There are many types of personal injuries covered by the law. They include injuries ranging from dog bites, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents and many more. Bicycle accidents are also covered under personal injury law, so a cyclist who has been injured in an accident may have a right to bring suit and collect damages for their injuries.
A cyclist may suffer severe injuries in an accident, if another person (a driver) is found to be at fault. In this case, a cyclist can collect compensation for losses incurred by lost wages, costs for medical treatment and more.
Most cases are settled without the need for a trial. An experienced lawyer can negotiate with the other party in a bicycle accident and agree on terms for a payment to the victim to cover the cost of treating their injuries and for other damages. If the parties are unable to agree on a settlement, the case will go to trial.
After a trial or a settlement has been reached, the losing party in the case will have to pay the victim. An attorney will work out the details of collecting the funds from the losing party, or issue a post-judgement discovery is the other party refuses to pay.
Finally, the losing party has the option of asking for an appeal if they have sufficient grounds to say the case was tried unfairly. In some instances, the case can be reversed if it is found that major errors were made during the trial.
Yes, legal cases involving injuries to cyclists are very involved. They require great legal expertise and knowledge of the workings of the specific laws involved if the case is to be dealt with successfully.
Bicyclists who have been injured should seek legal representation immediately after an accident in order to obtain the best possible protection under the law. Laws are in place to protect those who are injured, and the good news is that there are experienced and knowledgeable attorneys available to help in case of an unfortunate incident occurring out on the road. If you have been hurt in an accident, don’t go it alone. Seek expert legal representation immediately. The law is on your side, so seek help right away.
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