Bicyclists are greatly varied as a group. Bicyclists include the following:
- Messengers in metro areas
- Recreational bicyclists, using 10-speed bikes and mountain bikes in cities and on trails in rural areas
- College students and others who use bicycles as a useful mode of transportation
- Children who ride bicycles and tricycles for fun, typically near home
Legally speaking, bicycle riders are supposed to follow the same rules of the road that operators of cars, motorcycles and trucks do. In the case of a bicycle accident, defense attorneys for other motorists' insurers often try to assert that the bicycle rider was not obeying traffic laws. They seek to eliminate compensation owed to injured cyclists, on the basis of "contributory negligence." In other words, they try to show that the bicyclist contributed to the accidental injury by not signaling, by making illegal lane changes, by not stopping at stop signs and so on.
A skillful trial attorney representing an injured bicyclist understands the built-in prejudice and disregard that many motorists demonstrate toward bicyclists who do follow traffic laws, and helps claims adjusters and juries comprehend the benefit of sharing the road.
Were you injured while riding a bicycle in North Carolina or South Carolina? Bicycle accident lawyers at Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC are zealous advocates on behalf of injured motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. We help our injured clients seek and obtain compensation for their injuries, including the following:
- Broken back
- Broken neck
- Other orthopedic injuries, including broken arm or broken leg
- Head injury (closed head injury or other type of traumatic brain injury)
What if your bicycle accident was a hit-and-run accident? Our Charlotte bicycle accident lawyers are well-experienced in helping clients identify and tap into all potential sources of compensation, such as homeowners insurance or uninsured motorist coverage. We have helped many bicycle accident victims recover compensation for their injuries and have helped family members file successful wrongful death claims.
Contact a North Carolina Bike Crash Lawyer at Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC
If you have additional questions after reviewing the information on our website, we invite you to contact our office to schedule a complimentary initial consultation. To make an appointment with a Charlotte personal injury attorney regarding your North Carolina bicycle accident, call toll free 866-959-2586 or send us an e-mail.
