Bike Accident

Have You Been Injured in a Bike Accident?

There is nothing like the feeling of cycling on a hot sunny afternoon. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes fail to see cyclists on the roads, which results in severe accidents to the cyclist. Children involved in bike accidents are especially at a higher risk of serious injuries or even death.

Just like pedestrians cyclists tend to suffer severe injuries whenever they are involved in a vehicle accident. Because of this, cyclists are usually given the benefit of the doubt when they are involved in such accidents.

Compensation for Bike Accident Victims

Injuries such as a broken neck, dental injuries, road rash, or whiplash are extremely common in cycling accidents.

After a bicycle accident:

• If you can, get away from the road and harm. Assess your damages and call 911 even if your damages aren’t that serious. A police report in these types of cases can be essential. Even if you do not feel any pain, you should still go to an urgent care just to be sure.

• Try to collect background information on the people involved in the accident like phone numbers, addresses, and insurance information.

• Gather information from the nearby witnesses if they were any.

• Contact a personal injury attorney.

Elements of a bike accident claim

People involved in a bicycle accident respond differently; while some might develop minor injuries that quickly go away, others might develop severe negative mental impacts that require psychological evaluation. Though these two are involved in the same type of accident, compensation usually differs depending on the extent of the injuries.

Remember to include the cost of bike repair, and take many photos of the injuries suffered. There are many city and county regulations when it comes to cyclists. Some cities require helmets, some don’t. Some cities require cyclists to walk their bike in the crosswalks and others don’t. A personal injury attorney should be well versed in all these different aspects of the case. 

Get Help Immediately

Get in touch with a lawyer to give you the best legal advice and understating you need following a cycling accident. An experienced attorney understands how life-threatening and severe a cycling accident can be and ensures you receive the proper compensation.