Nearly 7500 Canadian bicyclists are seriously injured annually in accidents and more than 60% of these mishaps occurred on city roads, according to Canadian Automobile Association statistics. Cyclists are among the most vulnerable of road-users as their bodies are unprotected and suffer serious injuries in collisions with trucks, SUVs, cars, buses etc. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident due to someone else’s fault or negligence, contact a Fort Severn personal injury lawyer without delay to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident.
Causes of Cycling Accidents
As our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 can advise, all road users have a duty to drive/ride and use the road keeping their safety and that of others in mind. Studies have shown that many bike-motorist collisions occur because of the motorists’ failure to maintain safety regarding cyclists. Such accidents are commonly caused by the motorists’
- Failure to check curb-lane while turning right
- Failing to look ahead for cyclists while turning left
- Failure to follow intersection/roundabout rules
- Passing too close to cyclist
- Failing to yield
- Opening the door without checking for cyclist
- Failure to notice objects/debris falling off their vehicle
- Disobeying/ignoring traffic signals/running red lights
Apart from these, impaired/drunken/distracted driving, road rage, reckless driving, speeding, etc or other conditions like poor visibility, bad weather, icy roads, brake failure, tire blow-out etc. cause accidents as our Free consultation personal injury lawyers know.
Seeking Compensation
Bicycle accidents can have a sudden, dramatic impact on your life and that of your family. Fort Severn slip and fall injury lawyers with experience and knowledge in handling bicycle accidents exclusively can provide the best legal advice in such cases.
Cyclists can claim statutory No-Fault benefits, and are also entitled to sue at-fault parties for personal injury. Insurance companies who make the settlement may adopt aggressive/delaying/manipulative tactics to deny/dismiss your claim or minimize your injuries/their client’s liability.
In all such cases, our top rated car accident lawyers can protect your interests and conduct negotiations backed by robust evidence and testimony from witnesses, experts, traffic authorities etc. and take the case to trial if negotiations prove unfruitful.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
