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Alabama Injury Attorneys Representing Victims Of Bicycle Accidents
The Birmingham bicycle accident lawyers of Salter Ferguson, LLC, help people injured in bicycle accidents recover financial compensation for the damages they have suffered. We have a record of success in recovering compensation for our injured clients’ medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other accident-related damages after a bicycle accident. To arrange a free consultation about your case, please contact our personal injury law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, today. Careless drivers of cars, trucks and other motor vehicles regularly cause walkers and bikers to suffer serious injuries and sometimes death.
Bicycle Accident Information And Faq’s
Attorneys Advocating On Behalf Of Injured Bicyclists In Alabama
Cyclists have the same right to use the road as any motor vehicle. You would never know that by the way drivers of cars, trucks, motorcycles and buses behave around bikers. Some bikers report being sideswiped by cars or run off the road by angry or distracted drivers. Bikers are often injured when drivers open car doors in front of them or fail to look before turning. Our Birmingham bicycle accident lawyers advocate on behalf of our injured clients. We have a long history of achieving positive results in bicycle accident cases.
Bike Accidents In Birmingham Result In Extremely Serious Injuries, Including:
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Lacerations and contusions
- Neck and back injuries
- Internal injuries
If they survive the accident, injured bikers may be permanently disabled and unable to work. How will they support themselves and their families?
Compensation After A Bicycle Accident In Birmingham
Filing an insurance claim for a bicycle accident in Alabama could help you obtain compensation for your medical costs, lost wages and property damage repairs. Securing a fair insurance settlement, however, can be difficult without help from an attorney. Insurance companies may try to take advantage of clients who do not have legal representation. Hiring a lawyer can give you more power during settlement negotiations. It could also result in filing a personal injury lawsuit, which could yield the following compensation types:
- Past and future medical bills. You may recover for all accident-related medical expenses, including any doctor’s visits, treatments, medications, medical devices, live-in care, home/vehicle modifications and permanent disability costs.
- Property damage. If a bicycle accident cost you an expensive bike, you can list the cost of repairs or bicycle replacement as part of your injury claim.
- Pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages reimburse crash victims for their physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, lost quality of life and other noneconomic damages arising from the wreck.
- Lost wages. You can seek compensation for lost wages if you had to miss work during treatment or recovery after a bicycle accident.
The compensation you could receive for a bicycle accident in Birmingham depends on the severity of your injuries. In general, catastrophic and permanent personal injuries qualify for greater compensation than minor injuries. You could also qualify for wrongful death damages and/or punitive damages depending on the circumstances. Discussing your case with an attorney could give you more specific information on compensation. A lawyer can evaluate your damages, identify the defendant and help you argue for fair recovery against insurance companies.
Salter Ferguson: A Birmingham Law Firm That Gets Results
At Salter Ferguson, LLC, we believe those responsible for causing injuries should be held accountable for their actions. Over the years, we have obtained millions of dollars in financial compensation for our clients, including injured bicyclists.
It costs you nothing to learn if you have a case. We offer a free initial consultation to explain the law, answer your questions and advise you of your legal options. If you retain us as your legal representative, you will pay nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket. Our fee comes as a percentage of whatever compensation we win for you.
Bicycle Accident Statistics
Bicycle accidents happen every day in the United States. Tracking bicycle accident statistics in the U.S. and local to Alabama can help bikers grasp the importance of bicycle safety. In 2016, 214 bicyclists suffered injuries in Alabama traffic accidents and four lost their lives. Children 15 and younger accounted for 18% of Alabama’s bicycle accident injuries. The same year, bicycle accidents killed 840 people throughout the country. Thousands of others suffered serious personal injuries.
Reducing bicycle accident statistics takes effort from everyone on the roadway. Drivers must give their full attention to the road to watch for bikers, while cyclists must obey the rules of the road. When drivers break the rules, text and drive, and ignore bicyclist right-of-way, Birmingham bicycle accidents happen. Together, roadway users can help prevent collisions and decrease fatal crash statistics.
Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents In Birmingham
Identifying common causes of bicycle accidents in the city of Birmingham can help you stay safe as an avid biker. It could also help you determine the person or entity that may be liable for your recent accident. Bicycle-vehicle collisions can happen for a number of reasons. Most relate to poor driving and negligent drivers putting bicyclists at risk. The following are several common causes of bicycle crashes in Birmingham:
- Distracted driving
- Rolling through stop signs or running red lights
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right-of-way to bicycles
- Driving too closely to bikers
- Turning left in front of an oncoming bicyclist
- Opening a door into a passing bicyclist
Other causes of bicycle-vehicle collisions may not have to do with motorists, but rather with the roadway or bicycle parts. A defective bicycle, for example, may prevent a cyclist from braking in time to avoid a collision. In this case, the product manufacturer could be liable for damages. If a roadway hazard, such as a poorly designed crosswalk or pothole, caused the accident, the victim may have a claim against the city. Discuss your case with one of our attorneys to learn the cause and possible liable parties of your recent Alabama bike accident.
Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Birmingham Bicycle Accident Attorney
To arrange a free initial consultation with a member of our legal team, contact our personal injury law firm online or call us at 877-298-4878 to speak with a dedicated member of our firm. We offer a flexible appointment schedule to accommodate your medical appointments and your employment commitments. We will also schedule home or hospital visits when you are unable to travel to our office. From our office in Birmingham, we represent bicycle and pedestrian accident victims throughout Central Alabama.