When the spinal cord is fully damaged, it results in paralysis. Ongoing medical care, assistive equipment, and lifelong support are generally necessary.
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Bicycle Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
A spinal cord injury from a bicycle accident can change your life. Our experienced bicycle injury lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process and fight for your rights.
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Meet Our Bicycle Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Our experienced bicycle injury lawyers are dedicated to helping victims of spinal cord injuries. We understand the impact these injuries have and offer compassionate, expert legal support. With a proven track record, we focus on securing the compensation you deserve while guiding you through the bicycle accident legal process.
We collaborate with top medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and bicycle safety specialists to detail your crash and assess your injuries. Insurance companies respect our thorough approach and readiness to go to trial.
The mission of Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group is to help cyclists get the justice they deserve and make the roads safer for everyone.
injures
What Are the Most Common Spinal Cord Injuries in Bicycle Accidents?
The impact of hitting the ground or being struck by a vehicle often affects the spinal cord, leading to different kinds of injuries:
Complete
Incomplete
In this case, the spinal cord isn’t completely damaged and allows for some function below the point of injury. The chances of recovery are higher compared to complete injuries.
Thoracic
Injuries affecting the upper and mid-back generally impact the lower part of the body. Although arms and hands usually function normally, accident victims may require wheelchairs.
Lumbar
Injuries in the lower back can influence leg movement and bladder control. Many patients are able to regain some capabilities through rehabilitation.
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Symphtoms
Symptoms of Bike Accident Spinal Cord Injuries
One of the first signs an accident victim might notice is pain. They could also feel this pain spreading to other areas of their body or worsening when they try to move. Some cyclists say it feels like electricity is running through their arms or legs.
Riders might also find it hard to walk, balance, or use their hands like they usually do. Some people might lose the ability to move specific body parts altogether.
Make sure to get medical help as soon as you can, since treating spinal cord injuries early usually means a better recovery.
Types
What Types of Bicycle Accidents Most Frequently Cause Spinal Cord Injuries?
Here are the most widely spread types of bicycle accidents that lead to spinal damage:
- Dooring accidents. When a driver or passenger unexpectedly opens their car door in front of a cyclist, the rider often can’t hit the brakes in time. Crashing into the door at a high speed can cause serious spinal cord injuries.
- Side-impact collisions. These happen when drivers don’t bother to yield at intersections or cut right into the path of a cyclist. The lateral force can throw riders onto hard surfaces.
- Rear-end crashes. When distracted or speeding drivers strike cyclists from behind, it can catch riders totally off guard. The force usually propels cyclists forward and downward, and their spine takes a major hit as a result.
- Parking lot accidents. These incidents usually occur when drivers reverse without checking their surroundings. The small area barely gives cyclists any room to avoid collisions. Bad lighting and blind spots make parking lots especially dangerous.
Liability
Who Bears Legal Responsibility for Your Bicycle Accident Spinal Trauma?
Most of the time, the driver who hit a rider is the one who is mainly responsible. If they were busy texting, speeding, or breaking other traffic rules when they crashed into a cyclist, they’re liable for their severe injuries.
Who is at-fault for a spinal cord bicycle accident:
- Motor Vehicle Driver
- Another Cyclist
- Pedestrian
- Government
If a delivery driver, truck driver, or anyone else on the job hurts a cyclist, their employer might also be responsible. Companies should make sure their drivers are well-trained and follow the safety rules.
Sometimes, the state of the road can cause a car accident. If bad road maintenance or missing signs played a part in your crash, the city or state could be at fault.
Recoverable Damages
What Damages Can Be Recovered in the Bicycle Spinal Cord Injury Accident?
While no amount of money can undo spinal cord injuries, the law allows you to seek compensation for a wide range of damages that impact your life. These include:
Medical Expenses
Spinal cord injuries require much medical attention, often starting with emergency treatment and continuing for years. Your claim should cover everything related to healthcare, from emergency help and surgery to long-term rehabilitation. This also covers wheelchairs and future medical treatment or therapies you might need.
Lost Wages
Serious back injuries can affect your ability to work, but you have the right to get back all the lost wages, including the time off you took to heal and the chance of earning less in the future.
Pain and Suffering
In addition, you should get paid for ongoing pain, losing your ability to move around, and the stress of dealing with life’s changes. We track how the injury impacts your everyday life, relationships, and overall enjoyment of life to assess these unquantifiable losses.
Property Damage
You can return the costs for all your belongings damaged in the crash. This includes your bike, safety gear, clothes, and any personal items. Make sure to document every loss and add it to your claim.
Disfigurement
Serious spinal cord injuries usually need several surgeries that might leave lasting scars. You could also notice changes in your posture and your muscle tone. Compensation covers these physical changes and how they affect your self-confidence and emotional health.
How it works
The Role of a Lawyer in Your Bicycle Accident Recovery
Time is of the essence when it comes to legal matters, so working with a bicycle accident lawyer ensures you have time to protect your rights. Your attorney will get straight to work investigating the crash.
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Gather Evidence
They gather traffic camera videos, talk to witnesses while their memories are fresh, and engage professionals who can reconstruct the accident development.
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Deal with Insurance Company
What’s more, insurance companies often try to rush injured cyclists into quick settlements. Your lawyer will shield you from their tactics since they know the tricks insurance companies use to minimize payouts.
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Access Damages
Perhaps most importantly, your lawyer will determine what your case is actually worth. They consider not just today’s medical bills but all the care you’ll need in the years to come. They total up costs for home and yard modifications, special equipment, and lost work time to make sure you get enough compensation to cover your future needs.
Settlements
Our Settlements
Our experienced attorneys work tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable and ensure that victims receive the compensation they deserve for medical expenses.
Benefits
How to Choose a Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Let’s look at what makes a bike accident lawyer truly qualified to handle your case.
Focus on Bicycle Accident Cases
For the best outcome of your case, think about hiring not a general lawyer but one who has expertise in cases that involve cyclists.
Understanding of Cycling Laws
Your lawyer should know bike lane laws, cyclist rights, and state regulations to effectively protect riders in your case.
Years of Dedicated Experience
An experienced bike accident lawyer has seen all types of crashes and knows what evidence matters most.
Record of Winning Cases
Choose a lawyer with trial experience in bicycle accident cases who fights for fair compensation, not quick settlements.
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If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury from a bicycle accident, our experienced lawyer is here to help. We offer free consultations to discuss your case, provide expert legal advice, and guide you through the next steps. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re committed to securing the compensation you deserve. Contact us today!
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If you’re a cyclist who has been in an accident, call today for a free initial consult about your legal claim. We’re here to help with your legal questions. Contact our law firm for coast-to-coast bike accident and personal injury representation.
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We will do our best to reach you out as soon as possible
For urgent queries please call
888-521-6377