Riding a bike is a healthy way to travel from place to place. While it’s a great way to get exercise, riding a bike can be dangerous. Many roadways don’t have adequate bike paths or shoulder space for bike riders to safely travel. If a bicycle rider is hit by another vehicle, their injuries can be severe because of the lack of protection surrounding them.
If you or your loved one were hit by a vehicle while riding a bike, you could be entitled to receive compensation. A Greenwood bicycle accident lawyer from Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers will take immediate action to hold the liable party accountable. Our attorneys can handle all legal matters so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.
How Much Could My Greenwood Bicycle Accident Case Be Worth?
The value of a bicycle accident case varies based on the severity of your injuries. Other factors are the losses you incurred and the damages you could recover. Recoverable damages are the amount of money a court requires someone to pay for injuring someone else. They are designed to compensate the injured party for their losses.
There are several types of damages you could recover in a bicycle accident case. They include:
- Medical bills: If you needed emergency room care or rode in an ambulance, you can include the out-of-pocket costs you had to pay in your claim. You can also include any out-of-pocket costs for doctor visits, medications, or rehabilitative care such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.
- Future medical bills: Bicycle accidents can cause severe injuries because of the lack of protective equipment surrounding the rider. This could cause the accident victim to need medical care far into the future to care for their injuries. If you will require ongoing medical care after your claim is settled, we can include the projected value of future medical care in your claim.
- Lost wages: If you were out of work for any amount of time while recovering from your injuries, you could include the income you lost in your claim.
- Diminished earning capacity: If your injuries are so severe that you cannot return to work in the same capacity, or at all, you can include the future income you lost in your claim. Any retirement or medical benefits you lost can also be included.
- Pain and suffering: You could be entitled to pain and suffering damages if you have endured any serious pain, anguish, discomfort, or inconvenience because of the injuries you sustained during the bike accident.
- Emotional distress: If you suffer from negative psychological impacts because of your injuries or the accident, you could include emotional distress damages in your claim. Negative psychological impacts could include fear, trouble sleeping, severe anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
A Greenwood bicycle accident lawyer from our firm can review your damages to determine the value we can seek in your claim. Our goal will be to recover the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries so you can move on with your life without the worry of financial stress.
For a free legal consultation with a bicycle accidents lawyer serving Greenwood, call 800-333-9999
Benefits of Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers
At Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, we work tirelessly so our clients can get the settlement they deserve. We have helped our past clients recover more than a billion dollars over the past 20 years. Our mission is to do what it takes to protect the rights of accident victims. Ways we are different from other firms include:
- An in-house litigation team: Our attorneys can handle negotiations to reach a fair settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, our in-house litigation team will fight for your right to recover compensation in court.
- Spanish-speaking staff: Our staff consists of paralegals and attorneys who speak Spanish.
- Licensed attorneys: The attorneys at our firm are licensed in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Nevada, Texas, and Illinois and have over 400 years of combined legal experience.
How Much Does a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Cost?
The legal team at our firm knows you may be under financial stress after sustaining injuries from a bicycle accident. You could be out of work or stuck paying expensive medical bills. Because of this, we don’t charge any upfront fees for our legal services. If you choose our firm, you can expect:
- Free consultations for all potential clients. During the consultation, we will listen to what happened during the accident and the injuries you sustained. We will inform you of your legal rights, answer your questions, and explain how our firm can help you recover compensation.
- Our fee structure is based on a contingency. This means you do not pay for our legal services unless we are successful at winning or settling your case. If you do not recover compensation, you do not owe us anything.
Many people do not pursue compensation because they are worried about how much a lawyer costs. We want our clients to hold the liable party accountable without having to worry about the costs of a lawyer.
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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
While bike accidents can occur for many reasons, some causes are more common around the country. According to the National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behavior, common causes of bicycle accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Careless lane changes
- Not stopping at a stop sign or red light
- Failure to yield
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Dangerous road conditions
According to the Indiana Bicycle Laws, bicycles are not considered vehicles but have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as motorists. If motorists do not realize this, they might cut off a bicyclist or perform other actions that could result in an accident. If this has happened to you, we can help you hold the motorist accountable for your injuries.
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Our attorneys have been handling personal injury and bicycle accident claims for many years. We know the legal barriers that could arise and how to work around them. We will advocate aggressively so you can recover the compensation you deserve and move on with your life.
Contact Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation. A member of our legal team is available 24/7 to take your call. The sooner we get started on your case, the faster you could recover compensation.
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