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How to Proceed After a Bicycle Accident

How to Proceed After a Bicycle Accident (PDF)

 

Bicycle Accident

Your rights under the law may be unclear after a bicycle accident. What are your rights if you have been injured by the carelessness of a driver, a pedestrian, or even another cyclist? What about your lost wages? We can help if you’re in pain, struggling to pay medical bills, or wondering what to do next. 

You will be guided and advocated throughout the entire claims and settlement process by a bicycle accident attorney. If you are ready to explore your legal options after a bike

accident, contact an Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer from Bader Scott. In the event the other party’s insurers won’t offer you a fair settlement, we will go to court for you. 

After a bicycle accident, you should hire a lawyer

woman-crashed-into-carBicycle accident attorneys in Atlanta help you show the at-fault party’s lawyers that you’re not a plaintiff they can pay off with a lowball settlement. We will ensure you get the maximum settlement possible for your case. The defendant’s insurers will be more likely to offer you a fair settlement if you have legal representation because they don’t want to deal with the expense of going to court.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers: When to Call

You should call a bicycle accident lawyer in Atlanta as soon as possible after you’ve been in an accident. Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. If you begin working with your personal injury lawyer as soon 

as possible, you will be able to get a settlement that can help you during your recovery process.

Your bicycle accident lawyer in Atlanta, GA, can get compensation for your damages based on the circumstances of your case.

  • Wages lost
  • Bicycle repair or replacement costs
  • Bills from doctors and hospitals
  • Property damage

Based on the amount of your total economic damages, you may also be entitled to pain and suffering damages. If your injuries are severe, you may be entitled to more pain and suffering compensation. Check out our case results to see what we have achieved for our past clients. 

Bicycle Accident Lawyers Prove Liability

Our ATLINJ lawyer will use the evidence we gather to prove the at-fault party’s liability. It takes time and determination to build a strong case against the at-fault party. In order to prove that the other party caused the accident, we may use accident reconstruction, eyewitness testimony, toxicology reports, and other evidence. The most common reasons for drivers injuring cyclists include:

  • A failure to yield the right of way or a failure to yield in a roundabout.
  • Driving while distracted by technology.
  • Speeding, not paying attention, or not obeying road signs are all examples of reckless driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Stopping at a traffic light or stop sign without stopping
  • Turning right at a red light without stopping.

However, these are not all common causes of bicycle accidents. Investigators should always look beyond simple explanations to determine if a more complex root cause exists. More people may be held liable if we find details about your injury that are more complex, such as a damaged road sign or a second reckless driver involved.

Bicycle Accidents in Atlanta – ATLINJ Guide

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) implemented a plan titled “Safe Streets for Walking & Bicycling” which includes both short- and long-term actions to reduce the number of traffic fatalities in Atlanta. Through a combination of data-driven solutions, action strategies, evaluations, and research, the plan aims to reach a goal of zero fatalities by 2030.

The medium-term focus of the plan is on supporting further transportation development projects that use the safe system approach. The long-term focus is on an overall approach that will help make important decisions regarding traffic safety and land use, and which will utilize the latest technology to improve safety.

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