Bicycle Accidents

A bicycle accident involving a car or truck can be a catastrophic situation.  With no protection, the victim is helpless during impact and the injuries can often lead to broken bones, back pain, neck pain, closed head injury, internal bleeding or death.

The statistics back this up.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 630 bicyclist deaths in 2009, representing over 2% of all traffic fatalities during the year.  There were over 51,000 bicyclists injured in traffic accidents.  What’s even more unfortunate is bicycle injuries affect children and young people more than any other age group.

The affects of a bicycle accident can devastate a family.  The hospital and doctor bills are staggering, and the long road to recovery can include many months of physical therapy and rehabilitation.  Fortunately, the Michiganno-fault law provides a huge array of benefits for bicycle accident victims and their families.

There are a number of rights and benefits for bicyclists injured in a car wreck or truck accident.  The benefits include no-fault benefits from an auto insurance company and these benefits are available even if you do not have auto insurance of your own.

These no-fault benefits available are extensive, and include the payment of all hospital and doctor’s bills, rehabilitation and physical therapy, payment of prescription drugs and medical mileage.  The no-fault benefits also include 85% of wage loss for up to three years as well as payment to the people helping the injured victim with basic tasks such as completing household chores or more personal attendant care.

Additionally, if the car wreck or truck accident was the fault of the other person, a bicyclists injured can make a claim for pain and suffering damages.  This is called a third-party claim  and is the standard negligence case against the at-fault driver for causing the accident.

There are time limits in bringing a claim for both no-fault benefits or a third-party claim,  so it is important to act quickly to protect your legal rights.

Michigan bicycle accidents are a special type of case that demands the attention of specialized legal professionals who understand the various ways auto insurance companies seek to deny benefits to accident victims.  If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, it is essential you contact a Michigan bicycle accident lawyer to make sure you receive the benefits and compensation you are entitled to.

The Law Offices of Lee B. Steinberg, P.C. has been helping Michigan bicycle accident victims for 40 years throughout the state of Michigan.

Please contact us at 1-800-533-3733 or complete a free and confidential consultation form now.
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