Silver Spring Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Have you been hurt in an accident while riding a bicycle in Montgomery County?

Under Maryland law, bicycles are considered vehicles and while cyclists are expected to follow the same traffic laws as other motorists; some motorists fail to recognize these laws and drive dangerously around riders.

At Goldberg Finnegan, our Silver Spring bicycle accident lawyers charge no upfront fees and have successfully represented injured cyclists in cases against negligent drivers and insurance agencies.

For your free consultation, call us today at 301-589-2999 or reach us online via our website contact form.

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How Can A Maryland Bicycle Accident Lawyer Help?

Bicycle accidents cases are often just as complex as traditional motorcycle accident claims; therefore, it is imperative to find a knowledgeable attorney to represent you following an accident. To help recover compensation for your losses and damages, your lawyer may:

Collect witness statements
Contact medical record analysts
Obtain photos or videos from the scene

Examine police and accident reports
Inspect and document damages to the bicycle
Investigate the driving history of the at-fault party

Why Choose Goldberg Finnegan?

Insurance agencies are known as for-profit businesses, meaning their primary goal is to protect their cash reserves and will attempt to find a way to refute your accident claim.

More so, the defendant will also have a lawyer with experts working to limit your liability and show you were partially to blame for the accident.

Goldberg Finnegan has access to leading experts. Together, we are prepared to gather, analyze and present strong evidence that supports your claim. With a collaboration of resources, our lawyers have developed a history of creating strong cases against careless drives and collecting the maximum compensation for our clients.

Bicycle Collision Lawsuits

Negligence

In any case, the cyclist and the driver will neither claim responsibility for the collision. Determining the cause and liability will rely on evidence your lawyer collects and their ability to present this evidence. A common discrepancy in bike accident cases involves determining who failed to exercise reasonable care and who violated traffic laws.

Successful bike accident lawsuits demonstrate that:

The opposite party failed to act reasonably and breached the duty each vehicle operator owes to another
This breach created the accident
An injury was caused by the accident

Product Liability Claim

If a defective product contributed to the collision, the victim may file a claim against the manufacturing company. In a negligence claim against the manufacturer, your lawyer will be required to demonstrate:

The defective bicycle part was unreasonably dangerous
The bicycle was operated as the manufacturer intended
The bicycles performance was not altered from its initial purchase

Product liability claims will require proof that the defect occurred during the manufacturing process, and may require expert analysis and testimonies to have a successful outcome.

Causes of Bicycle Accidents

While there are a number of common causes of bicycle accidents, many accidents are a result of the following:

Backing over bicyclists
Careless or reckless driving
Drinking while driving
Failing to use a turn signal
Failure to look both ways when crossing an intersection

Failure to leave space
Failure to look both ways when turning
Failure to see bicyclist approaching intersection

Failure to yield
Opening a door without checking mirrors
Running a red light
Running a stop sign

Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

As there are many causes of bicycle accidents, there are also many types of injuries. Some common bicycle accident injuries include:

Back injuries
Bikers hand
Brain injuries
Broken bones

Facial injuries
Road rash
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries

Contact Our Silver Spring Bicycle Accident Lawyers Today

At Goldberg Finnegan, our lawyers recognize that bike riding is a common leisure activity as well as a method of transportation in some areas of Maryland.

Unfortunately, a simple bike ride through town can sometimes take a tragic turn. Many motorists are unaware of the rules regarding bike riders on the road.

Such ignorance, along with lack of awareness, poor visibility, and other factors, can lead to harmful accidents involving bike riders.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent motorist, our attorneys want to help you.