Aurora Bicycle Accident Lawyer

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Are you an avid bicyclist with hundreds of miles underneath your belt? Whether you only bike occasionally, or you use your bike to commute through Aurora regularly, you have rights as a bicyclist. Unfortunately, sharing the road with motorists presents some risk. A shocking number of bicyclists are injured every year on Aurora’s roads, few of which exercise their rights.

We’re trying to change that. With the help of the team at Colorado Accident Attorneys, you can hold the at fault driver accountable. Call us at 303-567-7981 to take the first step in your personal injury claim.

A Bicyclist’s Rights and Obligations in Colorado

When you take to the road on your bike, you are accepting certain obligations and asserting specific rights. Just like people who drive motor vehicles, you have rights and responsibilities on the road. You are permitted to use roads and highways, and this means that drivers must give you the same space and respect they would give to any other vehicle. This comes with expectations—legally, you are required to follow all of the same laws as drivers. You must stay within the proper lane, adhere to all signs and traffic signals, use hand signals to indicate lane changes or turns, and move in the same direction as traffic. In general, you are expected to drive as far right as possible—either in the far right car lane or the bike lane. There are exceptions, such as passing other bicyclists or turning left.

How Bicycle Accidents Happen

Bike accidents happen in a variety of ways, and unfortunately, they are likely to result in severe or even fatal injuries. In many cases, these crashes happen because of a driver’s error or negligence. Drivers can fail to see cyclists, simply because they are used to looking for cars instead of much smaller bicycles and pedestrians. When drivers do see bicyclists, they may not recall bicyclists rights. Some drivers forget just how vulnerable bicyclists are and forget to leave enough space, which inevitably leads to an accident when traffic conditions change.

Dooring is one common type of accident that can lead to painful injuries for cyclists. This type of accident happens when a bicyclist is in the bike lane, riding next to parked vehicles. A parked driver opens their door without checking and opens it into the path of a bicyclist. The bicyclist does not have time to stop and strikes the door. This often causes the cyclist to be thrown from their bike, possibly into traffic.

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Injuries and Types of Compensation

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All bicyclists are at risk of injury when riding, but some groups are more vulnerable than others. Per the city of Aurora, children aged five to 14 suffer the highest rate of injuries among bike riders. Injuries commonly reported after bike collisions include:

Broken bones
Traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries
Scrapes, cuts, and abrasions, all of which leave you at risk of infection
Soft tissue damage
Muscle sprains and strains
Disfiguring injuries

Depending on the type of injuries you suffer, you may be able to recover substantial compensation after a crash. Compensation may be awarded for:

Medical bills, travel expenses, and over-the-counter healthcare supplies
Lost income
Future medical expenses and future lost wages
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Property damage

It’s important to document the incident, the at fault driver information, your injuries, and your property damage to set up a strong case.

Start Your Claim Now—Call Our Team of Aurora Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Aurora bike accidents can result in serious injuries, significant financial losses, and mental trauma. You should not be left shouldering these burdens alone, especially if someone else is responsible for your losses. Let us help you get back to normal and pursue the compensation you’re owed. When you’re ready to move forward with your personal injury claim, we’re ready to assist you every step of the way. Just call Colorado Accident Attorneys at 303-567-7981 or send us a message online to get started.