Injured in a Bicycle Accident
Summer is here and so are the cyclists! Bicycle riding can be a leisurely hobby, a competitive endeavor, or simply a preferred mode of general transportation. Riding a bicycle can be fun and has many health benefits, but it can also be dangerous, especially when cycling alongside motor vehicles in traffic on the road. In fact, about 2 percent of all motor vehicle accidents result in the deaths of a bicyclist. In 2019, 843 bicyclists were killed in an accident involving a motor vehicle. What’s important to understand is that the motor vehicle driver is not always to blame. You must be aware that if you ride a bicycle, you have to follow the same local traffic laws as motor vehicle drivers and wear your helmet for your safety and for the safety of others on the highway.
Bicycling accident cases can be challenging as it’s not always obvious who is at fault. Determining whether the bicyclist or the motor vehicle driver was in violation of traffic laws is a big factor in determining liability. And while there is still no federal law mandating wearing helmets, many individual states are requiring them for children and adults. As with any accident, it’s also very important to gather as much evidence as possible.
If you, or someone you love have been injured or killed in a bicycling accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney immediately to understand what legal options are available to you and help you fight to get the financial compensation you deserve.
Hilton & Somer, LLC – Bicycle Accident Attorney serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
If you or a loved one have suffered the consequences of a bicycle accident, you deserve the counsel of an attorney who truly cares about you and your case and who has the experience and knowledge to fight for you! At Hilton & Somer LLC, we are committed to getting to know our clients and their specific needs. Your representation will be as unique as your circumstances. To arrange for a free initial consultation to discuss your case contact us at (703) 560-0700.
References for “Injured in a Bicycle Accident”:
https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/bicyclists
