Bicycle Accident Book

The Bike Injury Survival Guide

Veteran personal injury attorneys wrote Justice For The Bicyclist in the hope that, with a little knowledge on their side, injured cyclists would be better able to protect their rights. Because injuries sustained in collisions with motor vehicles are often significant, the cost of medical bills, missed work, lost earning potential and, no less importantly, the pain and suffering the injured cyclist endured as a result of the accident – can be high. This book contains valuable information and advice on creating a successful claim – finding the right attorney, documenting one’s injuries, and giving a successful deposition, just to name a few examples.

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That it’s likely that one of several common driver errors caused your accident.

While the law treats cyclists as drivers of vehicles, expecting them to obey rules of the road just as vehicles do, the truth is that a bike is not a car. No matter how carefully you may follow the letter of the law, the sad fact is that drivers may not be looking out for you. Justice For The Bicyclist will delve into some common collision types and driver errors, helping you to better understand your accident.

That children are particularly at-risk for bike accidents.

The sad truth is that bike accidents involving children are more common than we’d like. In fact, more children ages 5 to 14 go to hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with bicycles than with any other sport. If your child has been involved in an accident, it can be a traumatic experience for parents. On top of worrying about their physical pain from injuries sustained, there’s the emotional turmoil that inevitably arises—the fear from not knowing what will happen and the confusion from not knowing what to do. The sense of fear about your child’s future can easily become overwhelming. Justice for the Bicyclist will give you a clear course of action and the certainty that you are doing the right thing for your child and your family.

That an insurance company computer calculates the value of your case.

That’s right, a computer! Today in personal injury, your comprehensive medical examination, history and prognosis are tossed aside by the insurance industry in favor of norms embedded in silicone. The complex evaluation of your injury, which was in the past handled by a trained adjustor, is in many cases now delegated to a machine. Properly documenting your injuries has always been among the most critical pieces of building a successful claim. However, the introduction of computer-based evaluations has changed what it means to “properly” document your injuries. Today, it means understanding how to speak in a language that these machines understand. Following the general guidelines included in this book may make all the difference in your case.

And much more:

How to properly document your injuries to present the best possible case.
What to do in the minutes, days, and weeks following your accident.
How to deal with insurance adjustors.
What to expect during the litigation process.
How to give effective deposition testimony.
And lots more information that will give you peace of mind during this difficult time.