Bicycle Accidents
Atlanta, Georgia Bike Accident Injury Lawyers
Struck by Car
Bicycle Defect Injury
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At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we would far rather prevent accidents than file lawsuits for a person with catastrophic injuries. Too many times, we have seen the terrible physical damage bicycle accidents can cause.
To encourage bicycle riders to protect themselves, we have given away 1000 bicycle helmets and sponsored public service announcements. We take every opportunity to prevent the tragedies we see every day in our work. Our bicycle accident law firm encourages building and using bike trails designed and maintained for safety.
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute reports:
- 720 bicyclists died in crashes with motor vehicles in the US in 2005.
- About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries, and 27,000 have injuries serious enough to be hospitalized.
Experienced Representation in Bicycle Injuries
Our firm routinely handles bicycle accidents resulting from the negligence of others:
- Cyclists struck by car and truck drivers who failed to see the rider
- Bike riders struck by cars failing to yield the right of way
- Injuries suffered due to design or manufacturing defect of the bicycle
- Vehicles sideswiping or cutting off a bicycle rider
Bike Accident Injuries
A bicyclist is at a major disadvantage in a collision with a motor vehicle. Even with protective gear such as helmets and pads, the tremendous weight and force of a car can result in bodily harm ranging from relatively minor to catastrophic injury:
Crashes resulting from bike path, sidewalk and road conditions can lead to serious "road rash" — multiple abrasions and burns to the surface layers of the skin. This commonly results in substantial pain, scarring and/or infection.
We promptly send investigators to the scene to document the damage and conditions, and identify any witnesses. When major injuries are involved, we consult with physicians to develop a life care plan that encompasses all future medical and financial needs to provide for the victim and family.
Tell the insurance companies you mean business.
Call Gary Martin Hays & Associates.
1-888-934-8100
The more serious the injuries, the more the insurance company will examine the medical records, examine the accident record, and challenge their responsibility to pay. You need to focus on helping your injured loved one recover as well as possible. Let the experienced Atlanta bike accident lawyers at Gary Martin Hays & Associates take over your discussions with the insurance company. This is what we do every day – and we are good at it.
Bicycle Safety
Gary Martin Hays & Associates is dedicated to reducing bicycle injuries through public education and providing free bike helmets. The statistics show that the simple precaution of wearing a helmet is critical to reducing needless injuries:
- Two out of three bicycle deaths happen to children younger than 15.
- 1 in 8 cyclists with reported injuries has a brain injury.
- A very high percentage of cyclists' brain injuries can be prevented by a helmet, estimated at anywhere from 45 to 88 per cent. (Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute)
If you our child has suffered injury in a bicycle accident, contact the Georgia bike accident injury lawyers of Gary Martin Hays & Associates. We are compassionate and diligent in seeing to your recovery and aggressive in seeking compensation through insurance settlement or at trial. We offer a free consultation, with offices in Atlanta (Duluth) and Athens, Georgia.
