Raleigh Bike Accident Lawyer

Bicycle Accidents

Everyday children and many adult bicycling enthusiasts are injured in our country as a result of the negligence of motor vehicle operators. Bicycle riders are entitled to many of the same rights as other motor vehicle operators when using our streets and roads. However, motor vehicle operators often pay little attention to bicycle riders on the street.

An experienced Raleigh personal injury attorney can assist you in protecting your rights and pursuing your claim for any injuries or losses that may occur due to your accident. These losses may include your medical bills, any lost wages due to your injuries, emotional and physical pain and suffering, scarring, and permanent injury. In order to protect your claim, you should seek immediate medical attention. If you are unable to return to work as a result of your injury, you should let your employer know immediately and obtain a doctor's note explaining your absence. Do not give a recorded or written statement to anyone without speaking to an attorney first. An experienced personal injury attorney will thoroughly investigate your claim and obtain photographs of the accident scene as well as statements from any witnesses while this evidence is still fresh and readily available.

Bycyclist's Injury Claim

A bicyclist's claim for personal injuries often raises questions of who was actually at fault. Did the bicyclist actually have the right-of-way? Had the bicyclist established his or her use of the lane before the accident occurred? Did the accident occur in an intersection or while the bicyclist was making a proper turn? As you may know, cyclists are required to use proper hand signals before making a turn on a public street or a road. What were the weather and lighting conditions like on the day the accident occurred? Were the vehicles headlights on? How fast was the vehicle traveling? Was the bicycle rider wearing a helmet at the time of the accident? An experienced personal injury attorney will properly address these injuries and will handle your case or your child's case in a professional and aggressive manner keeping you informed of progress along the way in an effort to obtain a result with which you are satisfied.

If you would like to talk with an experienced and caring attorney about a bicycle accident, please give us a call.