Many Arlington residents choose the eco-conscious and fitness-friendly option of cycling to their community destinations during fair weather conditions. Under Washington’s traffic laws, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists on the roadway, requiring them to follow traffic laws and pay due diligence. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully a cyclist adheres to traffic regulations, they cannot control drivers’ negligent actions, which sometimes place a cyclist at risk of severe injuries in an accident. If you’ve suffered injuries in an Arlington bicycle accident, contact an Arlington personal injury lawyer from Wells Trumbull to represent you in your claim for compensation.
Why Choose Us as Your Arlington Bicycle Accident Attorneys?
Washington’s dynamic scenery makes it a bicycle enthusiast’s destination state, including on the trails, bike lanes, and scenic loops in and around Arlington. At Wells Trumbull, we understand how devastating it is when a beautiful day on a bike ends in an emergency room with severe injuries caused by someone else’s carelessness. We offer the following advantages for your claim:
- A free evaluation of your case and contingency-based payment, so you only pay for our services after we’ve recovered your compensation
- An individually tailored strategy to maximize the chances of a favorable outcome that aligns with your goals
- Access to renowned medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to help us build a compelling case proving liability and the full extent of your damages
Our firm’s well-respected reputation and history of exceptional results, including multi-million dollar recoveries for many clients, puts a powerful voice behind your Arlington bicycle accident claim.
What Causes Most Bicycle Accidents In Arlington?
A cyclist has little protection in an accident involving a vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more, leaving them vulnerable to severe or catastrophic injuries in a collision. Unfortunately, most Arlington bicycle accidents result from the following careless, reckless, or wrongful actions on the part of drivers:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Failing to leave adequate space between the vehicle and a bicycle
- Left-turn accidents caused by a driver looking at oncoming traffic from the right and colliding with a cyclist approaching from the left
- Right-hook accidents caused by a driver turning right into the pathway of a cyclist riding parallel to them on the right
- Car-dooring accidents
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Impaired driving
- Aggressive driving
- Drowsy driving
Depending on the circumstances of the bicycle accident, other entities could be at fault or share fault, such as a negligent road maintenance agency that failed to correct a hazardous condition like a pothole or sandy road shoulders, or the manufacturer of a defective bicycle part.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries In Arlington
Bicycle helmets help prevent death but cannot prevent all injuries to cyclists, especially in collisions with vehicles. Common bicycle accident injuries include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Fractures of the limbs, hips, ribs, pelvis, clavicle, and spinal vertebrae
- Soft-tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and torn ligaments or tendons
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- External head, facial, and dental injuries
- Lacerations
- Contusions
- Severe abrasions (road rash)
- Traumatic amputations
Even mild bicycle accident injuries can cause financial hardship when they result in a large emergency room bill and days of lost wages. A severe or catastrophic injury can cause life-altering adverse consequences. These become the “damages” in a bicycle accident claim.
What Can I Get From a Bicycle Accident Claim In Arlington?
If a negligent driver or other entity causes you to suffer injuries in a bicycle accident, they are liable for your damages under the state’s pure comparative negligence insurance laws. Common damages recovered in Arlington bicycle accident cases include past and future medical expenses, past and future income loss, compensation for pain and suffering, and sometimes catastrophic injury damages like compensation for loss of limb, scarring, PTSD, or diminished quality of life from disability.
Call Wells Trumbull for a Free Consultation With an Arlington Bicycle Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a bicycle accident caused by someone else, you are probably already dealing with painful medical procedures and a lengthy recovery period. You may even be facing an uncertain future. Instead of adding a challenging legal endeavor without experienced representation, contact the Arlington bicycle accident lawyers at Wells Trumbull so we can take prompt, assertive action in your case.