Have you been hurt in a bicycle accident in Atlanta? If so, you could have the right to file an insurance claim against the driver who hit you or another at-fault party. However, insurance companies are for-profit businesses, and they don’t want to cut into those profits by paying you fairly for what you’ve suffered. Having experienced legal counsel in your corner can give you the support you need to fight back and demand every cent you’re owed. Our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer is here to help.

Get the legal help you need by contacting Bayuk Pratt today for a free initial case review. We’ll tell you how an Atlanta bicycle accident attorney can help you pursue money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more, all at no upfront cost to you.

Benefits of Hiring an Atlanta Bicycle Accident Attorney

A bike crash can inflict devastating injuries that require a long course of medical treatment and rehabilitation. However, if the accident occurred due to someone else’s negligence or fault, that person could owe you compensation for what you’ve suffered. Hiring an Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer from Bayuk Pratt can give you the benefit of an experienced legal advocate who can handle the details of your legal claims so you can devote your time and energy to healing.

Let our bicycle accident law firm help you pursue financial relief by:

Thoroughly investigating the accident to recover evidence of other parties’ legal fault
Identifying liable parties and evaluating your options for recovering compensation, including insurance coverage
Documenting your injuries and calculating your ongoing and future expenses or losses
Leveraging our legal knowledge and experience to develop effective case strategies to fight the insurance companies
Vigorously pursuing maximum compensation, whether through a settlement or by taking your case to court and trial

Our legal team has over 50 years of combined legal experience and a track record of success demonstrated by the more than $300 million we’ve recovered for clients. Firm founders Frank Bayuk and Bradley Pratt know how to take on insurance companies and win. As former senior partners in some of the country’s biggest insurance defense law firms, they’ve seen first-hand how insurers fight accident claims. Today, they use their insight to develop legal strategies to defeat the insurance companies at their game and give clients a critical advantage when pursuing compensation after devastating bicycle accidents.

What to Do After a Bike Accident

If you’ve suffered a bicycle accident injury, taking prompt action can help you pursue the compensation you deserve from the person who hit you.

After a bicycle accident, you should:

Report the accident to law enforcement and request a copy of any police accident reports.
Seek immediate medical attention and follow your physician’s treatment recommendations or recovery instructions.
Get copies of medical records of your treatment and rehabilitation.
Notify your auto insurance provider to secure any coverage that might be available through your policy.
Keep all bills, invoices, and receipts, and gather your pre-accident pay stubs/income statements to calculate your ongoing expenses and lost wages.
Refrain from discussing the accident on social media or posting photos/videos of yourself while undergoing treatment/rehabilitation, as insurance companies could use what you post to undercut your claims.

Finally, contact a bicycle injury attorney from Bayuk Pratt to discuss your options for pursuing fair compensation. The sooner you do, the more we can do on your behalf.

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Bicycle Accident?

If someone else caused the bicycle accident that injured you, they could also owe you compensation for what you’ve suffered.

Your bicycle accident compensation can include money for your:

Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation for injuries
Costs of long-term care and replacement services if your injuries resulted in prolonged or permanent disabilities
Lost wages/income
Lost future earning potential and employment benefits if you become permanently disabled from working
Physical pain and anguish
Emotional trauma and distress from the accident and your resulting injuries/disabilities
Lost enjoyment/quality of life because of disabilities or permanent, visible scarring and disfigurement
Costs of repairing or replacing your damaged bicycle, bike helmet, and other personal property

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- Billy Adkins

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Having worked with Bayuk Pratt on a number of personal injury cases, and having tried cases with Attorney Bayuk, I can personally attest to their exceptional legal skills and dedication to client success. With Bayuk Pratt, you receive top-notch, high-powered representation on the level of the biggest corporate clients. They demonstrate a profound understanding of personal injury law and provide insightful guidance and strategic advice. Their communication is clear and consistent, making sure clients and referring attorneys are well-informed at every stage of the process. Bayuk Pratt’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients is unmatched. I highly recommend this law firm.

- Bethany Schneider

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How Long Do I Have to File a Bicycle Accident Claim in Georgia?

Under Georgia’s statute of limitations, you typically have two years to file a bicycle accident lawsuit. Although two years may seem like plenty of time to pursue your claim, you can best protect your legal rights by talking to an attorney from Bayuk Pratt as soon as possible. If you file your lawsuit after the applicable limitations period expires on your bicycle accident case, the court will likely dismiss your case as untimely, which could cost you your right to compensation.

There are other practical reasons to get started on your bicycle accident claim early. Evidence is a critical part of building a strong case, but it can deteriorate or disappear quickly without legal intervention. Furthermore, eyewitnesses’ memories will fade over time, making their testimony less compelling. Without prompt action, you and your lawyer might have a hard time effectively pursuing the money you deserve, with severe long-term implications on your ability to recover.

Don’t risk this possibility. Instead, contact an experienced Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer at Bayuk Pratt today and get started on your claim immediately.

What Are the Georgia Bicycle Laws?

Georgia law classifies bicycles as vehicles, meaning all general traffic laws apply to cyclists riding on public roads. When traffic laws state that they apply to “vehicles,” they also apply to bicycles. However, when laws refer to “motor vehicles,” they do not apply to bicycles.

Some traffic statutes also specifically apply to bicycles, including:

Anyone propelling a bicycle must ride upon a permanent and regular seat and must not allow anyone to ride on the handlebars.
Bicycles must carry only the number of persons for which the bike has installed equipment, including seats, handlebars, and pedals/footrests.
Children must be at least one year old to ride as a passenger on a bicycle, except when transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling.
A person riding a bicycle may not attach themselves to a vehicle on the road.
Any person riding a bicycle on the road should ride as near to the right side of the road as possible, except when turning left, avoiding hazards, passing a standing vehicle or a vehicle proceeding in the same direction, traveling the same speed as traffic, or when the width of the traffic lane makes it impractical to share the road safely with a motor vehicle.
Bicycle riders may only ride up to two abreast in a single traffic lane, except on parts of roadways set aside exclusively for bicycles or when a special event permit allows riding more than two abreast.
Riders may not carry any items that prevent them from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
Any bicycle ridden at night must have a front white light visible from at least 300 feet, a red rear light visible from at least 300 feet, or a red rear reflector approved by the Department of Public Safety.
Every bicycle must have a brake to make the braked wheel(s) skid on dry, level pavement. A bicycle’s handlebars may not rise above the operator’s shoulder.
Bicyclists under 16 must wear bike helmets that meet or exceed the standards set by the American National Standards Institute or the Snell Memorial Foundation.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Negligent or reckless drivers are to blame for many bicycle accidents in Atlanta, especially when they engage in the following dangerous behaviors:

Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
Tailgating/following too closely
Passing too closely to a cyclist
Running red lights/stop signs
Failing to yield the right of way
Turning or changing lanes without signaling or checking mirrors for oncoming cyclists

Making illegal turns or lane changes
Opening doors on street-parked vehicles in front of oncoming cyclists
Distracted driving
Drowsy/fatigued driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Driving in a designated bike lane

Bike crashes can also occur due to adverse weather, poor road conditions like potholes or debris, or unsafe road/intersection designs.

Common Types of Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists are at particular risk of severe injury in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle, as they have nothing but a helmet to protect them from the force of impact. These injuries can include:

Lacerations and abrasions (road rash)
Dislocated joints
Broken bones
Sprained or torn ligaments
Strained or torn muscles and tendons
Whiplash
Nerve damage
Herniated spinal discs

Facial injuries
Crush injuries
Burns
Traumatic brain injuries
Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Traumatic amputation/dismemberment or limb loss

Contact an Atlanta Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today

If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a bike accident that someone else caused, you deserve fair compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Don’t make the mistake of taking on the insurance companies alone. Instead, contact Bayuk Pratt today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a bicycle accident lawyer in Atlanta to discuss your legal options for pursuing financial recovery and justice.

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