Bicycle Accident Attorney

Whether you ride your bike for exercise or competition, commuting or just for fun, there are inherent risks involved when mixing a bicycle with vehicular traffic. Although cyclists and bicycles have just as much right to the roads, an accident or crash involving a car and a bicycle has a disproportionate impact on the cyclist.

If you’ve been hurt or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a bicycle crash that was the fault of a negligent driver, you should contact an experienced bicycle accident attorney at Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo. One of our experienced attorneys here in our Charlotte, North Carolina office can help protect your rights as an accident victim, and make sure you are fully compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses incurred during your recovery.

What to do next:

If you were involved in a bicycle collision with a car, truck, or other vehicle, you have likely seen a doctor. Even if you don’t believe your injuries are very serious, you’ll want to make sure there are no potentially hidden injuries that might not be outwardly visible, like a concussion or other internal injuries. Seeing a doctor also means you’ll have medical records, as well as a proper course of treatment, and documentation for any time required away from work.

As with most crashes or collisions between two parties, there will be insurance companies and insurance adjusters involved. Do not speak to an insurance adjuster or agree to a settlement until you have spoken first with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers at Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo. Insurance companies will be looking for information to prevent fully paying you for damages and injuries — or not paying you at all. An attorney can help protect you from being needlessly interviewed and make sure you are “made whole,” by the negligent driver or others responsible for the crash.

Keeping accurate records is important, too. Be sure to save everything; that includes accident reports, medical records, and any receipts from doctor or hospital visits, prescriptions, chiropractic care, etc. Pay stubs or direct deposit slips will also be important to document lost wages. Were there any witnesses to the collision? Their contact information will be necessary to corroborate your account of events. An attorney can help you coordinate all of this, determine the value of your claim, represent you in any settlement negotiations, or fight for your rights and proper compensation in trial.

The personal injury attorneys at Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo have decades of experience representing victims of bicycle crashes and collisions in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and throughout North Carolina. Call or email us for a free consultation to tell us about your case. We’re here to help, to answer your questions, and protect your rights as a cyclist.