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Bicycle Accident Lawyers
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Drivers have a duty to share the road. If you were hit while biking, schedule a consultation to learn your rights and legal options.
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Bike crashes cause terrible injuries. Without a car’s protection, your body takes the full force of the impact. Broken bones, head injuries, and spinal damage can leave you with huge medical bills while you’re unable to work.
At DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall, our North Carolina bicycle accident lawyers stand up for injured cyclists. We know the challenges you face on North Carolina roads and work to get you the money you deserve after a crash.
Don’t let a careless driver destroy your health, your love of cycling, or your finances.
Each year, about 1,000 bicyclists get hit by cars on North Carolina roads. In 2021, these crashes killed more than 20 people across our state. Even with more bike lanes and greenways in the Raleigh-Durham area, cyclists remain at serious risk.
The math is simple and scary: when a 20-pound bike meets a 4,000-pound car, the cyclist almost always gets the worst injuries.
Most bike accidents happen because drivers make mistakes or don’t follow the law. Common causes include:
These preventable crashes often cause life-changing injuries to cyclists who did nothing wrong.
Without a car’s protection, cyclists often suffer severe injuries in crashes:
These injuries often need extensive medical care, long rehab, and may leave you permanently disabled. Medical bills can quickly reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Under North Carolina General Statute § 20-4.01(49), bicycles are considered vehicles, and cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers on most roads. This means:
Many drivers either don’t know these laws or ignore them. When their carelessness causes a crash, they should pay for the harm they cause.
Bike accident cases are tricky and require special knowledge:
At DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall, our Raleigh bicycle accident attorneys have the skills to overcome these challenges. We work with crash experts, doctors, and bicycle safety professionals to build the strongest possible case for our injured clients.
The steps you take right after a bike crash can greatly affect your chances of getting fair compensation:
Remember, anything you say to insurance adjusters can hurt your case. Let our experienced lawyers handle these talks to protect your rights.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a bicycle accident, don’t face this difficult time alone. The experienced North Carolina bicycle accident attorneys at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall are ready to stand up for your rights and help you get the compensation you need.
Time is critical in bicycle accident cases. Evidence disappears quickly, and insurance companies immediately start building their defense. Contact us to schedule your no-obligation case review.
Serving clients throughout Raleigh, Durham, Orange, Carteret, and Chatham Counties, and all of North Carolina.
Wake County
Carteret County
Durham County
Orange County
Chatham County
Johnston County (Smithfield courthouse only)
As an injured cyclist, you may be entitled to money for:
In cases involving especially bad behavior, like drunk driving, you might also get punitive damages.
If you’re hit by an uninsured driver, you may still have options. Your own car insurance policy may cover you through uninsured motorist protection, even though you were on a bike. Your health insurance may cover medical expenses, and sometimes homeowner’s insurance policies help. Our lawyers will find all possible sources of compensation.
In North Carolina, you have three years from the crash date to file a personal injury claim. However, it’s important to start the legal process much sooner. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and building a strong case takes time. The sooner you call a lawyer, the better your chances.
North Carolina follows the strict contributory negligence rule, which means if you’re found even 1% at fault, you might get nothing. This makes having an experienced bicycle accident attorney essential. Our lawyers know how to counter claims that you were partly at fault and will work to show the driver was completely responsible for your injuries.
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