Possible Legal Outcomes for Common Biking Accident Scenarios
If you’re a cyclist, you know that there are many dangers out there and the possibility of you becoming injured is real. And when an injury does occur, you could be left feeling scared and unsure of what to do. Retaining a Daytona Beach bike crash attorney who is experienced in helping bikers get the compensation they deserve because of their injuries is crucial. Here, we’d like to explain some common scenarios for biking accidents and their possible legal outcomes.
Vehicle/Bike Accident
This is what cyclists fear the most: being hit by a car. If this happens to you, you will need to obtain the name of the driver, information about their insurance, and witness statements or contact information for any witnesses. The driver’s insurance would be the ones who pay the compensation. Talk with a Daytona personal injury attorney for more information.
Road Defects
While this is not fairly common, some bike accidents are due to road defects such as a pothole or uneven manhole cover. These types of accidents do create a more complex case, and the municipality in charge of maintaining the road could be held liable. The complexity lies with the fact that in order to prove the municipality liable, you must prove that the municipality knew of the dangerous situation but did nothing to rectify it.
Hit and Run Accidents
These accidents are extremely unfortunate, because the cyclist suffers serious injuries, yet the liable person is nowhere to be found. In these situations, authorities must investigate to determine and find the person liable, and in many circumstances, the liable party could face criminal charges as well.
For more information on bike accidents, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced team at Zimmet and Zimmet today.
