Do you tend to ride a bicycle to get from Point A to Point B in Worcester, Massachusetts? You must exercise caution when doing so. Although riding a bicycle is better for your health and the environment when compared to driving a motor vehicle, be aware that enclosed vehicles like cars have metal frames protecting occupants from harm when accidents occur. They also have safety features like seatbelts and airbags that bicycles lack.
As a bicyclist, you are quite vulnerable on the road. If you’ve been injured in a Worcester bicycle accident, it’s likely your injuries are quite serious, requiring costly medical treatment.
How did your accident occur? You can seek financial compensation for your losses if it resulted from the negligence or actions of another party.
Contact a Worcester bicycle accident attorney to discuss your legal options. A member of our team at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. will review your case and offer effective representation if we decide to work together.
Bicycle accidents are not always random occurrences for which no one is to blame. They are often the result of someone’s carelessness.
This someone may be a motorist sharing the road with bicyclists. Negligent motorists cause bicycle accidents when they are:
Some bicycle accidents are also the result of negligence on the part of bicycle designers and manufacturing teams. If your accident occurred because your bicycle was defective, the designers or manufacturers who overlooked the defect may be liable.
Additionally, local government agencies have a duty to identify hazardous road conditions and address them in a timely manner to prevent accidents. You might have been harmed because they failed to do so.
Seeking compensation for your losses and damages after a bicycle accident resulting from another party’s negligence involves filing a claim to collect from their insurance. Losses for which you may be able to recover compensation can include:
It is not advisable to represent yourself when filing an insurance claim. Insurance companies are businesses and are thus more concerned with protecting their profits than they are with compensating accident victims fairly. You need assistance from a Worcester bicycle accident lawyer qualified to negotiate on your behalf to optimize your chances of recovering the full amount of compensation you deserve.
If you have been injured while riding a bike in our area because someone else was negligent, a Worcester bicycle accident attorney at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus is prepared to fight for appropriate compensation, rejecting unreasonably low offers from the insurance company and allowing you to focus on your recovery while we handle your case. Learn more about how we can help by contacting us online or calling us at 617-917-3917 for a free consultation.
