Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents happen on a daily basis across the United States to thousands of people. Some accidents are worse than others with some people receiving minor scrapes and bruises while others receive traumatic brain or even spinal injuries. Getting in a bicycle accident can be a traumatic experience with some people also receiving injuries that are more internal, like issues with post-traumatic stress and other feelings of anxiety or fear. If you have been involved in a bicycle accident or know someone who is struggling after a bicycle accident then it’s important to learn more about what can be done to hold the guilty party responsible for their negative and destructive actions. Financial compensation may also be involved depending on the circumstances of the accident. Keep reading to find out more about these kinds of accidents. 

Causes of Bicycle Accidents

It can be said that at least half of all bicycle accidents are due to other drivers on the road or poor roadway conditions. These are two things that are completely out of the control of the bicycle rider. When a bicycle rider is struck by a vehicle the injuries can be severe. Things like broken bones, loss of blood, internal bleeding, mental scars, and severe scrapes are things that may occur. Other injuries could be severe and even permanent, like paralysis from a spinal cord injury, or a traumatic brain injury. Fatalities have also occurred from bicycle riders being struck by vehicles. When someone has been struck by a vehicle and injured then there may be a strong lawsuit against the reckless and negligent driver. 

Compensation 

Compensation for a bicycle accident will depend on the details of the accident. If someone was injured and had to spend time in the hospital then things like medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages from work, and more may be included. Pain and suffering will be calculated depending on the severity of injuries and the time it takes to recover along with other details. Property damage coverage may also be included if the bicycle or any other property was damaged or destroyed. Working with an experienced lawyer can help to secure these compensatory items. No one should have to suffer through an accident that wasn’t their fault and then be left to pay off the expensive medical bills and other bills that came from that accident. 

Assistance

For assistance with these matters, it’s essential to get help from a trusted and experienced source. Lawyers who work in this type of law understand the different things that accompany a case and the pain points that exist. They also know how to negotiate and deal with opposing legal teams and insurance companies. This is particularly useful because insurance companies oftentimes wish to settle a claim quickly and for a lower amount than is deserved. Reach out to Hall-Justice for assistance with these matters and to speak with a bicycle accident lawyer in their time of need.