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Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling not only provides a great form of exercise, it is invigorating and good for the environment. More and more people are drawn to this popular recreational activity, with many riders using a bicycle as their primary means of transportation.
A bicycle accident is a fearful experience. An unprotected human body on a fragile piece of equipment is no match for a speeding automobile or hard pavement. Even the most careful and experienced bicyclist can easily find themselves on the wrong side of the handlebars. The statistics are frightening. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation more than 8,000 bicyclists died and 700,000 were injured in motor vehicle-related crashes in the past decade. More than one-third of all bicycle fatalities involve riders 5 to 20 years old, and 41 percent of nonfatal injuries occur to children under the age of 15.
As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure that everything goes smoothly with your bicycle claim.
For your medical problems, go see a doctor as soon as possible. We can assist in getting you medical care if you do not have health insurance. Get as much information about your bicycle accident as you can. Key items include the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all people involved, including witnesses. Take photographs of the accident scene so that all possible causes can be investigated. Obtain insurance policy information from the other driver.
Please do not talk to anyone about your bicycle accident other than law enforcement personnel and representatives of our office. Once you get home, call us for advice on what to do to best protect your rights and get fair compensation. Over the past 35 years we have successfully handled hundreds of bicycle injury cases. We have the experience and aggressive reputation to maximize recovery for you and your loved ones.