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Traveling by bike in Evansville has become more popular than ever. Unfortunately, this puts many more people at risk of suffering severe injuries caused by negligent drivers.
If you have been injured while out riding, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Bicycle accident lawsuits can be much more challenging than typical car accident cases, but there are steps you can take following an accident to help your recovery efforts. Bicyclists are exposed to many dangers others are not, so it is critical to work with our team so you have the best chance at proving your case.
Contact Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166 for a free case assessment with our bicycle accident attorneys.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, it can be difficult to navigate. However, there are some actions you can take to increase your chances of holding the responsible party accountable for their actions. It is essential to document the incident, so be sure to call 911 and take pictures of the scene. Seeking medical attention immediately is also crucial. Our bicycle accident attorneys can use the information you gather to build the strongest case possible. So, once you are feeling better, do not hesitate to contact our firm for guidance on what steps to take next.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident and sustained injuries, it is crucial to contact the police immediately. Even if the responsible party has fled the scene, reporting the accident to the police without delay will be helpful. By doing so, you can ensure that your side of the story is recorded and any evidence at the scene is preserved for future use by investigators and your legal team. The police report created for your accident will be valuable evidence if you decide to take legal action against the other driver later.
If you are physically able, try to gather evidence while still at the scene of the accident. This involves obtaining the names and contact information of any witnesses or other drivers who may have seen what happened. If the driver who caused the accident stayed to help, make sure to collect their license and insurance information. Additionally, take pictures of any damaged vehicles and any visible injuries you sustained. This will go a long way in proving liability later on when seeking compensation.
After a bicycle accident, seeking medical attention is crucial. Even if your injuries appear to be minor, it is essential to visit a doctor to rule out any internal injuries or fractures. It is very easy for the adrenaline from an accident to mask the pain of an injury until later.
Additionally, your medical records will provide evidence of your treatment and the cause of your injuries, which is necessary to recover compensation. Delaying medical care can significantly affect the compensation you receive, so it is best to act promptly. Remember, your health is the top priority.
Suppose your bicycle accident was caused by another driver or other factors such as faulty equipment or poor road conditions. In that case, you will likely have a few legal options to recover your losses. We can assist you in navigating the recovery process, obtain additional evidence supporting your case, and locate and secure witnesses to testify on your behalf.
In Evansville, bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries. There are countless types of bicycle accidents, but some are more prone to causing injuries than others. Below are the most frequent types of bicycle accidents that can happen in Evansville:
Bicycle accidents involving open car doors typically happen when a driver opens their door without noticing an approaching cyclist, causing a collision. Such accidents can result in severe injuries such as fractures, torn ligaments, and significant damage to the cyclist's bike. Moreover, a cyclist might swerve away from the car only to be hit by another vehicle in an adjacent lane while trying to avoid the door.
A right hook accident happens when a driver takes a right turn right in front of a bicyclist who is moving straight ahead in the same direction as the vehicle. These accidents are extremely dangerous as the rider is suddenly cut off by the driver and can lead to the rider getting trapped under the vehicle while turning.
Like right hook accidents, bicyclists are particularly vulnerable to right-cross accidents as they can be hit suddenly on their unprotected side. These accidents are commonly caused by careless drivers who fail to check for others or move too fast when reversing out of a parking spot or driveway. You should never rely on a driver to be fully aware of their surroundings, as most will not see a cyclist until it is too late.
Bicycle accidents involving rear-end collisions are common in Evansville. Such incidents occur when a driver hits a bicyclist from behind. Since many cyclists share the roads with other vehicles, some drivers fail to acknowledge their right to use them. As a result, cyclists can sustain severe back, neck, and head injuries, which can even prove fatal in some cases. Again, many drivers are blind to other objects on the road that are not other vehicles.
Accidents involving left turns occur when a driver turns left in front of a cyclist who has the right-of-way at an intersection. Unfortunately, these accidents can result in severe injuries for cyclists, as they usually have little time to react to a negligent driver. In most cases, left-turn accidents happen in busy intersections where drivers are more likely to rush to beat a changing light.
It is important to be aware of the statute of limitations for filing a bicycle accident lawsuit. In Evansville, the time limit is two years from the date of the accident, according to I.C. § 34-11-2-4. Keep in mind that if your case is not filed within this time frame, the court will dismiss it. Our team can examine your case and determine your deadline for filing, ensuring that your lawsuit is submitted on time.
For a free review of your case with our bicycle accident lawyers, call Wruck Paupore today at (219) 322-1166.
Don is a founding partner and one of the nation’s top-ranked personal injury litigators. He is a member of the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum, which includes less than 1% of the nation’s trial lawyers, and awarded the highest ranking given by Martindale Hubbel and AVVO.
More importantly, Don understands representing personal injury victims is about more than recovering the best settlement: it’s about helping clients get back on their feet and supporting them in every aspect of their recovery.
In nearly all cases, our clients seek compensation from the wrongdoer’s insurance company. Before forming Wruck Paupore, Jason worked for a prominent law firm representing some of the world’s largest insurers. This experience gives Jason a deep understanding of the insurance industry and the strategies it uses to pay injury victims as little as possible.
Jason -- and our entire team -- put this inside knowledge to work to force insurance companies to pay what is actually owed. Often, we use the insurance company’s own tactics against them as we fight for the full compensation our client deserves.
For more than four decades, Keith has been fighting for injury victims. During that time, he’s watched the insurance industry change, with insurers now more interested in protecting their stock price than treating injury victims fairly.
Since the beginning, Keith has put people first. From his childhood in Gary, Indiana during the 1960’s and working his way through law school, Keith has risen to become one of the Midwest’s most respected trial lawyers. He has never forgotten that being a lawyer is about helping people -- and seeing injury victims through struggles in a way that could change their lives forever.
Over the decades, Keith, Don and Jason have fought relentlessly for clients, even when other lawyers have said the case was impossible to win.
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