Although there may be many reasons for a bike accident, most frequently it is because of drivers not paying attention. What’s more, though, is that they don’t always respect a cyclist’s space. Motorists tend to be busy paying attention to cars and trucks on the road. They aren’t usually able or willing to look out for cyclists too. As a bicyclist, you have the same right to use the roadway as the driver of a car or truck. If a motorist fails to respect your rights, that is a recipe for disaster.

Some cyclists are injured when a driver swings open a car door without looking to see if a cyclist is passing by. The cyclist then flips over the car door or even collides with it, creating a serious injury. In cases like these, the car owner is just as negligent as he would have been if he had hit you at an intersection. Your accident could have been caused by a negligent driver or the city’s poor road maintenance, but when someone else is responsible, getting legal assistance is a must.

Even a low impact accident could mean real problems for you. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that bike injuries cost $4 million annually as of 2012, and with damage like multiple broken bones, serious head injuries, and even spinal cord problems, you’re facing very real financial, physical, and emotional consequences. For several years, we’ve been serving cyclists just like you.