BICYCLE ACCIDENTS

After a Bicycle Accidents

You may be wondering what your options are in the aftermath of a bicycle crash. If another person’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, please seek legal assistance immediately. At Chernosky Law Offices, we are going to step in and ensure that you are taken care of. We will take on the insurance companies, so we can secure compensation for all of your crash-related expenses.

What Happens With Bicyclists

We realize that bicycling is an activity that many people in and around Colorado enjoy, from children just learning to ride to adults who love getting some fresh air. When the weather heats up, we know that it is tempting to hit the road each day. However, we want you to keep some things in mind before you get on a bicycle.

Bicyclists are more vulnerable to injuries than passengers in vehicles. Even when a cyclist wears a helmet, there is a high probability there will be an injury or a fatality during a crash. Cyclists have little to protect themselves from the force of a vehicle slamming into them. We commonly see the following injuries as a result of bicycle crashes:

• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or amputations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

For the more minor injuries on that list, the medical bills can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars. For major injuries, ones that require surgeries and rehabilitation, the costs can become detrimental. Many people, or insurance companies, do not factor in things like lost income, rehabilitation costs, medical devices, and more.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tells us that there were 840 Bicyclist deaths in the US for the reporting year 2018. there were thousands more injured.

In many cases, bicycle crashes are caused by negligent or careless drivers. In Colorado, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles on the roadway, yet drivers tend to ignore them. This can cause people to not give a cyclist space, leading to a crash.

Moving Forward Now

You may be wondering what your options are in the aftermath of a bicycle crash. If another person’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, please seek legal assistance immediately. At Chernosky Law Offices, we are going to step in and ensure that you are taken care of. We will take on the insurance companies, so we can secure compensation for all of your crash-related expenses. This can include:

At Chernosky Law Offices, our dedicated team is ready to step in and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your crash-related expenses. Someone else’s negligence should not mean you are put into financial or health related jeopardy. When you need a Colorado bicycle accident attorney, we are here to assist you.