Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Injuries from a bicycle accident can be serious. You may have a long road to recovery ahead of you, and you may be worried about the financial burdens of your medical bills. When the accident was due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation for the losses you have suffered.

One of our associated bicycle accident lawyers with the Ed Lake Law Group can help. Contact us today to get started on your case!

What Losses Are Recoverable After a Bicycle Accident?

Bicycle accident victims can suffer severe injuries, from painful broken bones to life-changing traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries may be so catastrophic that you can no longer work or will need lifelong assistance to complete your daily tasks. A bicycle accident lawyer will listen to what’s happened to you and will examine what you may need in the future in order to get the fair compensation that you deserve.

You can typically receive compensation for the following:

Economic Losses

Economic losses are those that have a direct financial cost. They include such things as:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income, including tips, bonuses, and benefits
• Reduced earning potential
• Home modifications for accessibility

Non-Economic Losses

Non-economic losses are ones that impact your quality of life but do not have a direct financial cost. These include:

• Physical pain
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment in hobbies and activities
• Loss of consortium

How a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Help With Your Personal Injury Case

Bicycle accidents are overwhelming, from the pain of your injuries to the financial stresses and trauma of the accident itself. You may be feeling overwhelmed and just want to be able to move on with your life. A bicycle accident attorney can take on the burden of your personal injury claim so that you can put your focus on healing.

A bicycle accident lawyer can help by:

• Filing all necessary paperwork on time and correctly
• Communicating with the insurance companies
• Gathering evidence to support your claim
• Negotiating a fair settlement
• Answering your questions and ensuring you feel supported during the legal process
• Representing you in court if needed

Bicycle accidents with motor vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries, and bicyclists account for about 2% of motor vehicle accident deaths every year. If a loved one died from the bicycle accident injuries they suffered, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation for this tragic loss. One of our associated wrongful death attorneys can help.

What Makes a Strong Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claim settlement offers rely on proving that your injuries were due to someone else’s negligence and that your injuries have had (or will continue to have) an impact on your life and finances.

Determining who is liable can be complicated, as there may be more than one at-fault party, or there may have been contributing factors that helped to cause the accident.

Some examples of negligence in bicycle accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Reckless driving, such as speeding or disobeying traffic laws
• Failure to follow your state’s guidelines for sharing the road with bicyclists
• Drunk driving

Some of the ways that your personal injury attorney may build support for your claim includes:

• Gathering evidence from the accident scene, such as photos of skid marks or traffic signs
• Obtaining surveillance footage, such as from dash cams or from security cameras at local businesses
• Collecting eyewitness statements
• Consulting with subject matter experts for their testimonies
• Reviewing police reports and medical records

Contact a bicycle accident lawyer to discuss your legal options for recovering compensation.

How State Laws Affect Your Case

Depending on where your accident happened, there will be different laws regulating your personal injury claim. For example, if you were in any way at fault for your accident, your recoverable losses may be lowered by your percentage of fault.

Additionally, each state has its own statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. While these are anywhere between one to four years, every state has different deadlines and exceptions that can affect them.

Talk to your personal injury lawyer about how specific state laws affect your case.

What You Should Do If You’ve Been in a Bicycle Accident

Bicycle accidents can be disorienting. You may be in physical pain and confused about what has happened. Your first priority should always be to ensure your safety. If you have hit your head, hurt your back, lost consciousness, bleeding, or have any other injuries, you should call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have hurt your back or neck, it is best not to move until a trained medical professional has arrived to assist you.

If you choose not to seek emergency medical care, you should follow up with your own doctor as soon as possible. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment of injuries can lead to faster recovery times and a better prognosis for your healing.

If you are safe to do so, there are some additional actions that you can take that can help protect your right to compensation in a personal injury claim. These actions are:

• Call the Police: In many states, there are specific laws about reporting accidents. Additionally, police reports can be important pieces of evidence for personal injury cases.
• Document the Accident: If you can, take photos of the accident scene and your injuries. Be careful to include photos of the vehicles involved, as well as any surrounding debris or evidence.
• Get Contact Info: If there are witnesses, ask for their names and a way to get in contact with them.
• Do Not Admit Fault: When you speak with law enforcement or the insurers, avoid taking the blame. Keep your answers simple and honest.
• Avoid Posting on Social Media: Avoid posts about the accident as they may be used against you.

Contact a Bicycle Accident Attorney Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, you do not need to handle the complex process of a personal injury claim on your own. Our associated bicycle accident attorneys can help you negotiate with insurance companies to get you the maximum compensation that you are entitled to receive.

Personal injury lawyers also typically work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you will owe them nothing unless they recover compensation for your case.

Contact the Ed Lake Law Group to get started on your case right away!