Were you hit by a vehicle while walking or riding your bike in San Jose? If so, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The injuries pedestrians and bicyclists suffer are often devastating — and insurance companies are quick to shift the blame. That’s where we come in.
At Scher, Bassett & Hames, our experienced San Jose pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyers fight for injured victims and their families. We’ve spent decades holding negligent drivers, rideshare companies, and commercial carriers accountable for preventable crashes.
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We know that even “minor” traffic collisions can cause life-changing injuries — and we’ll fight to recover every dollar you’re owed.
San Jose ranks among the most dangerous cities in California for people on foot or on bikes. According to city data and the California Office of Traffic Safety:
Most victims are hit while crossing the street, riding in marked bike lanes, or exiting sidewalks and driveways. These crashes are not accidents — they’re preventable acts of negligence.
We handle cases involving:
Each case is different — and we investigate every detail to determine who’s responsible.
After being hit by a vehicle, your next steps are critical. Here’s what to do:
Even if you didn’t go to the hospital immediately, you may still have a strong case. Call us to find out.
In a pedestrian or cyclist injury claim, you may be entitled to:
We work with accident reconstructionists, orthopedic experts, and economists to fully value your claim.
Depending on the facts of your case, the following may be responsible:
We explore every avenue to maximize your recovery.
California follows comparative negligence rules, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partially responsible (e.g., jaywalking or riding without lights).
We’ll work to minimize any claims against you and fight for the maximum payout possible.
Under California’s statute of limitations, you generally have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit — but deadlines may vary if:
Don’t wait. The sooner we start, the stronger your case will be.
We represent pedestrians and cyclists throughout:
San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Palo Alto, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Redwood City, Menlo Park, San Mateo, Hayward, and all of Santa Clara County.
We know the local intersections and problem zones — and we use that insight to win.
You didn’t ask for this — but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you were walking, jogging, or biking, if you were hit by a car in San Jose, we’re ready to fight for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
No fees unless we win. We answer calls 24/7.
Let Scher, Bassett & Hames put decades of experience to work — so you can focus on recovery, not paperwork or insurance games.
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You can still file a claim. While it may affect the damages related to head trauma, it does not eliminate your right to recover.
Not always — but in most crosswalk and intersection cases, drivers must yield. We’ll help prove the driver was at fault.
Yes, especially if the driver was speeding, distracted, or failed to use headlights properly.
Most are resolved through settlement, but we prepare every case as if it will go to court — and insurers know that.
You may have a claim against both the driver and the company. We’ve handled many multi-defendant injury cases like these.
