Common Types of Bike Accident Cases That Lawyers Will Review or File

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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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