Car and Bicycle Accidents
Every year, bicycle accidents claim the lives of hundreds of people, resulting in wrongful deaths. In addition, thousands of bicycle riders each year sustain injuries, ranging from mild to severe. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 716 bicyclists were killed in the United States and another 52,000 were injured in traffic accidents in 2008 alone. The NHTSA reports that bicyclists accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities.
Similar to motorcyclists, bicyclists are vulnerable on the roads. Despite wearing helmets and reflective clothing, a bicycle rider can sustain serious injuries when struck by a car or truck.
A bicycle accident can happen in an instant. Bicycle accidents can occur as a result of the following situations:
- Car turns directly in front of a bicyclist.
- Bicyclist is struck by a motorist who runs a stop light or stop sign.
- A distracted driver, such as someone sending a text message, fails to see the bike.
- A drunk driver swerves into a bicyclist.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a bicycle accident, contact an experienced bicycle accident attorney for a free consultation. The Eichholz Law Firm has the resources and skills to get bicycle injury victims the full compensation they deserve. If you have sustained head injuries, broken bones, or any other type of serious injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost time from work, pain and suffering, as well as other losses.
Contact a Bicycle Accident Attorney
When we represent bike accident victims, we typically pore over accident reports, interview possible witnesses, and examine the crash scene and damage to the bicycle, so it is important to contact our bicycle accident lawyers as soon as possible while this information is new. Choose an experienced bicycle accident law firm that gets results for clients.
Contact a bicycle accident attorney today. Our lawyers are prepared to analyze your potential case and provide an honest assessment. At the Eichholz Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping personal injury victims in Georgia. Please get in touch with us for your free, no obligation consultation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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