Car - Bicycle Accidents
No one wants to imagine the consequences of a car accident. But one of the most frightening prospects is a collision involving a car and a bicyclist.
In any car accident, the bicyclist is at a great disadvantage because the motor vehicle is big, heavy, and usually moving fast. As a result, the bicycle rider is at grave risk of severe, or even fatal, injuries .
The facts are shocking. In the United States, 41,000 bicyclists were injured in traffic accidents in 2004, and 725 of these cyclists died.
Of all non-motorists killed in highway crashes, one out of every eight was a bicycle rider.
Cyclists under age 16 account for 21% of the deaths and 32% of the injuries in traffic accidents. At the same time, the proportion of adult victims has increased in the past decade, as more Americans rely on bicycles for local transportation and exercise.
Regardless of the bicyclist’s age or circumstances, the results of a car accident can be devastating.
If the victim survives, he or she may lose substantial income from work or time from school. The bicyclist could have to cope with severe injuries, major surgery, extensive rehabilitation, or even lasting disability.
In short, a serious car accident can change the victim’s life -- temporarily -- or permanently.
If you or a family member is a bicyclist involved in a Michigan car accident, you need to protect your legal rights. Consult an experienced Michigan car accident attorney, before you talk with the auto insurance company of the person at fault. If you sign the wrong papers, you may give up all your legal claims for payment of medical bills and lost income, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
After car accidents, injured bicyclists and their families tend to focus on their physical, emotional, or financial challenges. Nevertheless, the time that Michigan law allows an adult -- or a child -- to act to preserve legal rights starts to run from the day of the car accident.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Michigan car accident, make the time to talk with an experienced car accident lawyer immediately. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form about your car accident claim now.
Protect your rights. Get the Bernstein Advantage today.
ليست هناك تعليقات:
إرسال تعليق