Bike Accident Lawyers in Madison, WI

Bikes offer good exercise, dependable transportation, and ecological advantages. They also offer very little protection in a bicycle collision with a car. While the proportion of Americans who use bikes for transportation is small, cyclists have a substantially higher risk of injury and death than car passengers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A bicycle is defined under the law as a “vehicle” whose operator is granted the same rights as the driver of any other vehicle. Yet, whether you bike for pleasure or are a serious year-round bike commuter, you run a high risk of being seriously hurt in a bicycle collision with a car or truck, through no fault of your own. Many of these bike accidents can result in significant medical costs, affect your ability to work, and potentially affect the rest of your life.

If you suffered an injury due to the distraction, negligence, recklessness, or illegal actions of a driver, you may have a personal injury claim. Our team handles evidence gathering, accident recreation, and other essential components of a strong personal injury case on behalf of injured cyclists.

• Motorists turning left and failing to yield the right of way to a straight-through bicyclist. Madison personal injury attorneys at Clifford & Raihala recently recovered 2 million dollars in a wrongful death settlement for the family of a bicyclist killed when a tow truck driver did just that.
• Motorists turning right on red, and crashing into cyclist. This bicycle collision occurs when the motorist fails to recognize the cyclist as a legitimate vehicle. Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at Clifford & Raihala recently recovered $190,000 for a bicyclist struck by a pizza delivery driver who did just that.
• Motorists in parked cars opening a car door into traffic, and causing a bike accident. This is called “dooring.” Madison personal injury lawyers at Clifford & Raihala recovered $575,000 for a bicyclist injured when a driver in a parked car doored the passing cyclist.

Bike accidents like those above can cause catastrophic physical harm, often inflicting spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries on the more vulnerable bicyclist. In addition to serious physical harm, bike accident victims often incur substantial medical expenses as well as lost wages and other financial damages.

Since 1974, our team of experienced personal injury attorneys has fought to protect the rights of injury victims so they can recover full compensation for their losses. At Clifford & Raihala, we understand that a serious bicycle collision can disrupt every aspect of your life, and our team will work tirelessly to help you regain your health, financial stability, and quality of life.

We offer free, confidential consultations to help you confidently decide on the right bike accident lawyer. Schedule your consultation today by calling our office at (608) 257-7900 or toll-free at (888) 791-8422.