Bicycle Accidents
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent motorist, the law protects you. Car and truck drivers are required to share the road with cyclists as well as with other motor vehicles. But many drivers ignore the rights of cyclists, failing to look out for them, or by being inattentive and irresponsible on the road.
Why bicycle accidents can be really serious
Car and truck drivers enjoy a certain amount of protection during crashes because they are equipped with safety devices like seat belts and air bags. In contrast, bicycle riders have very little protection. So an accident between a car and a bike can be devastating to the bike rider. Injuries like neck and spinal cord damage and fractured bones are common. A bicycle accident can even leave a cyclist with permanent disabilities, paralysis, or brain damage. In the worst cases, death is a very real possibility. In 2015 alone, there were more than 450,000 bicycle-related injuries in the U.S., and more than 1000 deaths.
Common mistakes by motor vehicle drivers that can lead to bicycle accidents:
- Failure to signal;
- Turning in front of a bike;
- Entering traffic in front of the bike;
- Failure to yield at an intersection or running a stop sign or red light;
- Inattentiveness while passing a cyclist;
- Failure to look both ways at a stop sign;
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Injured in a bicycle accident? You need someone to fight for your rights.
Cyclists have the same rights as any other person on the road. If you have been injured while riding a bike because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. You could recoup the cost of your bike, current and future medical bills, and lost wages, and receive recompense for your pain and suffering. When you choose me to be your advocate, I will fight for those rights and get you the compensation you deserve. I work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing up front and only pay legal fees after a settlement or verdict is negotiated or awarded.
There is no fee for an initial consultation.
