Tacoma Bike Accident Attorneys
Bicycling can be a great hobby, a great way to stay healthy and save gas, but often, it can also be dangerous. In traffic collisions involving bicycles, very often, it is the person riding the bike who is more seriously injured than the motorist. A Tacoma bike accident can lead to catastrophic injuries or death particularly because the rider is exposed to the elements and has little or no control of what happens. If you were injured in a Seattle bicycle accident or if your family member was killed in a bike accident because of a motorist’s negligence, you can bring a Washington bicycle accident lawsuit against the negligent party to recover damages.
In the case of a Washington bike accident, a skilful Seattle bicycle accident injury lawyer may be able to explore various factors or persons who may have caused or contributed to the crash and may be held liable. Some of the parties you can possibly recover damages from in the event of a bicycle accident include:
- Negligent motorists who could be drivers of cars, buses or trucks
- Negligent manufacturers of bicycles, bicycle parts or accessories if the accident was caused by a defective product
- Governmental agencies: The city, county or state agency that maintains the roadways, if the accident was caused because of a dangerous roadway or intersection
- Negligent repair shops or mechanics
Dangerous conditions: If a public or private property is not properly maintained and results in a bicycle accident, then the person who owns or maintains the property could be held liable
Washington law provides a bicycle rider with the same rights and responsibilities as the driver of any other vehicle. A bicycle rider will be found at fault is he or she is not abiding by the rules of the road, which includes obeying DUI laws. But if you believe you were struck by a negligent motorist or were seriously injured because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness or recklessness, the Tacoma bike accident lawyers at the Bernard Law Firm can help.
Our Seattle bike accident injury lawyers are experienced, skilled and have a successful track record obtaining compensation for victims of Washington bike accidents. We have handled numerous lawsuits against negligent parties and have obtained significant compensation for deserving victims. Please call us to schedule a free consultation today.
IF YOUR LOVED ONE HAS BEEN THE VICTIM OF A CAR ACCIDENT IN WASHINGTON,
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
