Bicycle Accidents

Bicycling is not only a healthy, enjoyable activity; it is also a cost-effective means of transportation. As a bicycle rider, you have a right to be on the road as long as you follow the applicable traffic laws. As most bicyclists are aware, motorists are not always respectful of bicycle riders and can often create dangerous situations for cyclists. At the Olsinski Law Firm, PLLC, we proudly represent bicycle accident victims, helping them collect monetary compensation for everything they’ve been through. We are immediately available to meet with you to answer your questions, explain the recovery process and get started working on your case.

Unfortunately, bicycle accidents occur more frequently than most realize. While drivers are protected by seat belts, airbags and steel frames, a bicyclist is at the mercy of the powerful forces of a 2,000-pound vehicle. As a result, a bicycle accident often results in very serious injuries. Some of the most common injuries following a Charlotte bike accident include:

• Broken bones,
• Road rash,
• Soft-tissue damage,
• Traumatic brain injuries, and
• Spinal injuries.

To protect your rights and interests in the aftermath of a Concord bike accident, it is imperative that you connect with a personal injury attorney as soon as you possibly can.

After a bicycle accident, you are likely looking at expensive medical bills, an uncertain return-to-work date, and an untold number of other hurdles in your near future. A bicycle accident lawsuit allows you to pursue a claim for compensation for your injuries. However, just because you were hurt while riding a bicycle doesn’t necessarily mean you are entitled to a bicycle accident settlement; you first need to prove that the other party was negligent.

To successfully prove that a driver was negligent in a bike accident case, an injured cyclist must show that the driver 1.) owed them a duty of care, 2.) breached that duty due to some action or inaction, and 3.) caused the cyclists’ injuries. Additionally, the bicyclist must prove that they suffered legally recognizable damages as a result of the accident. If successfully, accident victims can recover compensation for their economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, decrease in earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

While it may seem like bike accident lawsuits are straightforward, that isn’t always the case. In most situations, an insurance company is defending the case on behalf of the driver who hit you. And insurance companies look for every possible way to reduce the value of your claim or deny it altogether. Thus, it is common for insurance companies to tell accident victims the accident was their fault or that their injuries were pre-existing or not as serious as they claimed. An experienced Charlotte bicycle accident lawyer can help accident victims understand their rights and effectively bring a claim for maximum compensation.

If you or a loved one was recently injured in a bicycle accident with a car in or around Charlotte, NC, reach out to the Olsinski Law Firm, PLLC. The Olsinski Law Firm, PLLC, has an experienced team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers on staff, ready to meet with you to discuss your case. We may be able to assist you in obtaining compensation for everything you’ve been through. To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation with a Charlotte personal injury lawyer, give us a call at 704-405-2580. You can also reach one of our Concord bike accident lawyers at 704-918-4747. We take all personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning we will not bill you for our services unless we can connect you with compensation for what you’ve been through.