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Any bicyclist who gets hit by a car is likely to sustain serious injuries and damages to both their person and their bike. Get the financial compensation you need to cover your expenses and losses by working with a Salt Lake City bicycle crash lawyer.
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else while riding your bike, call our office to speak with a Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney. If your injury was caused by negligence, you can file a personal injury lawsuit seeking financial damages for what you’ve been through.
The number of cyclists and pedestrians being injured or killed in accidents rose during the time between 2007 and 2015. In these accidents, 818 cyclists were killed. This is the highest number of bike crash fatalities since 1995.
Despite increased awareness, it is all too common to be injured by drivers of motor vehicles while cycling, creating the need to hire a bicycle accident lawyer in Salt Lake City if you become an accident victim.
In order for you to receive financial compensation, we must demonstrate in court that you were not to blame for the bicycle accident. This may seem simple, but it is not as cut-and-dry as it sounds. Bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as vehicles, and failure to do so could put at least some of the blame on you.
Additionally, if you were not wearing a helmet, the other side could argue that you were partially responsible for your injuries if they involve your head, face, or neck.
To prevent these accusations from influencing your settlement chances, you need a Salt Lake City bicycle wreck lawyer that can gather evidence demonstrating how the other party was at fault for the accident. This can be done by gathering and reviewing all of the available evidence:
Many cyclists who have been hit by a car contact an SLC bicycle accident lawyer because they are concerned about how to pay for crash-related medical bills. If you were in a traditional car accident, an insurance company would provide a claim number that could be temporarily used for billing. This is often not the case with a bicycle accident.
You will need to either use your regular health insurance or negotiate with your medical providers for delayed billing. We can help you with this, so that once the trial is over, your outstanding medical bills can be paid through the proceeds.
In Utah, you need to file your personal injury lawsuit within four years of the date of your accident. Failure to do so could result in your case being thrown out without a trial. The other side has no reason to negotiate with you after the statute of limitations has expired, so working with a Salt Lake City bike accident lawyer is the best way to protect your right to sue.
Prior to filing a lawsuit, we will gather evidence and build a strong case illustrating what really happened, the other party’s negligence, and why you deserve financial compensation.
It will also be necessary to determine what your claim is worth. You could receive compensation for any of the following that apply to your case:
During this phase, we will work closely with your doctor to determine if you will be able to return to work and, if so, in what capacity. We will also need to find out if you are going to require ongoing medical care. This allows us to include future expenses or financial losses in our request for compensation.
Do not delay in seeking help with your case. Call Craig Swapp & Associates to speak with a Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney today. You can schedule a free, no-obligation consultation by using the form below or by calling 1-800-404-9000.