Pittsburgh Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Compassionate Personal Injury Lawyers Fight for Injured Victims of Bicycle Accidents in Pittsburgh, PA
Bicycles are an increasingly popular method of transportation to school or work, especially for people living in cities such as Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, even though there are more and more bicycles on the road, some motorists do not know how or do not care to share the roads of Pittsburgh with bicycle riders. That places bicyclists at serious risk for an accident that can leave them with catastrophic injuries. When this happens, an injured bicycle rider deserves to hold negligent or reckless motorists accountable to compensate an injured bicycle accident victim for his or her damages. The Pittsburgh bicycle accident lawyers of Goodrich & Geist, P.C. use their 50-plus years of combined experience to fight for the injured victims of bicycle accidents throughout Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys’ track records of success obtaining maximum financial recovery for our clients is reflected in the numerous accolades and awards our attorneys have earned, including being named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
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If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle accident in Pittsburgh, contact our firm today for a no-cost consultation to speak to one of our Pittsburgh bicycle accident lawyers about your case and learn how we may be able to help you maximize the recovery you deserve from your bicycle accident claim.
Common Injuries Suffered in Pittsburgh Bicycle Accidents
Because bicycle riders are largely unprotected in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle, bicycle accident victims tend to suffer serious, potentially life-threatening injury such as:
- Lacerations, including deep wounds that can lead to profuse bleeding if not quickly treated; severe lacerations can also lead to scarring that may later need to be treated with skin grafts or plastic surgery
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries, including sprains and tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Neck and back injuries, including herniated or ruptured spinal discs
- Spinal cord injuries, which can lead to temporary or permanent paralysis
- Head trauma, including jaw and skull fractures or eye injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
Bicycle accident victims can protect themselves from the most serious injuries by wearing protective gear like helmets and elbow/knee pads. However, most bicycle accidents will leave riders with significant injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. That makes it critical that a bicycle accident victim receive maximum compensation from those parties responsible for the accident.
Dedicated Pittsburgh Bicycle Accident Lawyers of Goodrich & Geist, P.C. Work Tirelessly to Defend the Rights and Interests of Clients Injured in Bike Accidents
After you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in Pittsburgh through no fault of your own, you need dedicated, experienced legal representation in your corner that will fight to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve. When you choose Goodrich & Geist to handle your Pittsburgh bicycle accident case, you can expect that our attorneys will quickly get to work in your case by investigating your accident to uncover the evidence necessary to build your legal claim.
Bicycle accidents usually involve significant injuries and damages, so at-fault drivers and their insurance companies often try to deny liability or shift part of the blame onto the injured bicyclist to reduce the amount of compensation they will have to payout. At Goodrich & Geist, our Pittsburgh bicycle accident lawyers push back against the tricks and tactics that insurance companies use to minimize their liability to injured accident victims. We aggressively negotiate with the insurance companies, settling for nothing less than full and fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
We also thoroughly prepare your case for trial, if it becomes necessary. Although we try to get you the compensation you need as effectively as possible, we recognize that going to court is sometimes necessary to get you the financial recovery you deserve. Building a strong, persuasive legal case for trial also shows the other side that we are serious about getting you full compensation for your injuries.
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Contact Goodrich & Geist Today to Schedule a Free Case Review to Discuss Your Case with a Knowledgeable Bicycle Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured through no fault of your own in a bicycle accident in Pittsburgh, schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with the attorneys of Goodrich and Geist today to discuss the details of your case and to learn more about your legal rights and options for pursuing monetary compensation for your injuries and damages.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bicycle Accidents in Pittsburgh, PA
Under Pennsylvania law, the statute of limitations for a lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries suffered in a bicycle accident is two years from the date of the accident. The statute of limitations may be tolled in limited circumstances, such as if the injured party is a minor child, or if a bicyclist was injured by a hit-and-run driver whose identity was not immediately known. However, if you fail to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations in your case, the court can permanently dismiss your lawsuit and you will lose your right to seek compensation from those at fault for your accident.
The vast majority of personal injury cases, such as those arising from bicycle accidents, are resolved long before trial, sometimes even before a lawsuit is filed in court. Whether or not your bicycle accident case goes to trial will depend on multiple factors, including whether liability is at issue in your case and the amount of injuries and damages you have suffered. If the other party contests liability or the split of liability, or if you have ongoing medical treatment and are still out of work and thus cannot easily calculate your damages, it can make it much more likely that your case will go to trial. We work hard to settle your claim as efficiently as possible while still providing you with full and fair compensation, although we will always advise you when we believe that going to trial will give you the best chance at maximizing your compensation.
