Bicycle Accidents

We recommend following these guidelines after a Bicycle Accident:

1. Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
2. Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
3. Collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident, pictures/videos of vehicles involved, documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
4. File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
5. You may have an option of taking legal action. If you would like to speak with an attorney in your area, start your consultation request here.

A bicycle accident can happen when there’s distracted drivers, drivers on their cellphones, vehicle passengers opening car doors into the bike lane, pedestrians not pay attention, crosswalk accidents, drunk drivers, and hit and runs. This type of accident can cause minor to major personal injury to the bicycle rider.

The most common bicycle accidents are hit & runs. A hit & run is when the bicyclist gets stuck by another vehicle and the person who caused the accident is not identified.

When a driver involved in an accident leaves the scene before exchanging information or waiting for police to arrive (which can result in serious criminal charges).

You can check to see if you have any coverages that may apply to your bicycle accident. This can be through your personal auto insurance policy OR a family member’s auto insurance policy.

If the bicyclist caused the accident, their injuries would still be covered by their personal health insurance. The bicycle rider should seek medical care to ensure a full recovery and no permanent damages. Always seek a second opinion with a bicycle accident attorney in case there is a chance someone else may be responsible for the accident. The lawyer can also check for any additional insurance coverages you may have that may apply to your bicycle accident.

Experienced cyclists can spend thousands of dollars on their bicycles and recovering the loss may not be easy. A bicycle accident attorney can help recover your loss with loss of use (the time you went without a bicycle). The bicycle attorney will understand the laws related to your case. They have the resources and knowledge in advocating for you. They understand the long term effects of your injuries and can assist with the therapy.

You can be compensated for the physical damages to your bicycle, loss of use (time without your bicycle), and injuries related to your bicycle accident (medical bills, wage loss, medications, treatment consultations, rehabilitation tools, transportation costs, etc.)

The bicyclist can file a claim with the insurance company, or the attorney representing the bicyclist for the accident. If the bicyclist is a minor child, a parent or guardian can act on their behalf.

Your bicycle accident case value is based on the facts of the incident: who is at-fault, what are the injuries, how much medical treatment was provided, what are the insurance limits, how long were you put off work, medical expenses to-date.