Bike accidents claim an average of 800 lives annually in the United States, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sadly, a common myth we’ve heard and even had to debunk numerous times is that bicyclists are entirely careless. More than half of the time, it’s usually the other party trying to avoid blame or the insurance company wanting to evade their responsibility of compensating victims of bike accidents. If that’s what you or a loved one is dealing with, contact us immediately for a free case review.
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- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield
- Opening a car door into an oncoming cyclist (known as "dooring").
- Poor road conditions
- Poor visibility
- Lack of proper bike lanes
- Economic damages, such as medical bills, both current and future, as well as lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working.
- Non-economic damages like pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded by the court to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior.
What Are Some Common Causes of Bike Accidents?
Common causes of bike accidents throughout the United States include:
That’s not to say that cyclists are never to blame. Sometimes, accidents may occur due to errors on the cyclist's part, such as ignoring traffic signals or riding unpredictably.
Are Bike Accident Injuries Serious?
Injuries from bike accidents can indeed be serious and sometimes even life-threatening. That’s mainly because when you’re a cyclist, you’re widely unprotected compared to motor vehicle occupants.
From our experience handling bicycle accident lawsuits, we’ve seen that injuries such as road rash, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage are pretty common.
Note, though, that not all injuries or accidents are the same. It all depends on the circumstances of the accident, such as the speed at impact, the location of the crash, and the physical condition of the cyclist.
Damages You May Be Entitled To
If you're involved in a bike accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses, also known as “damages,” in personal injury lingo.
Examples of damages in such cases include:
Let a Bike Accident Expert Review Your Case
Bike accident laws vary from one jurisdiction to another. The injuries, too, vary depending from accident to accident. The same applies to the question of whether or not you’re eligible for damages.
Nothing is written in stone, yet with the right attorney by your side, you can rewrite your own path to recovery and compensation. Contact Morgan and Morgan, America’s largest injury firm, for a free case review by one of our bike accident experts.