BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
GETTING HELP AFTER YOUR BICYCLE INJURY
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Getting Help After Your Bicycle Accident Injury
The latest statistics from the National Traffic Safety Administration show an increase in the number of bike riders killed by motor vehicles. In 2011, 677 bike riders were killed and an additional 48,000 were injured in crashes with motor vehicles. When a motor vehicle strikes a bicyclist, due to the obvious difference in size, the motor vehicle always wins. Whether you are a commuter, enthusiast, or leisurely rider, you accept an inherent risk each time you step on a bicycle and share the public roads with motor vehicles. With the popularity of bicycle riding steadily increasing, both for transportation and recreation, the need for traffic safety and awareness is becoming more important than ever. When drivers of automobiles fail to obey traffic laws or are busy texting instead of watching the road it is the vulnerable bicyclist who too often becomes the victim. If you or a member of your family has been injured in a bicycle accident, call MeyerJensen PC today and we will begin the process of making sure the driver at fault is held accountable.
Share the Road
Drivers of motor vehicles are required to share the road with bicyclists. They are also required to allow sufficient clearance when passing a bicyclist on the road, look for cyclists before opening a car door or pulling out from a parking space, and yield to cyclists at intersection and as directed by signs and signals. Bicyclists are considered vehicle operators; they are required to obey the same rules of the road as other vehicle operators including obeying traffic signs, signals and lane markings. When determining the cause of your bicycle accident, MeyerJensen PC will examine the circumstances and the extent of your injuries. By investigating if the collision was caused by the negligence of the other driver, the driver's reaction to another vehicle, or was the result of a faulty repair, mechanical defect, or a roadway defect, our team can determine who to hold responsible for the injuries you sustained.
Un-insurance and Under-insurance coverage
Quite often, people operate motor vehicles without insurance or without enough insurance. If you have found yourself in a collision with someone who doesn't have insurance or not enough insurance, our team is here to exhaust all sources of compensation starting with the un-insured/under-insurance coverage from your auto liability policy. Many people don't know that their auto policy should provide under-insurance coverage to them even though they are riding a bicycle and not driving a car. Unfortunately, when coverage is at issue, the insurance companies will not cooperate unless they are made to do what they were supposed to do in the first place. Since the insurance companies will not be fair without a fight we strongly urge you to contact MeyerJensen today.
We make them pay so you don't have to
At MeyerJensen PC we believe you should not be forced to pay the price for another persons negligence. We are all about helping victims obtain compensation for their injuries and holding liable parties responsible for their behavior. With over 70 years of combined experience, our trial lawyers will fight for your right to a fair and speedy settlement. We will not hesitate to climb into the ring and do whatever it takes to help right the wrong that happened to you.