BICYCLE ACCIDENTS

Bicycle accidents are one of the more serious and traumatic types of accidents. Bicycle accidents almost always involve a crash between a bicycle and a motor vehicle, either a passenger vehicle or a truck. Bicyclists are often seriously injured in these types of collisions. On average, a bicyclist is fatally injured every 6 hours in the United States. In the State of Minnesota we have numerous hiking and bike trails. Each year countless serious bicycle accidents occur in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

Bicycle accidents are often caused by driver inattention or faulty bicycle parts. In many cases, a driver will pull out or make a turn without checking to make sure that the way is clear. Children are more likely than adults to be cycling and in many cases their smaller size makes them more likely to be overlooked. The most common injuries sustained by bicycle accident victims are:

• Head injury
• Concussion
• Fractured bones
• Spinal cord injury
• Paralysis
• Fatality

These injuries can have a lasting impact on a bicyclist’s life. The injured party may need weeks of hospital care, home care, rehabilitation, and other medical treatments. He or she may have to miss work for an extended period of time while recovering. Victims of bicycle accidents need to represented by an experienced accident attorney who will know how to obtain maximum compensation from the at fault party’s insurance company.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a bicycle accident, it is important to contact an experienced accident attorney to advise you about your rights under Minnesota law.

The attorneys at Lopez Law Firm, P.A. have represented many bicycle accident victims. If you live in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, have one of our accident attorneys advise you of your rights before you make any decisions about your case. We can help you to obtain the maximum compensation for your injuries. Call our office for a free consultation 24 hours a day. We will be happy to meet with you at your home, place of work or hospital. Lopez Law Firm, P.A., does not collect attorney’s fee or costs unless we obtain compensation from the at fault party’s insurance company. Contact us online or call us at (612) 333-3319 for your free no-obligation consultation.