Cyclist Accidents

Cycling has experienced a rapid growth in popularity in recent years. While many municipalities provide designated bike lanes and other safety features, sharing the road with vehicles still leaves cyclists vulnerable to accident and injury because of careless drivers.

If you have been struck or injured by a vehicle while riding your bicycle, it is important that you understand your rights and are aware of the legal options available to you.

Our dedicated personal injury lawyers will provide you with the personalized support you need to ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries. Let us handle the legal work, so that you can focus on healing and getting back up on your bike again!

Common bicycle injuries:

• Brain and head injuries
• Broken bones and other orthopedic injuries
• Chronic myofascial pain syndrome
• Chronic pain
• Cuts and lacerations
• Fibromyalgia
• Loss of limbs
• Neck and Back injuries
• Nerve damage
• Psychological conditions: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
• Soft tissue injuries to ligaments and tendons
• Spinal cord injury, paraplegia and quadriplegia
• Whiplash

Common causes of bicycle accidents:

• Distracted or careless drivers
• Driving under the influence
• Poor road conditions and visibility
• Speeding or driving unpredictably
• Disregard for weather conditions
• Failure to follow traffic rules
• Stopping suddenly and without warning
• Poorly maintained roads or inadequate signage