Cycling is a healthy and enjoyable way for you to exercise and for your children to explore. Nevertheless, you still share the road with negligent drivers who sometimes cause crashes that could result in serious injury.
A St. Peter bicycle accident lawyer at Maschka Personal Injury can help if you or your child suffered injuries in a cycling accident. As your personal injury attorneys, we will support you through this difficult time and help ensure you receive compensation that reflects the seriousness of your injuries.
Any accident involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle is likely to injure the cyclist. Even a low-speed crash can force the cyclist over the handlebars, off the road, or into oncoming traffic.
Our bicycle accident attorneys represent St. Peter cyclists who suffer injuries in crashes. Some of the most common cycling accident injuries we see include:
Bicycle accidents can also cause substantial psychological injuries that produce debilitating symptoms.
These injuries can have permanent effects on your health. Even when they heal completely, you may miss time at work and experience a temporary decline in your quality of life. We understand how disruptive an injury can be and will help you hold the responsible party accountable.
You may ride your bicycle on public roads. However, you must obey all traffic laws and any additional safety laws that apply to cyclists.
Minnesota Statutes § 169.222 requires cyclists using the road to travel with traffic. Cyclists must keep as far to the right as possible unless passing, preparing to make a left turn, or avoiding hazards on the side of the road. You must slow at a stop sign or intersection, but you do not have to stop completely if no vehicles are approaching.
If you disobey any of these laws and an accident occurs, you may be partially liable, which means you could collect less compensation. However, you can still pursue a claim for compensation as long as your conduct was not the primary cause of the crash. Our attorneys can help a St. Peter bicycle rider limit the financial consequences of an accident involving failure to comply with the cycling laws.
Unfortunately, accidents involving children riding bicycles happen all too often. It is terrifying when your child is injured, and your claim can be more complicated.
Children are resilient and often heal faster than adults, but it can take longer to assess the long-term impact of some injuries. We typically do not file a claim until your child’s doctor can determine whether an injury will cause permanent damage.
If you settle a claim for a child, the court must approve it and will place restrictions on the funds, typically requiring the funds be placed in an annuity (structured settlement) or certificate of deposit. A structured settlement can provide funds through an annuity for years to come. Our St. Peter bicycle accident attorneys have handled numerous settlements for children and can explain the rules around managing the child’s funds.
Bicycle accident injuries can be serious, and you need a strong advocate to ensure you receive fair compensation. At Maschka Personal Injury, we understand your situation and will do all we can to obtain a favorable resolution to your claim.
We do not charge for the initial consultation, and you owe us nothing unless we obtain compensation for you. Call a St. Peter bicycle accident lawyer from our firm to get started.
