Bicycles account for a very small portion of the vehicles on the roadways at any given moment. However, they are involved in a disproportionate amount of the accidents on the road. Also, when bicyclists are involved in accidents, they are much more likely to be injured by accident, and their bicycles are more likely to be damaged in the accident as well. That means a bicycle accident often involves insurance claims and hospital bills. There is a lot that continues on after the accident. Often, cyclists are not insured for their bicycles; therefore, it can be difficult to have those expenses paid off when the accident is the cyclist’s fault. It’s also very difficult to prove when an accident is the cyclist’s fault. Automobile accidents involving a bicycle are very difficult for everyone involved.
Not the Cyclist’s Fault
Most automobile accidents in Bethlehem, PA that involve bicycles are not the cyclist’s fault. Often, drivers are not looking specifically for bicycles and can overlook them, which can result in many different types of accidents. When they do occur, the bicyclist needs good legal representation to prove that they deserve compensation. The law is not always clear about what should happen. A good attorney will be able to help you get what you are owed.
For example, The Law Office of Pfeiffer Bruno can help you get compensation if someone opens a door and injures you. These “dooring” injuries are surprisingly common. There are instances where someone is not paying attention, they open a door into the bike lane, and injure a cyclist in the process.
The Cyclist’s Fault
In some automobile accidents, it actually is the cyclist’s fault. The cyclist might not be adhering to the rules of the road because they think they don’t apply to them, or they might just make some kind of error. If that happens, a good attorney can make sure everyone is treated fairly.