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Bicycle Accident Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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Bicycle accidents<\/span> often involve severe injuries<\/span> and even fatalities<\/span>. Determining liability depends on whether the cyclist<\/span> or driver was negligent. Courts consider factors like traffic law<\/span> violations, comparative negligence, and the severity of injuries when deciding fair compensation<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lawsuits to recover damages for injuries in bicycle accidents<\/span> with motor vehicles<\/span> involve many of the same issues as any auto accident lawsuit. Liability for bike accident<\/span> injuries often hinges on who was at fault. Was the cyclist<\/span> or the motor vehicle<\/span> driver negligent? After answering this, the court can decide who is entitled to what in a bicycle accident<\/span> case<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article outlines legal information for bicycle accidents<\/span>. Learn the common causes of bike accidents<\/span>, how the responsible party<\/span> is determined in a negligence case, and more.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one<\/span> has been injured in a bicycle accident<\/span>, legal help is available. An attorney near you<\/a> can answer your questions and guide you through the legal process<\/span> for compensation.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents<\/span> and Liability<\/h2>\n

Cyclists<\/span> and motorists<\/span> share the road and must abide by traffic laws<\/span>. They also owe a\u00a0duty to exercise ordinary care<\/a>\u00a0concerning their highway safety and that of others on the roadways.<\/p>\n

But following all traffic laws<\/span> doesn\u2019t prevent all bicycle accident<\/span> injuries<\/span>. According to the\u00a0National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a>\u00a0(NHTSA), some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents<\/span> include:<\/p>\n