Bicycle Accident Lawyers Protecting You

Bike accident injuries can be severe, if not fatal. Our bicycle accident attorneys will review your case and give you the right advice, whether it’s a minor traffic accident or a more severe injury.

Cyclists have the same right to use the roads as motor vehicles. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to recognize cyclists’ rights. Bikers are regularly side-swiped and run off the road by aggressive or distracted drivers.

In most cases, liability for a bicycle accident falls on the other motorist who did not share the road with the cyclist. A driver who violates traffic laws or is otherwise negligent or reckless puts everyone else on the road in danger and increases the risk of a serious injury accident.

The New Jersey Bike Accident lawyers at Clark & DiStefano Personal Injury Attorneys will evaluate your case for free and help you determine how to proceed. Our bicycle accident attorneys have a comprehensive knowledge of the laws that govern these cases and will use our experience and resources to help you fight for a fair settlement.

Common Types of Bicycle Collisions

• Rear-End Collisions – This is one of the most common types of bicycle collisions and occurs when a vehicle strikes a bicyclist from behind. Bicyclists often suffer serious injuries and are at risk of being run over by the at-fault driver.
• Dooring Collisions – A dooring collision occurs when the driver of a parked vehicle opens the vehicle’s door directly in front of a moving bicyclist. The opened door blocks the bicyclist’s path without giving them enough time to react.
• Right-Cross Collisions – This occurs when a vehicle is pulling out of a side street, alley, driveway or parking lot to a bicyclist’s right side. The bicyclist is then struck as they pass in front of the vehicle or when the driver pulls out too fast for the bicyclist to react and avoid being hit.
• Left-Cross Collisions – This collision occurs when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction of the bicyclist makes a left turn in front of the bicyclist’s path.
• Right-Hook Collisions – This type of collision occurs when a vehicle passes to the left of a bicyclist and then makes a right turn in front of the bicyclist. The bicyclist is then struck by the vehicle or cannot avoid crashing into the vehicle

You Are Entitled To Compensation for Your Damages

If you are the victim of a bicycle collision you are entitled to financial compensation to cover the costs of your damages.  Our team of experienced attorneys can help you file a claim to find remedy for any of the following reasons.

• Medical expenses
• Damaged Equipment
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement
• Corrective surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Lost wages