Fighting for Victims of Bicycle Injuries
Have you or a loved one been injured in a bicycle crash? At Swan Law Firm we can help you file your claim. Let us fight for your right to receive maximum compensation. Don’t let the insurance company fool you into thinking your accident is worth only a small settlement. Our legal team will calculate exactly how much you need to pay off all your accident related expenses, so you can focus on making the best of recovery possible. Call Us 561-291-7492 or contact us using the online contact form at bottom of this page and book your free and no obligation case evaluation today.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
The same issues that endanger motorcyclists are present with bicycle riders as well. Cyclists are even more exposed to injury than motorcyclists and are more sensitive to road faults. The handling of a bicycle is less stable than a motorcycle, and the ability to take evasive action is often less than that of a motorcycle, given the much slower speed available to the cyclist. Sadly, many bicycle accidents are caused by motorists, meaning that even though the cyclist is rarely at fault, it is generally them who suffer far worse injuries in a crash.
- Factors that regularly lead to bicycle crashes include:
- Speeding, turning without signaling, tailgating and other reckless driving.
- Motorists not looking out for cyclists while behind the wheel. Even those who are in a parked vehicle may also cause a door collision if a bicyclist collides with a car door that is suddenly opened in front of them.
- Driving under the influence or drugs and or alcohol.
- Distracted driving, such as texting while driving, eating while driving and more.
- Not following traffic laws, signs or signals. One tricky situation is if the driver has a stop sign, but the cyclist does not. In this scenario the bicyclist may pass through the intersection, however a driver may fail to see the bicyclist causing a crash.
- Bicycle riders possesses all the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicle drivers. They are subject to the same rules of the road and have an equal right to be on those roads, and other drivers must be attentive and drive with the appropriate caution around them. If both cyclists and motorists were more vigilant on the road, the number of accidents would surely decrease.
Were you in a bike accident and not sure how to move forward? Call us immediately 561-291-7492 ask for Blake Swan or if you feel more comfortable us calling you, simply fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page. Either way we are here to assist you in your bicycle accident claim.
Damages Bicycle Accident Victims Can Recover
- Any losses, financial or otherwise, you suffered because of a crash are known as damages. Damages will be assigned a monetary amount and paid to you in the event you win your case.
- When you file a bicycle accident claim, you must be able to show which expenses were necessary and relevant to your accident. Make sure to save all accident related bills, receipts, correspondence and any other information you believe may help with your bicycle accident claim.
- Damages you may be able to recover after filing a bicycle claim may include:
- All reasonable and relevant medical expenses, including hospital bills, surgical costs, physical therapy, counseling and more.
- Lost wages, property damage (such as repairing your bicycle) and other relevant expenses.
- Pain and suffering, such as PTSD, mental anguish and other non-monetary damages.
- Compensation for funeral, burial and other relevant expenses in the event of wrongful death.
Contact Us Now if You’ve been in a bicycle accident.
Dealing with legal matters is rarely easy, specially when you’ve suffered from serious injuries and other hardships following an accident you didn’t cause. Swan Law Firm is dedicated to fighting on your behalf of the wrongfully injured because we believe that the victim shouldn’t be held responsible for their own damages or cheated by insurance companies. If you are injured in a biking accident retain legal help you deserve by contacting us immediately.
If you or someone you know has been in a bicycle accident, we can help you determine liability. Investigate the crash site to pinpoint the causes. Collect evidence and witness and expert testimony to defend you case and calculate your losses to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation you need to recover from such a devastating crash. We understand this is a trying time for you.
We look forward to helping you. Remember, it doesn’t cost you a penny for us to help you.
We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay NO LEGAL FEE, UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE.
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