Dedicated Legal Representation for Bicycle Accident Victims
Bicyclists and pedestrians have the right to share the road with other motorists. Unfortunately, when bicyclists and pedestrians are involved in accidents with motor vehicles, they are likely to be seriously injured or even killed.
When you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one in a pedestrian or biking accident, it is important to the successful recovery of compensation that you are represented by experienced, skilled attorneys who are dedicated to your case.
Our Bicycle Accident Lawyers Will Help Your Family Through This Difficult Time
At the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A., attorneys Jeffrey Jones and Christopher Vilione understand the difficulties you are facing: the long road to recovery, the loss of the ability to live your life normally from day to day and the inability to return to your job.
Contact us at 612-234-2992 today for a free consultation to discuss obtaining compensation for your bicycle accident injuries with experienced Minneapolis attorneys.
Common Ways Serious Bicycle Accidents Happen
Many bicycle accidents happen because negligent drivers make mistakes. Examples include:
- Passing too close to the bicycle
- Driving in the bike lane
- Failing to yield the right of way, such as turning in front of the bicycle
- Running a red light or a stop sign while a cyclist is proceeding through the intersection
- Striking the bike while overtaking
- Dooring a cyclist by blindly opening a car door into the bike lane
Often, these mistakes have a root cause that helps demonstrate why the accident occurred. Examples include impaired driving, reckless driving, distracted driving and more. A driver who is looking down at their phone may not see a traffic light turn red and may inadvertently run the light, for instance, striking a cyclist as they begin riding forward with the right of way.
How Fault Is Determined In A Bicycle Accident
Fault is determined by gathering evidence, usually to demonstrate negligence. Most bicycle accidents are not the result of intentional actions but of negligent mistakes. Evidence could include police reports, witness statements, dashcam footage, pictures or videos from the scene, medical records and more.
Police reports are very important because they can help outline the mistakes the other driver made. If a driver failed to check their blind spot before turning right and turned into a cyclist who was legally in the bike lane, for example, it is clear that the driver acted negligently.
Often, the basis for a determination of fault lies in the duty of care owed by the driver. They have a duty of care to the cyclist – they are required to drive safely and follow the rules of the road – and they breached that duty by failing to do so. The resulting accident then led to injuries, which in turn led to medical bills, lost wages and many other financial damages. The injured party can often seek substantial compensation to cover these costs, and it can help to work with an experienced attorney at this time.
Our Lawyers Protect The Rights Of Victims Of Pedestrian Accidents
We have the necessary financial resources, experience, knowledge and determination to pursue compensation from the negotiation stages to trial. We are also able to assist families who have lost loved ones who were fatally injured while biking or walking with filing wrongful death lawsuits.
With the help of our network of professionals, experts and specialists, we will demonstrate liability, whether the accident was caused by a distracted driver or if you are the victim of a hit-and-run.
Were You Injured After Being Hit In The Crosswalk In Hennepin County? Contact Us To Discuss Your Potential Lawsuit
Was a loved one killed due to someone else’s carelessness? Were you catastrophically injured in a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident? St. Paul attorneys Jeffrey Jones and Christopher Vilione are compassionate, skillful attorneys who will fight aggressively to ensure you receive the maximum compensation available to cover your medical costs, lost wages and other losses.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment. We are here to guide your family through this difficult time. At the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A., we take personal injury cases on contingency. No attorney fees are paid unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.