Bicycle Accident Attorney in Highlands Ranch, CO

The bicycle’s small size can make a bicyclist extra vulnerable on the road, so drivers must stay vigilant when driving near bicyclists or bike lanes. Unfortunately, some people ignore the rights of bicyclists—a dangerous attitude that increases the risk of a crash, which may result in severe injuries for the bicyclist.

If you or a loved one was hurt in such an incident, one of our bicycle accident lawyers in Highlands Ranch, CO, can help you hold the other party responsible. Our team has over 125 years of collective experience and recovered upwards of $125 million for clients. You can count on us to put your needs first, no matter what. Contact The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, to begin.

When we take on your case, one of the first things our Highlands Ranch personal injury attorneys will do is gather evidence. The crash report, photographs of the bicycle accident scene and visible injuries, traffic camera footage, medical records, and witness statements are prime examples of what we typically collect. Documentation like this gives us insight into what caused the bicycle accident. Common bike accident causes include:

• Failure to yield the right of way
• Distracted driving
• Impaired driving
• Failure to follow traffic signs and signals
• Dooring
• Blocking the bike lane
• Unmarked intersections
• Vehicle defects

Driver error is often the cause of these crashes, so if that’s your situation, we can hold the driver accountable. Drivers are not the only possible responsible party, though. Other bicyclists and pedestrians may also disregard traffic laws, which could force a bicyclist to swerve to avoid them.

In addition, government agencies might not have tended to road hazards in time, or a mechanic could have failed to spot a problem with the involved driver’s car. In some cases, multiple parties share fault for the crash, but The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can pursue each accordingly. As long as we can show that their negligence caused the collision and your injuries, you should have a valid case against them.

We understand that you’re under a lot of stress, but we can help you navigate complicated legal processes. Our lawyers fight for results that make a difference, and our 99 percent success rate of recovering damages attests to that.

Your lawyer will go through all the details of your case and may determine that you’re eligible to receive compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Medical care costs
• Loss of income
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Wrongful death, if your loved one died from complications related to their bicycle accident injuries

Once we’ve reached a full understanding of your losses, we go up against the insurance company and demand a settlement that accounts for all of your damages. Your legal team can handle all the back and forth with them so you don’t have to. Keep in mind that it’s not uncommon for insurers to reject our initial request and offer a lower amount instead.

However, it’s our job to help make you whole again. If we believe their offer doesn’t suffice, we will negotiate with them until we come to a figure that does. Bicycle accident cases don’t generally go to trial, but if the insurer resists fairly compensating you, we are more than willing to begin court proceedings. Call The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, today to learn more.

It’s crucial to make the most of the time you have to file a lawsuit after a bicycle accident. According to CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101, most people have three years from the day of the accident to bring a personal injury action against another party.

In the event you’re suing for wrongful death, you’d usually have two years from the day the decedent passed away to do so, per CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102. A wrongful death lawyer on our team can help you figure out who qualifies to file and/or benefit from this action.

Failing to comply with the corresponding timeline could prompt the court to deny your case, which would bar you from collecting any compensation from the other party. However, by letting us know about your bicycle accident early, we can ensure that you file your case before time runs out.