Due to the rise in gas prices, more and more people are choosing to ride their bicycles to get from place to place. Bicycle riders enjoy a certain freedom and convenience that many motor vehicle drivers do not understand. Bikers must also be vigilant about their safety as they have to share the road with larger and faster cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Unfortunately, even when a bicyclist exercises appropriate caution and obeys traffic laws, he/she is still subject to being injured by negligent motorists. In fact, it is reported that every 6 hours, a bicyclist is injured while involved in a traffic accident with a motor vehicle. Additionally, it is reported that the majority of bicyclists who are seriously injured in the U.S. by passing motor vehicles are children below the age of 16.
After a bicyclist has been involved in a traffic accident with a larger vehicle, it is likely that the cyclist will sustain some form of injury, which may range from minor to lethal. These injuries can be life-altering and in some cases, permanent, which means the bicyclist’s life will be changed forever.
When a person or biker is injured during a bicycle accident, it is imperative that he/she seek counsel from a trusted Austin bicycle accident lawyer immediately. Barry & Loewy LLP has the experience it takes to help the accident victim and to make a positive difference in the outcome of the victim’s case. We can help injured biker obtain compensation for his/her serious injuries and will be able to provide the victim with assistance and compassionate counsel through each stage of the personal injury process.
If you have been injured during a bicycle accident, contact us today.
