Bicycle Accident Attorney Cumming & Dahlonega
Skillful Representation for Injured People in North Georgia
Much like in motorcycle accidents, bicyclists are susceptible to serious
injuries and bodily harm when involved in an accident, especially if that
accident involves a much larger, heavier vehicle. If other motorists do
not exercise proper caution, they can inflict life-changing bodily injuries
on bicyclists, including (but not limited to):
- Traumatic brain damage, including concussions
- Soft tissue injuries such as hyperextension of the neck and spinal erectors
- Major burns and skin damage
- Serious damage to vital internal organs
- Amputation
- Mutilation or disfigurement
Because bicycles offer virtually no defense against other vehicles, cyclists
are highly likely to sustain bodily injuries when a collision occurs,
especially if the collision involves a car, truck, or motorcycle.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Motorists are required by law to share the road with bicycles. However,
other drivers are often careless and do not exercise appropriate caution
when driving near bicyclists. This irresponsible driving can take many
forms, including:
- Distracted driving involving texting, talking, adjusting the radio, etc.
- Failing to check before merging into another lane
- Failing to maintain proper distance between vehicles
- Speeding excessively
-
Opening doors into lanes of oncoming
traffic, striking the cyclist
However, people on bicycles are not harmed exclusively by other motorists,
though this is common. Cyclists can also be harmed due to environmental
factors and the errors of other people, such as in cases of ill-maintained
roadways or dogs and other pets running out into the street.
Regardless of who is responsible for your accident, the
Richman Law Firm is here to help. Bicyclists are often blamed for accidents, but our experienced
legal team will make sure you aren’t left to foot the bill for someone
else’s negligence.
Damages Associated with Bicycle Collisions
Being injured as a result of a crash or collision can take a heavy personal,
physical, and financial toll on cyclists. Bodily injuries can result in
expensive hospital stays, costly medical exams and treatments, time spent
in therapy and rehabilitation, medications and surgeries, and more. In
addition to hefty medical costs, injured persons may also be forced out
of work for a time, creating additional financial losses in the form of
lost wages, lost inheritance for descendants, and lost retirement savings.
If you are out of work for a significant amount of time or become permanently
disabled as a result of your accident, your total accident-related expenses
will continue to skyrocket.
In some cases, brain and spine injuries take some time to fully manifest
themselves and interfere with your life. However, despite the fact that
they do not immediately appear serious, they can become just as painful,
disruptive, and expensive as other injuries. Regardless of the state of
your bodily injuries in the immediate aftermath of your accident, it is
crucial that you keep track of your medical expenses and obtain as much
official documentation of your injuries and costs as possible. It is also
imperative that you reach out to an experienced bicycle accident attorney
right away.
Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation with North Georgia Bicycle Accident
Lawyer AJ Richman by Calling (678) 829-2826 Today
Our North Georgia bicycle accident lawyer, AJ Richman, has handled thousands
of personal injury cases and knows how to get you the fair outcome you
deserve. Our firm is committed to providing you with aggressive legal
representation and doing everything in our power to make sure the person
responsible for your injuries provides you with the compensation you deserve.
Schedule your complimentary consultation at the
Richman Law Firm today or call (678) 829-2826 to speak to a member of our team immediately.