Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Helping bike crash victims recover after a crash in Vegas
As gas prices continue to surge, bicycling has become an increasingly popular way to commute throughout the Las Vegas streets. Aside from saving on gas, you don’t have to worry about paying for parking and you get excellent cardio in.
Many people in Las Vegas opt to commute via public transportation or bicycling as opposed to using a personal vehicle. It’s one of the perks of living in this city, however, it can also be a downfall. This is because bicyclists on the streets of Clark County can face serious injury if they get hit by a car traveling on the road. From distracted drivers, drunk drivers, to busy intersections and roadway construction, cyclists can face serious tragedy.
Bike Accident FAQs
- Common injuries in bicycle accidents
- Where do most bike accidents happen in Vegas?
- Common causes of bicycle accidents
- Who do you sue after a bike accident?
- What to do after a bicycle accident
- Las Vegas bicycle laws
- Recoverable damages in Las Vegas bike accident injury claims
- Finding a bicycle accident attorney near me
Common bike accident injuries
As reported by People Powered Movement, nearly 90 percent of all bicycle crashes in Las Vegas result in serious injury or death. Bicycle accidents are typically catastrophic for the cyclist as they do not have the same protections as a traditional vehicle. In most cases, the only protection afforded to them are that of a helmet and protective clothing. In the event a bike collides with a motor vehicle, the bicyclist can suffer many different injuries, such as:
- Brain injury;
- Broken bones;
- Lacerations;
- Neck & back injuries;
- Spine and nerve injuries;
- Internal bleeding;
- Permanent or temporary disability;
- Permanent disfigurement;
- Soft tissue injuries;
- Wrongful death
Even the smallest bicycle crash in Las Vegas can result in unwanted medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. At Brian Boyer Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Las Vegas, we will help you navigate the personal injury claims process following a bicycle accident.
Where do most bicycle accidents happen in Las Vegas?
As recently reported by Zero Fatalities, between 2015-2019, there were 41 bicycle-related fatalities in the State of Nevada, which accounted for 2.6 percent of all motor vehicle related fatalities. That said, the report also outlined the most common areas for bicycle accidents, which happen to be in urban areas between late afternoon and early evening.
Many drivers either a). do not give bicyclists the proper courtesy, or b). are distracted and/or driving recklessly and do not see the cyclists. The State of Nevada has adopted the “three-foot rule” which means motor vehicle drives must allow adequate space (three feet) when driving behind a cyclist.
Common causes of bicycle accidents
A big portion of bicycle crashes in Nevada occur as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Typical reasons for this include, but are not limited to:
- Aggressive driving;
- Distracted driving;
- Reckless driving;
- Dangerous roadway conditions;
- Failure to yield;
- Failure to abide by the Three Foot Rule;
- Improper bicyclist safety;
Our attorneys in Las Vegas at Brian Boyer Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Las Vegas will research your claim and gather evidence required for proving your accident injuries were caused by the negligence of another motorist.
Who do you sue after a bike accident in Las Vegas?
If a bicycle accident happens due to another motorists negligence, the motorist and their insurance company are responsible for paying your damages. By hiring our law firm, we will work relentlessly to prove the defendant breached their duty of care and were directly responsible for your damages.
Although it may seem pretty straight forward, sometimes the insurance companies will try to deflect blame and say the bicyclist was at fault. Although this is typically a baseless threat for negotiations purposes, sometimes blame can be placed on the bicyclist and in the event this happens, you will be subjected to Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence standard. This means the percentage of fault apportioned to the bicyclist will be deducted from the total compensatory award. By hiring our attorney, we will work diligently to prove you were not at fault and ensure maximum compensation is awarded for your injuries.
Steps to take after a bicycle accident
When you are involved in a bicycle accident collision with a vehicle, your injuries can be serious and even fatal. If you’ve been involved in a bike crash, you need to call 911 as quickly as possible if you are able to. If you are unable to, request those around you to call on your behalf. Anytime you suffer bike accident injuries, you should have a full medical exam to ensure your injuries are managed and there is no internal or brain bleeding.
Failure to receive medical treatment in a timely manner can result in the insurance company questioning whether or not you are as hurt as you claim.
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