Have you or a dear one been involved in a collision while riding a bicycle? Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable of road-users and they can sustain serious injuries when hit by a motor-vehicle. The primary focus when such mishaps occur is to get immediate medical assistance, since bicyclists often suffer catastrophic injuries even if they’re wearing protective/safety gear.
Once the medical emergency has been handled properly, it’s wise to consult a Vienna personal injury lawyer without delay. Serious accidents put a huge physical, emotional and financial burden on injured victims and their families. Accidents are usually caused by someone’s fault or negligence and the injured are entitled to compensation from those responsible for the accident.
Causes of Bicycle Accidents
As our experienced Vienna car accident lawyers know, bicyclists’ rights are seldom respected on the roads, even in cycling-friendly cities like Ontario. Many motorists are unaware of such rights. 2009 statistics show that there were 13 fatalities, 1947 injuries and 443 bicycle passenger injuries in Ontario. Some of the common causes include:
- Driver Inattention/distraction especially at intersections
- Poor visibility
- Failure to notice when turning on the cyclist’s right
- Not maintaining safe distance
- Opening vehicle-door in cyclist’s path
- Rear-ending
- Alcohol/drug impaired driver
- Poor road conditions/weather
- Inexperienced driver/Unfamiliar roads
- Abrupt lane changes
- Failure to yield
- Road rage/aggressive/negligent driving
- Malfunctioning/defective automobile parts/traffic lights
The bicyclist may also be partially responsible for the accident, our free consultation injury lawyers can give you an honest, swift and comprehensive evaluation of your claim.
How To Select the Best Personal Injury Lawyer
Vienna car accident lawyers would certainly be able to assist you but in such cases, victims should be looking for a personal injury lawyer who has handled bicycle-collision cases successfully earlier. They should have in-depth knowledge of bicycle traffic laws, negotiations with insurers, social aspects and knowledge of current attitudes and prejudices against bicyclists in the local area, thorough knowledge of bicycle-handling, riding-speeds, techniques etc. We can conduct independent investigations into the causes and help establish liability.
Our top-rated slip and fall injury lawyers can ensure that you are represented ably in all negotiations with at-fault parties or in court.
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)
