Cyclists have no steel frame around them, no airbags, and no bumper between them and the road. When a negligent driver or a dangerous condition causes a crash, the resulting injuries are likely to be catastrophic. They can sideline you for months and generate significant medical expenses and lost income.
You should not have to manage a legal claim on top of your recovery, and the local personal injury attorneys at Burnett Injury Group deftly handle your case from start to finish. Our Largo bicycle accident lawyers will work hard to pursue the accountability and fair outcome that you need and deserve.
As your bicycle accident attorneys in Largo, we investigate the full circumstances of your crash to determine how it happened and who bears responsibility.
Driver negligence is the first place we look, because it is the most frequent source of serious cyclist injuries. Distracted driving, failure to yield at intersections, following too closely, and unsafe passing all put cyclists at serious risk. Dooring incidents, where a vehicle occupant opens a door into the path of an oncoming cyclist, are another common and often underappreciated cause of injury.
Beyond driver behavior, poorly maintained road surfaces, missing signage, and inadequate bike lane design can also contribute to crashes and may give rise to premises liability claims against a government entity or property owner.
Common bike injuries our Largo attorneys see in these cases include:
Building a successful claim means taking the time to fully understand and prove the cause of your crash, then calculating the full extent of your injuries and losses. We take these responsibilities seriously in order to maximize your chances of a successful settlement or judgment.
Maryland’s contributory negligence principle can make it very difficult for injury victims to claim the compensation they deserve. If the at-fault driver, insurance company, or opposing attorney can show that you contributed in any way to the crash, then even a minor contribution can eliminate your ability to recover compensation entirely. Insurers and defense attorneys are experienced at raising these arguments, with claims that a rider was moving too fast, failed to signal, or was not visible enough.
Our experienced Largo bicycle accident lawyers get ahead of those arguments by gathering and preserving evidence early, including police reports, witness statements, traffic and surveillance footage, and physical documentation of the scene. We handle all communication with the insurance company so that adjusters cannot twist your words in order to use them against you. We pursue a full and fair resolution that accounts for your medical treatment, lost wages, and the broader impact this crash has had on your life.
A serious bicycle crash can alter the course of your life, and you deserve more than a rushed settlement that falls short of what you have truly lost. Burnett Injury Group believes that injured cyclists deserve answers, accountability, and a legal team that treats their case with the attention it warrants.
We are committed to standing with you through the claims process and pursuing the justice you deserve, and it all begins with a free consultation. Contact us today to speak with a Largo bicycle accident lawyer who will listen to your story, answer your questions, and lay out potential next steps.