Bicycling and Motorists Accidents
Bicycling is great exercise and is also great for the environment. Many cities are working hard to make it safer for cyclists in order to be environmentally friendly and promote cycling as an acceptable form of transportation. Although this is true, bike accidents happen very frequently and can be life threatening. According to the Bicycle Magazine one in every 20 cyclists are injured annually and 11 percent of these accidents involve an incident with a moving motor vehicle.
If a person suffers from any type of injury due to a collision with a car, he or she may be able to acquire compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, and other related expenses. If you have been involved in a bike accident, contact the experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC today at 770-631-1811 to discuss your legal rights and options.
Bicycling accidents
Bicycling accidents can be caused by a variety of incidents. Some of the most common causes of these unfortunately devastating accidents include:
- Motorists turning into a cyclists’ lane
- Motorists misjudging space between themselves and cyclists when getting in front of them
- Motorists failing to yield to the right-a-way at an intersection
Contact Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been injured by a motorist in a bike accident, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact the Atlanta bicycle accident injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 to schedule a consultation today.
