Common Types of Bike Accident Cases That Lawyers Will Review or File
- Goldman Law Firm
- Jan 10
- 1 min read
BIKE ACCIDENT INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLES (CAR, TRUCK, BUS OR MOTORCYCLE)
Approximately 90% of bike accidents handled by Goldman Law Firm arise from a collision with a motor vehicle. The most common accidents are:
Motorist sideswiping a bicyclist as they pass the cyclists
Motorist rear-ending or striking a bicyclist from behind
Motorist turning right in front of a cyclist in a bike path violating the right-of-way
Motorist turning left in front of an oncoming cyclist violating the right-of-way
Motorist making a U-turn in front of a cyclist violating the bicyclist’s right-of-way
Motorist violating cyclist’s right of way
Motorist turning or changing lanes without signaling or warning
Parked car door suddenly opening
Car or truck failing to stop at a stop sign or light causing a collision with the bicyclist
STREET DEFECTS ARE ANOTHER COMMON CAUSE OF BIKE ACCIDENTS
Insufficient pathways/roadways
Dangerous road conditions
Uneven pavement
Potholes
Construction that includes uneven pavement or metal plates
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