Yes, your attorney will know your rights and can take legal action if required to obtain a fair recovery.
Yes, if you violate the law and that is the cause of the accident or if you operate the bicycle in a negligent manner.
Yes, absolutely. There are physicists, engineers, and other specialists who devote their life’s work to reconstructing bicycle accident cases, designing bicycles, and determining whether or not a bicycle was improperly manufactured, repaired, or maintained. In any bicycle accident involving a serious injury or death, the plaintiff’s attorney should retain such an expert.
Possibly, it would depend on where the pothole was and whether it was created naturally or as a result of someone’s negligence. Some governmental entities have immunity against bringing such claims.
In the event of an accident resulting in an injury, a claim can be made against the at fault party. In the event of an accident resulting in death, a wrongful death action can be brought against the at fault party.
- If the responsible party is a private citizen then the statute of limitations on personal injury is two years. This means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim.
- However if the responsible party is a government agency or entity you have only six months to file.
In the event of an accident resulting in an injury, a claim can be made against the at fault party. In the event of an accident resulting in death, a wrongful death action can be brought against the at fault party.
- Negligent drivers of automobiles, buses, or trucks – if the driver caused the accident.
- Negligent manufacturers or retailers of bicycles, bicycle parts, bicycle accessories and/or vehicles – if a defective product caused the accident.
- The City, County, or State who maintains the roads – if the accident is caused by a dangerous condition created by an unsafe roadway.
- Negligent repair shops or mechanics – if the accident was caused by negligent repair of a vehicle or bicycle.
- Dangerous condition of public or private property – if the accident happened due to negligent design, maintenance, or upkeep of public or private property – including construction, tree trimming, etc.
Absolutely, even if you believe that you are feeling fine many times injuries cannot be felt right away due to an adrenaline rush caused by the accident. You should always seek medical attention if you are even a little sore to make sure that you don’t have to shoulder the costs of medical issues later.