Bicycle accidents often result in devastating injuries for those involved. The reality is that bicyclists do not have an extensive amount of protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into them, and vehicle drivers often disregard the safety of cyclists on the roadway. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we are standing by to help if you need a Courtland, Virginia, bicycle accident attorney by your side. Our team has extensive experience handling complex injury and vehicle accident claims, and we have the resources necessary to help you secure the compensation you need.
According to data available from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, we can see that there were 560 total bicycle crashes reported across the Commonwealth during the latest reporting year. Out of these incidents, there were eight bicyclist fatalities and 531 bicyclist injuries.
Looking at this data, it is clear to see that the vast majority of bicycle crashes involving vehicles result in some sort of injury or fatality. Even when a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, they have very little protection against the force of the vehicle.
The size and weight of most vehicles do not bode well for bicyclists in the event a collision occurs. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our Courtland bicycle accident attorneys have experience helping clients who have sustained a range of injuries, including the following:
Aside from these visible traumatic injuries, we also know that bicycle accident victims are likely to suffer from a range of emotional and psychological symptoms as a result of the crash. This can include prolonged feelings of anxiety and stress, and even symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our attorneys will work diligently to recover total compensation for our clients, including compensation for their visible traumatic injuries and these unseen emotional and psychological injuries.
It is crucial for bicycle accident victims to file a claim as quickly as possible. In many cases, bicycle crashes will be resolved through settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier. However, insurance carriers have very short reporting deadlines, and they need to know about these incidents very soon after they occur.
For personal injury lawsuits that have to go to civil court, the deadline for filing the claim is two years from the date an accident occurs. If an injured bicyclist fails to file a lawsuit against the alleged negligent driver within this two-year time frame, they will lose the ability to recover the compensation they need.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a bicycle accident caused by the negligence of another driver in the Courtland area, reach out to the team at Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. for help as soon as possible. Our attorneys have a track record of success securing major settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injury victims throughout Virginia, and we know what it takes to help you get through this. We want to make sure that you receive coverage of your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need a Courtland, Virginia, bicycle accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115.
