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Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accident injuries are unfortunately all too common. At J. Franklin Burns, P.C. we have specialized knowledge in all aspects of bicycle accident cases, especially unique issues such as vehicle laws pertaining to bicycle riders, accident reconstruction, roadway design as it relates to bicycle riders, bike design and bike manufactured parts tolerance levels. These are unique issues specific to bicycle accidents.
We know that often times the cyclist is like a ghost out on the street. Automobile drivers, more often than not, do not pay enough attention to bicycle riders. We know this and we are prepared to fight for our cyclist victims. We know what to do to present a successful case for the cyclist victim who has been hit by a car or truck.
Did you know that bicyclists get the short end of the stick from insurance companies? There are studies that show that settlements for injuries suffered in cars are 30% to 40% higher than for the same type of injuries suffered by cyclists.
Many cities now recognize the increase in bike traffic and have constructed special bike lanes. Parks have now made trails accessible to bicycles. Even some vehicle manufacturers are now offering bike racks as standard equipment. However, many automobile drivers do not respect the bicyclists’ rights to share the road.
Uneducated drivers have been responsible for some staggering statistics.
- A bicyclist is fatally injured every 6 hours;
- Nearly one million children are injured each year in bicycle related accidents
- Nearly half of all bicycle fatalities occur to children under the age of 16
- 75% of all serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle accidents are from head injuries
- While collisions with cars account for only 1/3rd of all bicycle accidents, they account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and deaths
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, it is imperative that you immediately contact an aggressive and successful Personal Injury Law Firm such as J. Franklin Burns, P.C. to begin immediately protecting your rights.
