Getting Justice for Two-Wheel Victims

Riding a bicycle is an enjoyable pastime that offers fun and energy to those who use this mode of transportation. That fun can be abruptly ended when a car or truck irresponsibly collides with it, especially with the level of damage those vehicles can inflict. Bicycle accident injuries can be both painful and costly and need to make sure that someone is held accountable for that suffering.

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In cases of this nature, any ensuing court case usually involves dealing with the driver’s insurance company. Most are well-funded businesses that reached that level of success by limiting the number of claims they pay out every year. That means they have the ability to hire law firms that seek to pay out as little money as possible.

Those drivers are insured for at least $25,000, with some amounts higher and dependent upon the level of coverage they have. In many cases, a payment of that amount may not come close to compensating the bicycle rider for their injuries. Given the extreme vulnerability that such individuals face on the road, death occurs much too often. Attempting to even put a price on that possibility is often insulting to the loved ones of that victim.

Before the victim or their loved ones even contact a lawyer, a insurance company’s legal team often seeks to offer what sounds like a fair offer. In most cases, the amount is woefully inadequate when it comes to determining the eventual costs stemming from this type of accident. Also, the amount may not take into consideration the possibility of pain and suffering that’s connected to the accident and which takes place after receiving that settlement.

The Clock is Ticking

Bicycle accident victims have two years to initiate legal action in these cases. Assuming that the victim played no role in causing the accident, they should be consider their options by consulting with attorneys who have experience in this area of practice. If the victim is at fault, the amount could be reduced based on the Comparative Fault component.