Bicycle Accidents Wyoming
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Bicycle Accident Attorney in Wyoming
Cyclists are among the most vulnerable people on the road and often suffer significant injuries from bicycle accidents, such as bone fractures, head trauma, scarring, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more. These sorts of hard injury claims are both expensive and complex, which is why you need a bicycle accident attorney to handle your case. Bicycles have very minimal protection against other vehicles on the road and lack the rear-view visibility of said other vehicles, putting them at high risk for accidents. While cyclists need to ride safely, bicycles are considered vehicles under Wyoming law, and both cyclists and other motorists need to abide by state laws for optimal safety.
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers in Wyoming, and ergo, must obey traffic signals, laws, and ride with traffic as opposed to against it. Unfortunately, many people do not give bicycles the space they need, and in the event of a bicycle accident, argue that bicycles shouldn’t be on the road. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, hiring an experienced attorney will ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. There’s no need for you to fight with insurance adjusters who will make you lower settlements than you deserve.
The bicycle accident attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen are experienced in the ways insurance companies seek to save themselves money and try to tire you out so you don’t have the energy to fight for what you deserve. Many insurance companies will argue you don’t need an attorney for your case – this isn’t true, and is a tactic used to get away with making lower settlements. When you’ve suffered a bicycle accident, you’ll likely be dealing with serious injuries. Don’t try to handle an insurance company on top of trying to recover. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to fighting for you in an aggressive and demanding manner to ensure you receive the compensation and justice that you are owed.
Common Factors In Bicycle Accidents
Bicycles are vehicles under Wyoming law. Cyclists need to signal when they make turns and obey traffic signs and signals. While bicyclists shouldn’t ride on pedestrian sidewalks, there are no laws against it. However, the defendant’s insurance can try to use that against you if you do. Riding a bicycle while under the influence is illegal. Even though bicycles are considered vehicles, they should not interfere with car traffic and should instead ride as far to the right as possible, with the flow of traffic. Wyoming’s safe passing laws dictate that drivers are required to keep three feet of distance between their car and a bicycle. You must be visible while riding your bike and ride in a predictable manner.
However, even if you abide by all the laws and safety precautions, you can still be victim to a bicycle accident. These cases are often very complex, involving several parties, such as you, the driver, insurance companies, and your attorney. Though bicycle accidents may seem straightforward, they can result from a number of factors. Some of the most common factors of bicycle accidents include:
- Bicycle defects: If part of your bicycle fails, it can provide you with claims against the manufacturer.
- Road defects: Potholes, low shoulders, and other lack of maintenance and road defects can factor into bicycle accidents.
- Vehicle defects: Faulty brakes, worn out tires, and other lack of maintenance or vehicle issues can factor into accidents.
Employer liability: If the driver who hit you was driving as part of their job, their employer can potentially be liable for your injuries and losses.
Driver negligence: A leading cause of bicycle accidents, drivers can cause them through swerving into you, hitting you from behind, not paying attention, not giving you enough space, and more.
Why Choose LeBaron & Jensen For Your Bicycle Accident Case
Insurance companies will do everything they can to deny you the compensation you deserve for your bicycle accident claim. Hiring a bicycle accident attorney like one of our experts at LeBaron & Jensen will ensure you have representation to get the full value of your claim. We provide free, no-obligation case consultations, open communication throughout the entirety of your case, and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients. Our attorneys have represented thousands of accident victims and obtained millions of dollars in compensations. You don’t pay us until we win your case. We won’t stop fighting until you receive the compensation you deserve.
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Miles Lebaron
Tyler J. Jensen
Dallin Morrow
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