Injured in a Bicycle Accident in Connecticut?
Sharing the Road: Challenges for Cyclists and Motorists
Bicycles and motor vehicles must coexist on the road, but this can often be more challenging than it should be. Collisions between bikes and vehicles can result in severe injuries for cyclists and may lead to legal action. If you've been in a bicycle accident, navigating the process to safeguard your rights can be both confusing and stressful.
Key Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident
If you're involved in a bicycle accident, follow these essential steps to protect yourself and preserve your legal rights:
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Contact the Authorities: Report the incident to law enforcement immediately.
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Document the Scene: Take photographs of the accident scene, including damage to your bicycle and any visible injuries.
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Avoid Admitting Fault: Even if you think you may be partially responsible, do not admit fault.
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Don't Sign Anything: Avoid signing authorizations or statements without consulting an attorney.
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Contact Your Insurance: Notify your insurance provider if you've been injured.
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Monitor Your Health: Avoid claiming you're unhurt, as some injuries might not manifest until later.
The Role of Insurance Adjusters
Insurance adjusters aim to minimize payouts, often by seeking admissions of fault or signed statements that could undermine your claim. Protect yourself by consulting with our legal team. We'll guide you through every stage of your case, helping you avoid common pitfalls and maximize your potential recovery. Our Personal Injury Claims Handbook offers further insight into navigating this challenging situation.
Determining Liability in Bicycle Accidents CT
When you hire our firm, we collaborate with the authorities to establish liability in your accident. Using this information, we build a strong case and pursue a lawsuit if necessary.
Compensation for Bicycle Accidents in Connecticut
Our dedicated team handles all upfront costs, only recovering expenses if we secure compensation for you. Our goal is to help you obtain the resources needed to heal and move forward.
We pursue compensation for:
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Current and future medical expenses
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Lost wages due to injuries
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Physical disabilities
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Pain and suffering
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Loss of social, familial, or educational experiences
Why Choose Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP?
With decades of collective experience, the Ridgefield bicycle accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP are here to represent you on a contingency fee basis. We advance all costs associated with your case, including hiring investigators and securing expert testimony. If we don't recover damages, you owe nothing.
We proudly serve clients in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Danbury, Ridgefield, Stamford, and throughout Connecticut.
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