Injured While Cycling?
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Every year, over 1,000 cyclists are killed and 130,000 injured in traffic crashes. If you've been hurt, an experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Bicycle Accidents by the Numbers
Understanding the scope of cycling dangers helps us advocate for safer roads and better protections for cyclists.
Common Bicycle Accident Types
Dooring Accidents
When a parked car's door opens into a cyclist's path. One of the most common urban cycling accidents, often causing severe injuries.
Learn More →Right Hook Crashes
A vehicle turns right into a cyclist traveling straight. Drivers often fail to check for cyclists before turning.
Learn More →Hit and Run
When a driver flees after striking a cyclist. These cases require immediate action to preserve evidence and identify the driver.
Learn More →Intersection Crashes
The most dangerous location for cyclists. Drivers running red lights or failing to yield cause countless injuries.
Learn More →Bike Lane Violations
Vehicles entering bike lanes illegally, whether parked, driving, or crossing without yielding to cyclists.
Learn More →Road Hazards
Potholes, debris, poor signage, or defective road design. Government entities may be liable for unsafe conditions.
Learn More →⚠️ Know Your State's Laws
Some states have laws that make it harder for injured cyclists to recover compensation
Contributory Negligence States
In these states, if you're found even 1% at fault, you may be completely barred from recovery:
States with Cyclist-Friendly Laws
🚴 Idaho Stop States
Cyclists can treat stop signs as yields and red lights as stop signs:
📏 4+ Feet Passing Laws
States requiring more than 3 feet when passing cyclists:
⚖️ Vulnerable Road User Laws
Enhanced penalties for drivers who injure cyclists:
Over 30 states have VRU laws protecting cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.
Learn More →Common Cycling Accident Injuries
🧠 Traumatic Brain Injury
Even with a helmet, head injuries are common. TBI can have lifelong effects.
🦴 Broken Bones
Collarbones, wrists, arms, and legs are frequently fractured in cycling crashes.
🩹 Road Rash
Severe abrasions requiring skin grafts and leaving permanent scarring.
🦷 Facial Injuries
Dental damage, broken jaw, and facial lacerations requiring reconstructive surgery.
🔙 Spinal Cord Injuries
Can result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring lifetime care.
🦵 Knee & Hip Injuries
Dislocations, torn ligaments, and joint damage affecting mobility.
🫀 Internal Injuries
Internal bleeding and organ damage may not be immediately apparent.
😰 PTSD
Psychological trauma can prevent victims from ever cycling again.
Injured in a Bicycle Accident?
Don't face the insurance companies alone. Get a free case evaluation from an experienced bicycle accident lawyer today. No fees unless you win.
🚴 Get Your Free Case ReviewFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a bicycle accident?
Call 911 and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene with photos, get witness information, and file a police report. Don't admit fault or give recorded statements to insurance companies before consulting a lawyer.
How much is my bicycle accident case worth?
Case values depend on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and insurance coverage. Minor cases may settle for $10,000-$50,000, while severe injuries with permanent effects can be worth $500,000 or more.
Do I need a lawyer for a bicycle accident case?
While not required, studies show accident victims with lawyers typically recover 3-4 times more than those without. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers—you should too.
What if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
In most states, adult cyclists aren't required to wear helmets, so not wearing one typically doesn't bar recovery. However, insurance companies may argue your injuries would have been less severe with a helmet.
Can I still recover if I was partially at fault?
Most states use comparative negligence, reducing your recovery by your percentage of fault. However, in Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and DC (contributory negligence states), any fault can bar recovery entirely.