Bicycles and Car Accidents
Posted December 11th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury.
Many people in Essex County choose to ride bicycles for work, recreation, exercise, and even errands. However, the roads of Essex County are not always bicycle friendly, and auto accidents involving cyclists are on the rise.
When you are riding a bike and you are hit by a car, catastrophic injury is almost always unavoidable. Essex County personal injury attorney Anthony Carbone is prepared to take your case and fight to get you compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and personal pain and suffering.
Top Causes of Bicycle and Car Accidents
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Information Center reports that the top causes of bicycle and car accidents include:
- Cars turning into a cyclist’s path
- Cars overtaking a cyclist
- Cars failing to acknowledge right of way
Other causes may include driver distraction, failure to see a cyclist, as well as road rage.
The cause of your accident will need to be investigated by an experienced personal injury attorney like Mr. Carbone. Once liability is determined, attorney Carbone can build your case to include compensation for every way your injuries will impact your life in the near and distant future.
If you are a cyclist who has been injured by a car, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone to schedule a free consultation today with our Essex County personal injury attorney today.
