Georgia Attorney for Bicycle Accident Claims and Recovery

If you are suffering from an injury sustained in a bicycle accident or you are a pedestrian who has been injured in accident contact us today. At Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. we cannot promise you an outcome or predict the future, but if an outcome is possible we will work with you to make it a reality.

You need an attorney who will focus on protecting your rights and maximizing the value of your case while you focus on healing. At Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. our job is to look out for your interests and fight to get you full monetary compensation for your injuries.

Particularly when they involve an automobile, bicycle accidents can result in serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Lawsuits for injuries sustained in bicycle/automobile collisions involve many of the same issues as any auto accident lawsuit. Liability often comes down to whether the automobile driver’s negligence caused the cyclist’s injuries, or whether any negligence by the cyclist caused or contributed to the accident.

Bicycle Accident Liability Basics

Bicyclists and drivers are obligated to obey the rules of the road. These rules include traffic laws, as well as the duty to exercise ordinary care in regards to one’s own safety and that of others on the roadways. Like other vehicle accident lawsuits, bicycle accident lawsuits are governed by state law, and often informed by state and local traffic laws.

Negligence and Bicycle Accidents

When a cyclist sues to recover damages for injuries suffered in an accident with an automobile, the outcome often depends on two questions:

Did negligence (or recklessness) on the part of the driver cause the accident and resulting injuries to the bicyclist?
Did any negligence of the bicyclist cause or contribute to the accident?

Driver Negligence or Recklessness

Negligence by a driver can take many forms. For example; speeding, inattention to the road, running a stop sign, and drifting into a bike lane can all constitute driver negligence. Such actions can even be considered reckless if done with knowing disregard for the safety of others.

In a lawsuit alleging negligence by another person, plaintiffs must typically prove that the defendant acted in a way that violated a duty owed to the plaintiff. In auto accident cases, this means violating the basic duty of care owed to everyone else on or near the roadways.

Cyclist Negligence

Whether a cyclist sues a driver, or a cyclist is sued for causing someone else injury, cyclist negligence can determine the outcome of the lawsuit. Examples of cyclist negligence include riding the wrong way on a one-way street, running a stop sign, and turning abruptly into traffic.

Negligent cyclists may be unable to recover damages for injures they suffer in accidents involving cars. Such negligence is called contributory or comparative negligence – meaning that the cyclist’s negligence, at least in part, caused the accident to happen, and caused some of the cyclist’s injuries. If a cyclist rode negligently, and that negligence caused injury to someone else, the cyclist may be held liable for that person’s injuries.

In accident cases involving children on bicycles, courts hold drivers to a higher standard.

At Andrew R. Lynch, P.C., we believe your case should be prepared to for trial. We have found that putting this hard work into your case puts us in position to get you the best outcome possible.

We cannot promise you an outcome or predict the future, but if an outcome is possible we will work with you to make it a reality.

Please contact Andrew R. Lynch, P.C., located in downtown Decatur, inside the greater Atlanta Metropolitan area, today for a free consultation.

Statute of Limitations

Georgia has a set of guidelines in place for how long after your bicycle accident the case can be filed. These statutes of limitations generally state that your case must be submitted no more than 2 years following the date of the incident. If your case is submitted after this time, then there is a good chance that it will be rejected. It is best to start your case as soon as possible following the accident. Contact a lawyer from Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. to learn more about the process of your case filing as well as the best strategy going forward.

The compensation involved in these cases for damages will vary from case to case, but generally there are a few of the same damages that a person can claim in their case. These damages that a person typically can claim include:

Lost Wages – When a person is unable to work due to their injury, they can include these lost wages in their claim.
Pain and Suffering – Pain and suffering for the injury can be added and will be a certain financial amount depending on the case.
Medical Costs – The bills you have received from the hospital or doctor’s visits can be added to the claim.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life – This will vary depending on your case but could be a certain financial amount added to your case if you are found to have lost enjoyment in life.

Your bicycle accident lawyer in Georgia can fill you in even more on the different compensation packages and benefits that exist in these cases.

Legal Representatives Are Standing By

If you have been affected by the error in judgment of another person or the negligence of property owners for your accident, then contact a Georgia bicycle accident lawyer today. Compensation as well as damages could be available to you for your case. Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. have years of experience in dealing with injury cases that have seen our firm help a number of individuals get the compensation that they deserve. We believe that we are the right lawyers for your case and are ready to fight tirelessly for you. Contact us today for a consultation.