According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, 46 percent of North Carolina households own bicycles. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents happen every day, and serious injuries are not unusual. More than 700 bicyclists were killed and more than 52,000 people were injured in the United States in 2008, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The NHTSA reports that bicyclists accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities. Bicycle injuries and fatalities affect adults as well as children. Some common types of bicycle accidents include: A driver turns in front of a bicyclist A driver who is drunk swerves and strikes a bicyclist sharing the road A distracted driver runs a stop sign or red light A motorist pulls out of a driveway or parking lot into the path of a bicyclist If you sustained an injury in a bicycle accident caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation. We can help you with a bicycle accident lawsuit or a wrongful death claim. The Law Offices of Richard Flexner has the resources and skills to get injury victims the full compensation they deserve. When we represent bike accident victims, we typically pore over accident reports, interview possible witnesses, and examine the crash scene and damage to the bicycle. Whatever it takes, we’re willing to do to uncover the truth. When a reckless driver strikes a bicyclist, the victim’s life can change forever. So can the lives of others. A serious injury could mean a lifetime of health issues. Medical bills can skyrocket. A serious bike injury might even leave the victim unable to work. That’s why it’s important for families dealing with the aftermath of a serious bicycle accident to contact the Law Offices of Richard Flexner as soon as possible. We can help you get your life back on track.
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A serious bicycle accident is one of the most traumatic events many people will deal with in their lives. The decisions injury victims make now could affect them for years or even decades. But it’s hard to know what to do after such a chaotic event. Insurance companies know this. That’s why they often push people into accepting a “low ball” offer that doesn’t even begin to cover the cost of their accident. Such tactics don’t scare us. We know how to deal directly with insurance companies. We can fight for the money you deserve. Your case is about more than just money. It’s about justice, about holding people accountable for their actions. That’s why we work so hard for every client. That’s why we will fight for your rights and leave no stone unturned. Investigating injury accidents and digging for the truth is what we do best at the Law Offices of Richard Flexner.
- Who Pays For Car Accident Compensation In North Carolina?
- Lyft and Uber Accidents
- How to Read Your N.C. Accident Report
- Causes of Car Accidents
- Asleep at the Wheel Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Distracted Driving Accidents
- Types of Accidents
- Head-On Collisions
- T-Bone Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- FAQs about Pedestrian Accidents
- Rear-End Accidents
- Rollover Accidents
- Uninsured/Underinsured Drivers
- Neck and Back Injuries
- Broken Bones and Fractures
- Head Injuries
- What to Do After an Accident
- Dealing with Insurance Companies
- What Is Contributory Negligence?
- FAQs About Car Accidents In North Carolina
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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, it’s critical to contact us as soon as possible. If you’ve lost a loved one in an auto accident, we can help determine if there is a wrongful death claim and help address any legal issues.
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