Bicycle Accident

Since 2010, the number of bicycle riders killed in motor vehicle accidents has been trending upward, prompting urgent warnings from the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Safety Council.

An average of 883 bicyclists lose their lives in traffic collisions each year, and many more suffer serious life-changing injuries.

Every bicycle accident that causes injuries or fatalities is a tragedy that leaves behind victims whose lives are forever altered. Those victims deserve justice when someone else was to blame for their accident. Canopy Legal Partners is committed to helping those victims and their families navigate the legal system to get the compensation they deserve.

At Canopy Legal Partners, we help bicycle accident victims to negotiate settlements or pursue a claim in court. We charge no legal fees unless we win your case, and we treat every client with the compassion they deserve. Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about the ways in which our firm can help you.

Your Rights After a Bicycle Accident

Most states follow fault-based laws, which hold drivers accountable for their negligence behind the wheel so bicycle accident victims can pursue claims against those who cause them harm.

In addition, many states apply comparative fault rules, allowing injured cyclists to recover compensation even if they share some responsibility for the crash, while a smaller number of states follow no-fault systems that may require claims to go through a rider’s own insurance first.

Bicycle crash victims can pursue compensation through a negotiated settlement or by going to court to make their case. Regardless of the approach, the goal is to recover compensation for all economic and financial loss including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Bike crash victims will need to prove the other driver was negligent to get this money, which means showing they were more careless than a hypothetical reasonable driver would have been.

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How a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You

At Canopy Legal Partners, our experienced bicycle accident attorneys can assist riders and their loved ones in the aftermath of an accident. We represent clients in both personal injury and wrongful death claims, and we are there for you from day one to maximize the chances that your bike accident case will be resolved in your favor.

Some of the many tasks our team can help with include:

• Gathering evidence to prove the cause of the bike accident, including photos and videos from the crash scene, expert testimony, police reports, and more. 
• Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company of the driver who was at fault for the bike accident or going to court to prove that you’re entitled to compensation if a fair settlement isn’t reached.
• Identifying all potential defendants who could be liable including the at-fault driver, that driver’s employer if they were on-the-job, or the bicycle manufacturer if there was a problem with the bike that caused or contributed to the crash and resulting injuries. 

These are just some of the ways in which our firm helps you fight for justice. To learn more, give us a call or contact us online to see how our bike accident lawyers can help with your case.