Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia Bicycle Accident Attorneys and Cyclist Accident Lawyers

Representing the Interests of Cyclists when Victims of Negligent Motorist Driving

Many bicycle accidents are caused by a collision with a motor vehicle. Often times, motorists do not pay special attention and carefully share the road with cyclists causing serious accidents. Cyclists aren’t afforded the same protections as a motorist inside a vehicle, such that all body parts are exposed and can cause serious head injury, back injury, broken bones, and sometimes death.Each year approximately 290 children are involved in fatal accidents and nearly 400,000 are injured with varying degrees of severity in bicycle related injuries or crashes. The DC Council has enacted several laws regarding bicycling. In Washington, DC, bicyclists have the same rights as do operators of other vehicles.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed due to the negligence or fault of a motorist or other party, while riding a bicycle, you can bring a lawsuit against the negligent party to recover damages. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Resources

District Department of Transportation, Bicycle Laws