Virginia Bike Accident Lawyers
In an attempt to save money, get healthy, and be more efficient, many people are turning to bicycles to get them around town and to and from work. While bicyclists have a right to ride on the same road as cars and trucks, they often face circumstances that put them at risk of accident and injury. Narrow shoulders, aggressive and inattentive drivers, and poor road conditions are all things that bicyclists must contend with every day.
There are several precautions you can take to make yourself safer on the road, including:
- Wear a bike helmet
- Don’t assume that a vehicle will give you the right of way, even when it is yours
- Attach a horn or other noise making device to your bike to alert pedestrians and vehicles of your presence
- Use hand signals to alert drivers of your intention to turn at an intersection or driveway
- Avoid riding at night if possible
- Wear reflective clothing if you must ride at dusk or in the dark
- Use a headlight and taillight when riding at night
- Attach a rear-view mirror to your bike
- Be constantly aware of your surroundings
Sadly, despite the precautions taken by bicyclists, tragic accidents still happen. When a motor vehicle driver is responsible for an accident with a bicyclist, the law holds them legally responsible for the injuries caused by their negligence. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer in Virginia may be able to help you recover damages is such circumstances.
Lenhart Obenshain takes great pride in helping injured people in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. We will aggressively protect your best interest and are prepared to take even the most complex cases to trial. Having represented insurance companies in the past, our attorneys have a unique, insider perspective that enables us to better represent injured people against insurance companies today.
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, please contact one of our Virginia bike accident attorneys as soon as possible. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can make sure your rights are protected and start fighting for the compensation you need to recover and move on with life.
Call (540) 437-3100 or toll free at (877) 716-6434 for a FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced Virginia bicycle accident attorney at Lenhart Obenshain today.
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