Tucson Bicycle Accident Attorney
Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are growing more and more common in the Tucson area. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, there were 830 bicycle crashes in Arizona in 2020, there were 830 bicycle crashes in Arizona, leaving 33 cyclists dead and 812 injured.
A bike accident can cause serious injuries that result in significant medical costs in both the short and long term. It can also leave you unable to work and enjoy the same quality of life as you had before your injury.
Fortunately, Arizona law allows injured cyclists a legal remedy to seek compensation if their accident was caused by another person or entity. Recovering damages for the costs associated with your bicycle accident, however, can be a complex and time-consuming process. That process includes going against an insurance company with full-time teams of lawyers and claim analysts working to deny your claim and pay you nothing, or to pay you as little as possible.
At The Entrekin Law Firm, our Tucson bike accident attorneys can level the playing field. We have significant experience handling serious injury claims and can fight for just compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle accident, call today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
Drivers Have a Responsibility to Keep Cyclists Safe
Motorists have a duty to follow the rules of the road and operate their vehicles in a manner that keeps other road users safe. When they fail to do so and cause injury to others, they may be legally and financially responsible.
Common behaviors that make drivers liable for bicycle accidents include:
- Inattention
- Carelessness
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Drowsy or fatigued driving
If a cyclist is struck, injuries are often severe and the damages may be significant. In bicycle accident cases, damages refer to your losses. Cyclists often suffer injuries such as fractures, brain or spinal cord injury, internal injuries, torn ligaments, road rash or lacerations, and even death. Damages in a bike accident case may be:
- Short- and long-term medical bills and expenses like medications, treatments, and rehabilitation
- Short-term lost wages and work benefits
- Long-term lost earnings potential
- Pain and suffering
- and more depending upon your unique circumstances
When drivers break the rules of the road or are not responsible in their driving and cause a bicycle accident, they will be liable for the damages.
When a driver violates their responsibility to help keep you safe on your bicycle, you could be entitled to compensation for all related damages. Our Tucson car accident attorneys understand what to look for when a careless or negligent motorist causes an avoidable collision.
Connect with a Tucson Bicycle Accident Lawyer to Discuss Your Case
Working with a local Tucson bicycle accident lawyer from The Entrekin Law Firm can take the stress of the claim process out of your day-to-day life. We will begin by collecting evidence to determine fault in the accident, including witness statements, police reports, and by using legal instruments like requests for production and depositions.
If you or a loved one have been injured after being struck by a motor vehicle, contact The Entrekin Law Firm as soon as you are able. Our personal injury lawyers in Tucson can help you fight for justice after your accident.