As more of us use bicycles as a primary or secondary mode of transportation, there are increasing numbers of bicycle accidents. As a bicyclist you have rights. For example, in Seattle every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway is granted all of the rights of a driver of a vehicle. However, motor vehicle drivers cannot drive in a bicycle lane except to turn; they must exercise reasonable care and not interfere with bicycle traffic when opening their car door, and they must exercise due care to avoid a collision with a bicyclist or pedestrian. If you have been injured by a motor vehicle, contact us for a consultation.
Bicycle accident victims tend to suffer serious injuries due to their exposure and the carelessness of motor vehicle drivers. Head injuries, broken bones and fatalities are common outcomes of bicycle-car or bicycle-truck collisions. If you were seriously injured or if a family member was injured or killed in a bicycle accident in or near Lynnwood or Seattle, Washington, you are encouraged to talk with one of our experienced bicycle accident attorneys to schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
To recover from a serious injury, it is important for an accident victim to have financial relief as well as top-notch medical care. Riach Gese represents people injured while riding bicycles in circumstances such as:
- Recreational bicycling
- Delivery bicycling
- Children at play
- Commuter bicycling
Accidents are common even in marked bicycle lanes, when motorists neglect to yield as they are required to or open doors without looking. Bicycle-car confrontations sometimes end in tragedy as bicyclists are unable to stop in time to avoid a crash with a car that turns into a bicycle lane.
Legally speaking, an accident victim who has been injured in a crash caused by another's negligence should be restored to life as it was before the crash. We will help you prepare for recovering lost wages, payment of medical expenses, and compensation for pain and suffering and permanent disability. An injured bicyclist's quality of life will be greatly affected by the amount of compensation collected after an accident. We will work to insure you recover maximum compensation.
Lynnwood Bike Injury Lawyer
Please e-mail or call us at 425-776-3191 to learn more about how our experienced lawyers can help you with your bicycle or pedestrian accident case.
