Bicycle Accidents
The bike accident attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC know that when a bicyclist is involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, it is usually the bicyclist who receives the worst of the impact and injuries.
In Salem, Massachusetts, bicyclists may operate on all roadways, must follow the same laws as vehicles (with a few exceptions), and receive the same protections. Too often, these protections are ignored by drivers who disregard the safety of the bicyclist, or fail to keep a safe and proper lookout for bicycle riders on the streets of Massachusetts.
Types of Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can happen in any number of ways depending on factors like the location, vehicle speed, driver and cyclist position, etc. Some of the most common types of bicycle accidents include:
- Rear-end collisions
- Failure to yield
- Distracted driving
- Hit and run accidents
- Left turn accidents
- Right hook accidents
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Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Unfortunately, most bicycle riders are largely unprotected on the road. While some wear helmets, many do not and even fewer wear the appropriate protective clothing. As a result, bicyclists often face critical injuries in an accident, like:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Broken bones
- Friction burns (road rash)
- Dental injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Eye and vision damage
- Limb amputation
So many bicycle accidents involve head injuries or upper-body orthopedic injuries. The bicycle accident attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, work with the best experts to ensure that you or your loved one gets the best medical care. We immediately gather the necessary documentation to get your lost wages paid, your bicycle damages reimbursed, and your medical bills paid.
Once you are done being treated and have reached a medical end result, we will pursue the at-fault driver and the responsible automobile insurance companies to ensure that you obtain fair and full compensation for your pain and suffering.
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Bicycle Safety Tips
Knowing how to stay safe when riding a bicycle can help you lower the risk of getting into an accident and can reduce the severity of your injuries if a collision is unavoidable. Here are some of the most important things you can do from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
- Wear a high-quality bicycle helmet
- Make sure the helmet fits and is worn properly
- Increase your bike’s nighttime visibility
- Avoid wearing headphones or listening to loud music
- Assume drivers don’t see you
- Don’t ride on sidewalks
- Follow traffic laws
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Bike Accident FAQs
Do bicyclists in Massachusetts have certain rights?
In Massachusetts, bicyclists have the same rights to the road as motor vehicles, except on highways and where specifically prohibited. You can also ride on sidewalks if there are no city laws against it and don’t have to use bike lanes even if they are available. You are also entitled to three feet of space on all sides of your bicycle and can pass vehicles on the left or right as needed.
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If a bicyclist and a pedestrian get into a collision, which party is at fault?
While vehicle drivers are usually at fault in car-pedestrian and car-bicyclist accidents, things aren’t as cut and dry in cases of bicycle-pedestrian collisions. For example, if the pedestrian was jaywalking and the bicyclist didn’t have time to react, the pedestrian may share fault in the accident. Or, if the bicyclist was riding on the sidewalk and hit a pedestrian, the bike rider may be considered at fault.
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Who Covers the Cost of a Bicycle Accident?
When a bicyclist is involved in a collision in Massachusetts, many complex issues of liability and insurance coverage come into play. Importantly, your medical bills will initially be covered under the personal injury protection (PIP) coverage of the car that was involved in the crash, regardless of who was at fault. Your lost wages will also be covered under the car’s PIP coverage.
In the event of a hit-and-run or an uninsured vehicle causing the accident, you will need to coordinate coverage with your own or a member of your household’s automobile insurance coverage. There are critical and time-sensitive notifications that must be made to the various insurance companies that Mazow | McCullough, PC will handle while you concentrate on getting better.
How Do I Gather Evidence of My Bicycle Accident?
As with many accidents involving personal injury to bicyclists, the at-fault driver usually blames the biker. The bicycle accident attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, retain highly experienced private investigators to speak with witnesses and to canvass accident scenes to see if any video cameras may have captured the accident.
Reach Out For Experienced Legal Help Today
If you or a loved one has been injured while bicycling, please contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, immediately. It is critically important that we begin the investigation of your accident right away. Bicycle injuries often involve serious and complex issues of law. experienced bicycle attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, can help guide you through this difficult maze.
Please contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, today for a free consultation about your case. The right lawyer makes all the difference. See our recent results here.
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Contact a Bike Accident Attorney to Help You
When a bicyclist is involved in a collision in Massachusetts, many complex issues of liability and insurance coverage come into play. Importantly, your medical bills will initially be covered under the personal injury protection (PIP) coverage of the car that was involved in the crash, regardless of who was at fault. Your lost wages will also be covered under the car’s PIP coverage. In the event of a hit-and-run or an uninsured vehicle causing the accident, you will need to coordinate coverage with your own or a member of your household’s automobile insurance coverage. There are critical and time-sensitive notifications that must be made to the various insurance companies that Mazow | McCullough, PC will handle while you concentrate on getting better.
So many bicycle accidents involve head injuries or upper-body orthopedic injuries. The bicycle accident attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, work with the best experts to ensure that you or your loved one gets the best medical care. We immediately gather the necessary documentation to get your lost wages paid, your bicycle damages reimbursed, and your medical bills paid. Once you are done being treated and have reached a medical end result, we will pursue the at-fault driver and the responsible automobile insurance companies to ensure that you obtain fair and full compensation for your pain and suffering.
As with many accidents involving personal injury to bicyclists, the at-fault driver usually blames the biker. The bicycle accident attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, retain highly experienced private investigators to speak with witnesses and to canvass accident scenes to see if any video cameras may have captured the accident. It is critical that you contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, as soon as possible to get this information to help your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured while bicycling, please contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, immediately. It is critically important that we begin the investigation of your accident right away. Bicycle injuries often involve serious and permanent injuries, complex issues of law, and complex insurance coverage. The experienced bicycle attorneys at Mazow | McCullough, PC, can help guide you through this difficult maze.
Please contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, today for a free consultation about your case. The right lawyer makes all the difference. See our recent results here.
