Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Usually the extent of injuries and losses depends on the unique circumstances of your case. With that in mind, common injuries include:Road rash (abrasion from sliding across the pavement).Fractures, particularly in the arms and legs). Head, ranging from mild concussions to traumatic brain injuriesSpinal cord injuries Internal injuriesMost of these injuries can lead to long-term medical complications and, even worse, death.

Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident

After a bicycle accident in West Palm Beach, it’s important to understand how to protect your health and legal rights. Here are a few steps to guide you:Make sure you’re safe, preferably away from the accident scene.Call 911 to report the accident.Collect contact information from any witnesses and the driver involved.Document the scene with photos of your bicycle, the vehicle, any visible injuries, and road conditions. Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine.Contact a Morgan and Morgan bicycle accident specialist for a free case evaluation before speaking to any insurance companies.Once we’ve reviewed your case and determined whether it's valid, we might be able to assign an experienced attorney to fight for your right to compensation.

Don’t Face the Insurance Company Without an Attorney

Dealing with insurance companies without legal representation is very risky. For starters, insurance adjusters are skilled at minimizing payouts. They will employ different tactics to undermine your claim. These tactics include downplaying the severity of your injuries, disputing liability, or even rushing you into accepting a lowball offer before you fully understand the extent of your damages. Secondly, these companies have access to defense attorneys to protect their interests. If they realize the importance of obtaining legal representation, so should you.

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When a Bicycle Ride Ends in Serious Injuries

Cyclists have little protection when struck by a car, truck, or other vehicle. Even a low-speed collision can cause fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal trauma, and other serious conditions. In West Palm Beach, bicycle accident victims may face extensive medical treatment, time away from work, and financial uncertainty after a driver fails to yield, becomes distracted, or otherwise acts negligently.

Bicycle accident claims often require careful examination of traffic laws, roadway conditions, witness accounts, surveillance footage, and vehicle damage. Insurance companies may attempt to shift blame onto the cyclist or minimize the severity of the injuries.

Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation if you were injured in a bicycle accident in West Palm Beach. Our attorneys are prepared to investigate the crash and help you pursue accountability and compensation.

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Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Usually the extent of injuries and losses depends on the unique circumstances of your case. With that in mind, common injuries include:
- Road rash (abrasion from sliding across the pavement).
- Fractures, particularly in the arms and legs).
- Head, ranging from mild concussions to traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
Most of these injuries can lead to long-term medical complications and, even worse, death.
Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident
After a bicycle accident in West Palm Beach, it’s important to understand how to protect your health and legal rights. Here are a few steps to guide you:
- Make sure you’re safe, preferably away from the accident scene.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Collect contact information from any witnesses and the driver involved.
- Document the scene with photos of your bicycle, the vehicle, any visible injuries, and road conditions.
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine.
- Contact a Morgan and Morgan bicycle accident specialist for a free case evaluation before speaking to any insurance companies.
Once we’ve reviewed your case and determined whether it's valid, we might be able to assign an experienced attorney to fight for your right to compensation.
Don’t Face the Insurance Company Without an Attorney
Dealing with insurance companies without legal representation is very risky. For starters, insurance adjusters are skilled at minimizing payouts. They will employ different tactics to undermine your claim. These tactics include downplaying the severity of your injuries, disputing liability, or even rushing you into accepting a lowball offer before you fully understand the extent of your damages.
Secondly, these companies have access to defense attorneys to protect their interests. If they realize the importance of obtaining legal representation, so should you.
Get a Free Case Evaluation
Our lawyers have represented over 700,000 families in America and won north of $35 billion in settlements and verdicts. With an army of more than 1,100 attorneys, a flurry of 150,000 plus five-star reviews on Google, and a nationwide reputation for being the law firm for the injured, your case is in safe hands. Contact us today to get started.