Bicycle Accident Attorney in Bowling Green

Several factors can cause a bike accident. Sometimes, a rider isn’t paying attention. This can also apply to vehicle drivers. Other common reasons bicycle accidents can occur include,

• Low visibility: As noted above, bicycles are small and may be more difficult to see. However, they are no smaller than motorcycles. So, motorists are responsible to watch out for them.
• Distracted driving: People are often distracted by phones, other passengers, their thoughts, music, or other things. It can result in an unsafe driving experience.
• Dangerous roads: Road conditions that involve dangerous construction or poor upkeep can result in accidents.
• Failure to yield: If a motorist does not yield when they are supposed to, this can have a deadly outcome.

If you suffer injuries in a bicycle accident, contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your legal rights.

Determining fault in a bike accident can be complicated. Most state accident laws require you to prove negligence. This means you must prove the following four points.

1. A Duty of Care: there was a legal duty for the defendant (the at-fault driver) to act how another reasonable person would have in the same situation. For example, Texas drivers must obey traffic laws and signs to keep themselves and others on the road safe.
2. Breach of Duty: the defendant breached their duty of care. For example, if the driver was texting while driving when they hit you, they have violated their duty of care by engaging in unlawful behavior.
3. The Breach Caused Injury: you, as the plaintiff, must prove that the at-fault driver’s breach of duty directly caused your injury. That means there must be evidence that links the driver’s negligence to your injury, such as the police report, eyewitnesses, cell phone records, medical records from immediately after the accident, etc.
4. Damages: You must have suffered financial losses due to the defendant’s negligence. That can mean you have extensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Let Morgan & Morgan help you prove negligence if you’re not the at-fault party. This way, you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have over ten years of experience fighting for our clients’ legal rights. Contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.