Lawyer for Bicycle Accident in Ashland, MO

Ashland, MO Personal Injury Attorneys

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Lawyer for Bicycle Accident in Ashland, MO. Riding a bicycle is great for our physical and mental well-being. But too often, bicyclists don't receive the same respect that motorists do and end up injured because of someone else's negligence. If you sustained an injury in a bike accident even after you did everything right, the lawyer for bicycle accident team of Halvorsen Klote is here to fight for the compensation you are rightfully entitled to. We serve the injured and vulnerable in Ashland, MO and throughout the Greater St. Louis area and Southern Illinois. Our consultations and initial investigations are free, and you do not owe us anything unless we secure you the recovery you are owed. Speak directly to an experienced and compassionate bicycle accident lawyer by calling 866-382-4167 or by contacting us online.

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Ashland, MO Bicycle Accident Statistics

In 2020, there were 938 bicyclists killed in traffic crashes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most since 1987. According to data from the National Safety Council, that same year there were 325,173 bicyclists injured in nonfatal accidents. Most nonfatal injuries occurred in children between five and 14 years old, while deaths were most common in riders between 55 and 64 years old.

In Missouri, in 406 total crashes, 351 people sustained nonfatal injuries and six people perished, according to statistics in the Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium. In Illinois, there were 2,180 bicycle wrecks, which resulted in 28 deaths and 1,995 injuries

Across the U.S., the vast majority ofMost bicycle accidents occur in urban areas where traffic is more congested. Thirty-one percent of bike crashes transpire at night, when it is more difficult to notice bikers on the road.

While bicycle accidents account for only one percent of trips, each year they account for more than two percent of traffic accident deaths. The discrepancy speaks to the ruinous destruction people can do when they don't pay attention on the road, and how important safety measures like helmets and staying in bikes lanes are.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Ashland, MO?

Most bike accidents are caused either because of biker error or because a motorist just was not paying attention. Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents we see are:

• Drivers neglecting to to pay attention
• Drivers failing to yield the right of way
• Drivers neglecting to to respect a bike lane
• Drivers passing in an unsafe manner
• Opening a door after parking on the side of the street checking for bicyclists
• Reckless driving
• Drunk driving
• Road signs that impede a motorists vision
• Road hazards
• Insufficiently zoned-off construction sites
• Pedestrians forcing a bicyclist to swerve
• Faulty car or bike components

While intersections are the most common place to see or experience a bike accident, a National Transport Safety Board report stated that "midblock" accidents do more damage because both the motor vehicle and bicycle are traveling at higher speeds. Your Ashland, MO bike accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your accident to determine the cause of your injuries and who is liable for your damages.

What Are Common Injuries from Ashland, MO Bicycle Accidents?

Bicyclists are more likely to sustain severe injuries than anyone else on the road. Some of the most common injuries our lawyer for bicycle accident team has helped Ashland, MO residents receive compensation for include:

• Brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash injuries
• Broken bones
• Organ damage
• Nerve damage
• Joint injuries such as ligament tears

Because of the gravity of the bicycle accident injuries, you need skilled and dedicated bicycle accident lawyers like those at Halvorsen Klote to make sure you are compensated for every way in which the injury has affected your life. In the tragic case of the wrongful death of a family member in the Ashland, MO area, we will stand by your side and help you find some form of peace and secure your future.

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Who Can I Sue for My Bicycle Accident Injuries in Ashland, MO?

Who you can seek compensation from depends on the causes of your accident. Different accidents may have different, or multiple, liable parties. In some cases there is more than one person or organization is liable, and a seasoned bicycle accident lawyer will investigate your claim and make each of them pay you based on how much of the accident was their fault. Some of the parties we have successfully secured compensation from in bicycle accidents include:

A Car, Motorcycle or Truck Driver

Car, truck and motorcycle drivers are the most common liable party for bicycle accidents by not respecting bicyclists' right to share the road. But the road is for everyone, and in the event of an accident the same liability in car accidents applies. For example, if someone injures you because they were texting and driving, they would be at fault for your injuries.

Both Illinois and Missouri have rules of the road for how motorists are supposed to treat and look out for bicyclists, such as yielding to bicyclist when turning. Following the legal theory of negligence per se, someone violates a state statute and injures someone else is liable as a matter of law. So if you wee injured because a driver passed too closely, your lawyer for bicycle accident will only have to prove that the accident caused your injuries, and the insurance company will be more honest in negotiations.

A Faulty or Motor Vehicle Parts

If your result was because of a defective product, such as brakes, you can file a product liability claim. Anybody involved in the chain of distribution must ensure that products are not dangerous when used appropriately and issue recalls whenever a component is found to be unsafe. If they fail to, you can seek compensation from them.

A Trucking or Other Commercial Company

If a truck driver, rideshare driver or other commercial driver causes your accident, the employer may be partially liable. For example, if a trucking company failed to perform a background check, they would be responsible for a portion of your financial recovery.

A Government Entity

Governmental agencies both locally and in the state or federal government are responsible for safely designing and maintaining our Ashland, MO roadways. If a hazard such as cracked pavement played a part in your accident, your Ashland, MO bicycle accident lawyer may be able to find out that a government agency did not follow their own rules for maintaining safe roads. A claim against the government is different in many ways than filing a claim with an individual or company's insurance company, so it is important to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible in order to make your claim.

In Missouri, you can make a claim against the government if a driver of public transportation injures you. Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §537.600, public employees who injure somebody while driving within the course of their employment are not able to receive sovereign immunity like most other government workers are in personal injury cases. Unfortunately, in Illinois, according to 745 ILCS 10/ you cannot sue a public employee unless you can prove that they deliberately harmed you.

What Are My Ashland, MO Bicycle Accident Injuries Worth?

The compensation you receive depends on the severity of the injuries, how they've affected your life, your economic damages and other factors:

• How serious your injuries are — The worse your injuries, the more you'll have to pay in medical expenses, and you should be reimbursed for all of those expenses. Months of physical therapy will lead to more money than a quick trip to the emergency room. Did your bicycle accident lead to a knee replacement? You will need a new one in 15-20 years, and your Halvorsen Klote Ashland, MO bicycle accident lawyer will make sure you are not the one that has to pay for it when a new one is necessary.
• How your injuries have affected your physical and mental well-being — The purpose of a personal injury settlement isn't just to cover your medical bills, but to compensate you for the effects on your personal life, including pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Are you afraid to get back on your bike? An experienced and knowledgeable Ashland, MO bicycle accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will fight to make sure the physical and emotional pain you felt is compensated to.
• Your lost wages from time spent recovering — Any personal injury settlement will also include the paychecks you were not able to earn, even if you had PTO. If you couldn't work because your injuries were too severe to allow you to work for a period, you need to be reimbursed for that.
• If your injuries result in lost earning potential — If you were a construction worker who sustained a permanent injury in a bicycle accident in Ashland, MO and a doctor orders you not to lift over 25 pounds, you need to know your future is secure after you've healed as much as possible. Your compensation will need to substantial enough to make sure your future is not put in jeopardy.
• Policy limits — The defendant's insurance policy may have an impact on your settlement amount. Illinois and Missouri both require $25,000 per person for bodily injury in car accident policies, while trucking companies usually have much more. An experienced lawyer for bicycle accidents will make sure you get all the money possible by filing an underinsured motorist claim with your own insurance company if the negligent party's insurance doesn't cover all of your damages.
• Whether you share any of the blame for your bicycle accident — Both Missouri and Illinois are comparative fault states, meaning that you can still receive compensation if you were partially at fault, but it will be proportionately less based on how how much of your fault it was. So if your damages total $100,000 but you were 30 percent at fault, your compensation would be lowered by $30,000. Missouri is called a a "pure" comparative fault state, meaning you can make a recovery even if you are responsible for the vast majority of the accident. Illinois is a "modified" comparative fault state, meaning you cannot get compensation if more than half the accident is your fault.

At Halvorsen Klote, our Ashland, MO bicycle accident lawyers will know exactly how much you are owed. We know that influential corporations and insurance companies often try their best to devalue your claim. We became personal injury attorneys because we believe that everyone has should be able to depend on the same high standard of legal advocacy as wealthy organizations.

Take a look at some of the other cases we take on in Ashland, MO:

• What to Do After a Car Accident
• Premises Liability Attorneys
• Automobile Injury Attorney
• Motorcycle Accidents Attorney
• Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
• Injury Claim Lawyer
• Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
• Auto Crash Attorney
• Truck Crash Lawyers

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Lawyer for Bicycle Accident in Ashland, MO | Halvorsen Klote

We know that being hurt in a bicycle accident because of someone else's negligence is confusing, painful and creates a large cloud of uncertainty about how you are going to pay the bills that are piling up and whether or not you will ever feel the same again. Our Ashland, MO lawyer for bicycle accident team has pledged their profession to standing up for people who have been treated unfairly, and ensuring that they recover the full compensation they deserve. You only pay if we win your case. Call a bicycle accident lawyer in Ashland, MO today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a free case review.

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