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Cycling is a great way for people to get outdoor exercise in the warmer weather along the beautiful river valley trails. The city is friendly for bicycle commuters, but accidents between roads cyclists and vehicles can cause serious injuries. Children on bikes also risk being injured in collisions with motorists.
Contact a bicycle accident lawyer at our Edmonton firm when you or your child are hurt in a collision involving a motor vehicle. The law limits the timeframe for legal action, so schedule a complimentary case assessment with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the crash. With more than 5 years experience handling these cases, we know what is required to be successful.
Cyclists are often killed when cars and bicycles collide. Survivors may have severe injuries that require extensive medical intervention and cause permanent disability. The financial impact of a cycling accident can be significant, even when the cyclist makes a complete recovery.
Our Edmonton lawyers represent people who have suffered serious injuries in bicycle collisions, including:
Whenever an injury requires time away from work or school, and leads to permanent or temporary disability, the injured cyclist could bring a claim against the motorist involved in the accident.
An injured cyclist can claim compensation for their pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses, or damages. In some cases, family members also can claim compensation.
Pecuniary losses are those with a fixed cost, such as missed time at work, medical services, and supplies not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), and any incidental expenses incurred due to the injury. Non-pecuniary losses are awarded for losses without a fixed value, like pain, disability, and scarring.
Bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that may require a family member to provide caregiving services. When the demands on the caregiver exceed what a loving family member should reasonably be expected to provide, an in trust claim to compensate the family member may be appropriate. Our Edmonton lawyers can explain the damages a person can claim in their bicycle injury case.
Sometimes a bike rider bears some responsibility for a collision with a vehicle. Perhaps the cyclist did not signal before turning or failed to stop at a traffic signal. When the bike rider is partially at fault for an accident, they cannot collect the full measure of their damages.
The Alberta Contributory Negligence Act makes everyone involved in an accident responsible for their part in it. The law requires a jury to apportion fault between the parties on a percentage basis. If they find a cyclist was 50 percent responsible for a crash, the cyclist can collect half their damages.
A similar dynamic exists when a cyclist’s lawyer is negotiating with a driver’s Insurance Company. There is often a dialogue about the degree of the cyclist’s responsibility, if any. Our Edmonton lawyers can push back against any attempt to assign a disproportionate share of the fault to the cyclist and ensure they receive just compensation for their injuries.
Bicycle accidents can lead to substantial personal losses. The motorist involved in the crash should pay for the harm they caused. Speak with an Edmonton bicycle accident lawyer about obtaining compensation
for your injuries. Delaying your claim could weaken your case or even prevent you from bringing a legal action. Reach out to us now to schedule a free case assessment today.