Finding Insurance Coverage for Bicycle Accidents
When a bicycle is hit by a car or truck, the bicyclist is extremely vulnerable and the injuries can be very serious. At Koch & Brim, our personal injury attorneys help bike accident victims obtain the compensation they need to recover from injuries.
There are insurance coverage options for bike accident victims.
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Bike accidents happen for many reasons. A bicyclist may be riding on the side of the road and a car passes too close and hits the bicycle. Or a car driver does not see the bicycle and makes a turn right into the bicyclist. Drivers often do not recognize the bicycle's right to the roadway and will not allow enough room for the bike. The bike may be run off the road onto a dangerous shoulder.
- Serious injuries: Bike accident injuries are almost always serious. A bicyclist is no match against a car or truck. Wearing a helmet cannot fully protect against a head injury. Broken bones, neck/back pain, and road rash are common injuries, but proper medical treatment can carry a high cost. If you do not have health insurance, a lawyer at Koch & Brim can help you find a doctor.
- At-fault driver's insurance coverage: The person who caused the bike accident should be responsible for providing insurance coverage. If the bike accident was a hit-and-run or if the at-fault driver was uninsured, there are other options.
- Your auto insurance policy may provide coverage: If you were in a bike accident, your auto insurance may cover your injuries. Your policy may also cover the injuries if your minor child was in a bicycle accident.
- Uninsured motorist coverage: When the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured or when the driver left the scene of the accident and was not identified, your automobile insurance policy's uninsured motorist coverage is available even though you were not in a car.
For more information, please see our Motor Vehicle Accidents Information Center.
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If you or a family member was injured in a bike accident, you need to know your rights and your options. Our personal injury lawyers are available to answer your questions and help you understand the resources available for getting the necessary medical attention.
Contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation. We represent bicycle accident victims in Las Vegas, Henderson and other communities in southern Nevada.
