Delaware Bicycle Accidents: Legal Rights and Compensation Options

Bicycle accidents can be traumatic and often leave people with severe injuries. Medical expenses and other financial losses from these accidents can add up quickly. You may not have to pay for these expenses yourself if you can prove the driver who hit you was at fault for the accident. Find out what your legal options are for compensation today by talking to a Wilmington accident lawyer about the accident.
LEGAL OPTIONS AFTER A BICYCLE ACCIDENT
You might be eligible for compensation after a bicycle accident if you can prove the driver who hit you was at fault. However, if you were at fault for the accident, this might be a more difficult and complex process. Exploring common bicycle accident causes may help you figure this out.
The most common bicycle accidents caused by drivers involve running red lights or stop signs, speeding, ignoring road markings, swerving, improper turns, and not staying in the correct lane. Other bicycle accident causes attributed to drivers include failing to yield the right of way and not following traffic signs. If you were in a bicycle accident involving one of these causes, then you might be able to file a claim for compensation.
Common bicycle accidents caused by bicyclists involve bicyclists who fail to yield to drivers, are inattentive on the road, and improper turning. Improper passing and merging into other lanes are other common causes. Bicyclists who ignore traffic signals, dash across roads, and do not use bike lanes properly may also increase their chances of an accident.
Some of these causes may hold the bicyclist at fault for the accident. In either case, try contacting a Wilmington accident lawyer to explore your legal options. A lawyer can help you defend your claim to help you secure compensation for your injuries.
TYPES OF COMPENSATION FOR BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
The types of compensatory damages you could receive compensation for depends on the extent of your damages. There are compensatory damages for objective losses and for more subjective losses. Objective losses include what can be measured in money like:
- Medical costs for injuries
- Damages to your bicycle
- Lost income from missed work
- Property damages
Subjective losses are not measured with financial losses but with the psychological and social effects of the accident. Common examples of subjective losses include emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of relationships, and loss of enjoyment. These involve proving any harmful psychological effects you suffered from the bicycle accident like anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms.
An experienced lawyer can help you start taking steps to maximize your compensation for the accident. Not only can a lawyer help you collect evidence but a lawyer can also help you defend your claim.
CONTACT EDELSTEIN MARTIN & NELSON FOR LEGAL AID
Take action today to see what compensation you could be eligible for after a bicycle accident. Feel free to call Edelstein Martin & Nelson by dialing (302) 504-4815 to speak with a Delaware personal injury attorney for a free consultation today about your legal options. Our team of lawyers is ready to help you obtain compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, and medical bills. We can be found in Wilmington, DE.