- Lawyer Eric S. Nelson
- Experience Thousands of Cases Won
Have You Been in a Bicycle Accident?
Bike accidents are becoming increasingly frequent in the U.S. and the Seattle area and they are responsible for a staggering number of injuries, as well as fatalities.
Consider, for example, the following:
- Nearly 52,000 cyclists are injured in accidents with motor vehicles every year, and an additional 700 are killed,
- 2% of all traffic-related deaths involve bicyclists, and
- 69% of those occurred in densely populated urban areas.
What are the Causes of Bike Accidents?
One of the primary causes behind bicycle accidents is motorist negligence. Motorists often fail to exercise reasonable care when it comes to looking out for bicyclists and that increases the chances of them causing a bicycle accident.
Some of the circumstances in which bicycle accidents occur include:
- A motorist turning suddenly into a cyclists, or in front of a bicyclist,
- A motorist striking a bicyclist after failing to yield or properly stop at a stop light/sign,
- A motorist striking a bicyclist due to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
- A motorist running into the back of a bicyclist in a stopped situation such as at a stop light or stop sign.
The injuries suffered in bike accidents are often very serious and victims deserve fair compensation for their pain and troubles. If you have suffered an injury in a bike accident, your best chance at receiving compensation is to contact a Seattle bicycle accident lawyer at Nelson Injury Law.
Our attorneys can pursue the at-fault motorist or the motorist’s insurance company to help you recover the damages you deserve.
Do You Need Help in Your Bike Accident Case?
The legal team at Nelson Injury Law fights diligently for the rights of clients who have been injured in bicycle accidents.
We believe that those who cause bicycle accidents should be held fully responsible for any damages sustained by the victims. If you have been victimized in a bike accident, contact us today and we will fight for justice to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Washington bike accident, call the bicycle accident attorneys at Nelson Injury Law now.