Bicycle Accident Attorneys
The fear of colliding with an automobile may be the greatest barrier preventing more people from riding bicycles on public roadways. Many bicyclists feel extremely vulnerable when riding in traffic—and with good reason. Like a motorcyclist, the bicyclist has little to no protection in the event of an accident. The bicyclist may or may not be wearing a helmet, leaving them wholly unprotected. On the other hand, those in a passenger vehicle are surrounded by a steel and glass “cage,” and have safety belts, airbags, and other safety features. Drivers may fail to see a bicyclist or may be distracted, impaired, or driving recklessly.
Even when bicyclists are super-conscious of safety issues, obey all traffic laws, are alert and aware of their surroundings, and take every single precaution, they can still end up being the victim of a collision. Because of the lack of protection, a bicyclist’s injuries can be catastrophic, requiring months, years, or a lifetime of surgical procedures and rehabilitative therapies. Bicyclists involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle may be unable to return to work for a period of time or may never be able to return to work, leaving them facing astronomical medical expenses as well as being unable to pay their normal monthly expenses.
Those injured in a bicycle accident need serious legal guidance. The attorneys at Palace Law have successfully represented Washington and Oregon bicyclists injured by negligent drivers. We handle every aspect of the case, from start to finish, working hard on behalf of the injured bicyclist to obtain just compensation. Bicycle accidents have the potential to become extremely complex, and our attorneys are highly skilled in making sure every step is properly followed after your bicycle accident, including gathering witness statements and other crucial evidence.
If you have been injured, call us at (253) 544-5935 for your initial consultation.
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The Importance of Getting Medical Attention Following a Bicycle Accident
If you have been hit by a vehicle, you should always be checked out medically, even if you believe you are “okay.” In many cases, the rush of adrenaline that occurs during an accident keeps you from realizing you have injuries, possibly even serious ones. A relatively minor injury can change to a serious or permanent injury when it is too late to identify the negligent driver. If you are medically able, take photos of the scene of the accident, and if there are any witnesses to the accident, get names and contact information.
Obtain the same information from the driver who hit you, including insurance information and the license plate number. If the driver who hit you left the accident scene, do your best to remember any detail about the vehicle or the driver, and write the information down as soon as you can. Bicyclists who are hit by a vehicle may have broken bones and fractures, traumatic brain injury, and neck and back injuries, including paralysis and internal organ damage.
Was My Bicycle Accident Caused by Faulty Components or Driver Negligence?
There are often conflicting stories following a bicycle accident—after all, it is rare that anyone is anxious to take responsibility for an accident. When evidence is correctly presented, the negligent party is usually revealed. An experienced bicycle accident attorney will determine who had the right-of-way and whether the driver breached his or her responsibility to drive with care and obey all traffic laws. To prove negligence, it must be shown that the driver failed to drive reasonably and safely, thus breaching his or her duty to other motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. It must then be shown that the breach of duty on the driver's part caused the accident and that the injuries sustained were directly related to the accident.
In some instances, it was not a driver's negligence that caused the accident; rather, a bicycle part or the bicycle itself was manufactured in a defective manner. In this case, the bicyclist could have a claim against the manufacturer after the bicycle accident, and the attorney proves the bicycle or bicycle part was unreasonably dangerous, whether due to a flawed design or a manufacturing defect.
Can a Personal Injury Attorney Change the Outcome of My Bicycle Accident?
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, the eventual outcome of that accident can be significantly impacted by speaking to an attorney from Palace Law. We will aggressively fight on your behalf to make sure you are not left injured, with medical bills, and unable to work and make a living. Our attorneys have over 100 years of collective legal experience in personal injury claims. We offer exemplary representation to our clients because we truly care about their future.
Contact us today using our online form today for a comprehensive evaluation from one of our attorneys regarding your bicycle accident claim.
