When cars and bikes collide, cyclists often suffer serious injuries. Bicycles lack the safety features that vehicles have, leaving riders especially vulnerable in the event of a crash.
If you have been hurt in a bike crash, the bicycle wreck injury lawyers at AW Smith Law have experience helping clients seek fair financial recovery for common injuries from bicycle accidents in Columbia, MO. Working with our team could give you a better chance at securing the compensation you need to recover. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more.
Bicyclists in Columbia frequently experience severe or catastrophic injuries in collisions. While vehicle passengers are inside a reinforced cab, complete with airbags, seatbelts, and other safety features, cyclists have no protection against impact. Potential bicycle crash injuries include:
If you or someone you love has been injured in such a wreck, our lawyers at AW Smith Law could help you understand your legal options for pursuing compensation.
If a negligent driver caused your accident, they must be held accountable for your losses. Our Columbia lawyers could help you seek compensation for damages commonly incurred after bike crash injuries, including:
If your loved one sustained a fatal injury, you may be able to pursue damages on their behalf. Wrongful death compensation may include the above, as well as funeral and burial expenses and damages for the loss of your loved one’s services and support.
Missouri is an at-fault car insurance state, meaning drivers can be held financially responsible if they cause a crash. Because of this, bicycle collision injury cases in Columbia frequently begin with an auto liability insurance claim against the at-fault driver.
A driver is responsible for causing your injuries if the crash was a result of their negligent driving. Individuals are considered negligent when they break the law or act carelessly or recklessly. Examples of negligence while driving include tailgating, illegally passing, or failing to obey traffic signs and signals.
To prove driver negligence, our attorneys could help you obtain evidence such as police reports, eyewitness statements, and video of the collision. This documentation could be used to construct your personal injury claim and support your pursuit of damages.
Auto insurance policies may have short deadlines for filing a compensation claim, making it important to contact the at-fault driver’s insurer immediately. You should also notify your own insurance provider about the collision.
You must also file your claim before the end of the five-year statute of limitations for filing an auto accident lawsuit, as outlined in Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120. If this deadline passes, you likely will not be able to pursue your suit in civil court. Our Columbia attorneys at AW Smith Law could help you file your bicycle injury claim and take action before it is too late to seek damages.
Medical costs, lost income, and other losses can add up quickly after an accident, causing you financial stress that makes it difficult to focus on healing. Our lawyers could help you relieve some of this pressure by handling your case, representing you in negotiations, and helping you work toward a successful settlement.
At AW Smith Law, our attorneys are experienced in helping clients seek compensation for common injuries from bicycle accidents in Columbia, MO. We offer free consultations and take many cases on a contingency basis, meaning there is no financial risk to learning more about your legal options. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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