Car Accidents
Auto Accidents
Car accidents kill an estimated 1.2 million people worldwide each year, and injure about forty times this number. They are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 6 and 27. A car accident can occur when your car hits another vehicle, person, animal or a stationary object such as tree or telephone pole. It also can include losing control of your car and subsequent damage to your car. If you have been injured in a car accident a personal injury attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit.
There are many causes of bicycle accidents, some of the most common are:
- A cyclist being struck by a car who failed to see the cyclist
- Drivers who ran a stop sign
- Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Vehicles driving too close to a cyclist and sideswiping them
- Injuries suffered because of a manufacturing defect in the construction of the bicycle
If you have sustained serious injury riding your bicycle as a result of someone else’s carelessness or as a result of a hazardous road or defective bicycle product such as a wheel, brake or pedal you may have a right to compensation. A personal injury attorney who is familiar personal injury law can review your personal injury claim.