Bicyclists share the roads in New Jersey with motor vehicles every day, and sometimes a negligent driver will crash into one. The injuries can be life-altering or even fatal. Bicyclists don’t have a shell of metal and plastic around them, nor airbags or seat belts.
If you’ve been in a bicycle accident that wasn’t your fault, seek damages with the help of a New Jersey bicycle accident lawyer. Rand Spear is ready to listen to your story and use our bicycle accident lawyers to get compensation for your bicycle accident.
How do I Get Compensation After a Bicycle Accident?
To win compensation after a bike accident, we have to prove that another party owed you a duty of care, that they violated it, and that it directly caused your wreck. This proves negligence. Negligent drivers are responsible for covering the injuries and other damages of accident victims.
You may be tempted to make a claim against the driver on your own, but the insurers will typically try to give you less than your case is worth. Your first step after getting medical attention should be to talk with an attorney to explore your legal options.
Rand Spear has helped our clients receive over $750,000,000 in compensation during our decades of service. We are not afraid to take big insurers to court and make them pay what you’re owed after your bicycle accident.
What Damages Could I Get for a Bike Wreck?
Accidents create negative consequences called damages in legal speak. You can file a legal claim to get paid for those damages, but which ones you can receive depends on your situation. Here are some of the damages we see in bicycle accidents that may apply.
Medical Expenses
Bikes offer little protection to victims, so the chance of severe injury is high. You can receive compensation for emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, medical testing, and more. You can get payment to cover injuries like:
- Broken bones
- Dislocated joints
- Face and dental trauma
- Cuts and bruises
- Soft tissue injuries
- Road rash
Helmets are only required for cyclists and their passengers if they’re under the age of 17, according to New Jersey laws. Wearing one will reduce your chances of severe head trauma and death if you get hit by a bike. Insurers may also claim that you’re partially at fault for your injuries if you get in an accident with one, so we encourage everyone to wear one.
Lost Wages
Recovering from injuries may mean you have to take time off from work, and you could be left with injuries that prevent you from returning to your old job. We can help you recover lost wages and lost earning potential as part of your economic damages.
Property Damage
Most bicycle accidents cause a lot of damage to the bicycle. You can get compensation for repairing or replacing your bicycle. The same applies to any other personal property you were carrying at the time of the crash, such as a cell phone.
Non-Economic Damages
Our bicycle accident attorney in New Jersey can also help you seek money for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and more. These could be worth more than your economic damages, and we will help you get every penny you deserve.
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How Much Compensation Could I Receive After a Bicycle Accident?
Each case has to be assessed individually because every case is unique. Your injuries, their severity, the cost of your bike, and even your degree of liability for the accident all play a role.
Once we have investigated how much you can receive, we will work hard to get all the compensation you’re owed to cover your losses. We will seek every avenue of compensation for your claim. You may be owed much more than you think.
Why Go With the Rand Spear Team?
Victims need the help of a legal expert to meet the demands of insurance companies and get what they’re owed. We have a long record of getting favorable results for our clients, including a settlement of $450,000 for an uninsured driver hitting a man riding his bicycle.
Our firm has over 200 years of combined legal experience, plus the expertise and financial resources to win large amounts of compensation. When you come to us for a free consultation, our New Jersey bike accident lawyers will listen to your story about your accident and give you information about your legal options and how we can help you.
We are not afraid to go to court because we stand by our history of success. Plus, you will owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Will I Need to File a Lawsuit?
The first step after any vehicle accident is to check for insurance. Most cases get settled outside of court through insurance. Our lawyers excel at negotiating with insurers to get you what you’re entitled to receive after an accident.
If that does not work, you can file a lawsuit to have a judge and jury decide how much you’re owed. Lawsuits take longer, and there is always a risk you could lose. They also tend to be more expensive than settling. We will explain the pros and cons of court and advise you if it is worth your time.
Sometimes an insurer refuses to offer a fair deal, so going to court is necessary. If so, Rand Spear and his legal allies will stand by you all the way. We must hold negligent drivers accountable, and we will make sure that happens.
Speak to Rand Spear Law After a Bicycle Accident in New Jersey
Let us help you move forward with your legal claim after your bicycle accident. Rand Spear is ready to help you with a free consultation. Once you know your legal options, you’ll be prepared to fight for what you’re owed.
Learn how we can help you with one phone call or by filling out our online contact form. Our New Jersey bicycle accident attorneys are standing by to hear your story.
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