Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Bicycle Accident Information
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007, there were 698 fatalities from bicycle accidents, with 48 occurring in Texas, and 44,000 injuries. Most bicycle accidents occur in urban areas, at intersections, and in the evening. Also in 2007, more than one-third of bicycle accidents ending in a fatality involved alcohol.
Due to the nature of bicycles, the lack of protection to riders, and the serious impact involved, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death can be the result of a bicycle accident. Catastrophic injuries may include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Disfigurement
- Burn injury
- Internal bleeding
Head injuries, specifically, are common among bicycle accident victims when the rider is not wearing a helmet. Depending on state laws, compensation can still be attained for victims who failed to wear a helmet, but were involved in an accident due to other drivers’ negligence. There are several factors that can contribute to bicycle accidents:
- Alcohol or drug use
- Motor vehicle driver inattention
- Driver aggressiveness
- Driver negligence
- Driver and/or rider failure to follow traffic signs
Why You Need a Bicycle Accident Attorney
The bicycle accident lawyers at Fineberg Gresham can guide you through every step and will give your case the special attention other lawyers do not. In addition, the financial burden of catastrophic injuries or wrongful death from a bicycle accident can be crippling for victims and their loved ones. Expenses can include thousands of dollars for hospitalization, medical care, rehabilitation, travel accommodations for treatment, and loss of wages. With the right bicycle accident attorney, you can receive compensation for all of the above.
The Legal Process
There are several steps in the legal process to obtaining a fair settlement. Our bicycle accident attorneys can guide you through each step and relieve as much of the added stress as possible. Here is what you can expect:
- File a complaint: If a settlement cannot be reached, your bicycle accident attorney will file a lawsuit.
- Discovery: Parties in the lawsuit conduct an investigation into the facts of the bicycle accident.
- Pretrial Hearings: The judge meets with the parties and reviews evidence that is to be presented and/or appoints a neutral third party to conduct mediation.
- Mediation: A neutral third party helps both parties try to come to an agreement.
- The Final Trial: A case is taken to trial when both parties cannot agree on a settlement.
Our attorneys have extensive experience attaining favorable settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Fineberg Gresham bicycle accident attorneys also work on a contingency basis in which no fees are collected until a settlement is reached and offer a free initial consultation to bicycle accident victims.
Contact a bicycle accident lawyer at Fineberg Gresham for your free consultation and take the first step toward receiving the justice and compensation you deserve for your emotional, physical, and financial suffering.