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Helping You Recover Compensation for Your Injuries and Anguish After a Bicycle Accident that Wasn’t Your Fault

In a collision between a bicycle and a car, cyclists don’t stand a chance. Even a small accident that does minor damage to a car can seriously injure or kill a cyclist. With airbags, seat belts – not to mention the tons of metal and plastic separating motorists from exposure – trucks, and cars have irrefutable advantages when it comes to protecting motorists.

  1. Should I hire a bicycle accident lawyer?
  2. How much is my case worth?
  3. What is the Statute of Limitations for bringing a claim?
  4. How much does a personal injury lawyer charge?
  5. Who is Attorney Richard Serpe?

Should I Hire a Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyer?

Not all accidents result in legal battles, but there are some that would greatly benefit from an attorney’s guidance. Here are a few situations that may benefit from hiring an attorney:

Life-Altering Injuries: If you are permanently injured after being hit by a car, it is possible that you will face a lifelong battle of challenges. Especially when your injuries affect your ability to earn a living. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help the insurance companies, and a jury, understand just how much your injury will affect you for the rest of your life.

Your Injuries are Severe: Even if your injuries are not permanent, if they are severe enough, you are likely to have expensive medical bills and lost wages. An experienced personal injury lawyer knows that their client should reach maximum medical improvement before beginning negotiations. As well, they understand how to make the insurance companies understand how your accident has affected your life.

Liability is Uncertain: It isn’t always clear who caused the accident and who should be liable. When multiple parties are involved, insurance companies will try and shift liability to another insurer. If there are numerous injuries, there may be less money to go around. Sometimes it isn’t clear whether the at-fault driver has any insurance at all. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer will make sure all avenues of compensation are explored.


Here’s How A Lawyer Can Help Your Bicycle Accident Injury Claim

Here are a few ways a Virginia car accident attorney can use their legal education, experience, and expertise to protect your rights and add value to your claim:

  • Investigate your accident and determine the potential value of your claim
  • Protect you from abusive insurance company tactics and costly mistakes
  • Negotiate with the insurance company for a favorable financial recovery
  • File a lawsuit and go to trial if the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement

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How Much is My Bicycle Accident Case Worth?

Depending on the specifics of the crash, cyclists may be entitled to one or more of the following types of compensation:

  • Medical treatment. When a negligent driver has caused your injuries, you shouldn’t have to pay for the medical treatment you receive. You may be able to recover costs including hospital bills, physical therapy and any future medical expenses associated with the injury.
  • Lost wages. Bicycle accidents can put people out of work for days, weeks and even months. If your bicycle accident injures cause you to miss work, you can sue for the paychecks you missed out on.  If you are unable to return to work because of your injuries, future loss of income may be included in you settlement.
  • Pain and suffering. The emotional and psychological pain of an accident can outlast even the most serious of physical injuries. Especially if your injuries are permanent, and you aren’t able to get on a bike again.
  • Punitive damages. Reckless, careless drivers are often punished for their negligence through punitive damages. In addition to compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, punitive damages serve as a deterrent for the driver.
  • Wrongful death. When a cyclist is killed in a crash, they leave behind bills and funeral costs – and the loss of future income for their family. Of course, their loss is felt emotionally as well. This loss of companionship and affection is priceless. The Virginia Wrongful Death Act provides a framework to compensate family members for certain losses

Statute of Limitations (Deadlines)

In Virginia, there are strict deadlines for filing a lawsuit. In many cases, Virginia provides a two-year deadline also known as a Statute of Limitations. However, sometimes special circumstances apply and can alter that deadline.  It is important to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after the accident to protect your rights.

Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a bicycle accident, call our Virginia bicycle lawyers or send us an email to set up an appointment. It’s free and there is no obligation. After learning more about what happened to you or your loved one, we will help you to understand your legal options. If you decide to retain us to represent you, we have a no fee promise – you pay no legal fees unless we settle or win your case.

Virginia bicycle accident lawyer Richard SerpeAs a Virginia personal injury attorney, Richard Serpe advocates for those who have been injured due to the negligence of another person, dangerous product, or company. A substantial portion of his 35-year legal career has been devoted to the representation and protection of injured children. His Virginia personal injury practice has a track record of success in obtaining favorable settlements and verdicts for his clients.

Awards and Recognition: Best Lawyers® : (2005 – Present), Super Lawyer : (2006 – Present), Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rating, Avvo.com : Rated 10/10 – “Superb”

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