[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BlogPosting","datePublished":"2022-06-24","dateModified":"2024-09-24","wordCount":424,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/why-you-should-seek-compensation-for-your-bicycl\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/why-you-should-seek-compensation-for-your-bicycl\/","description":"Recently,\u00a0WMTV interviewed Attorney Terry Polich\u00a0about bicycle crashes in Madison. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Mr. Polich has seen his fair share of these. According to Attorney Polich, \u201cdooring\u201d is among the most common bike accidents in the area. These are \u201cincidents where someone is going past a car and the person in the car opens the door and hits the bicyclist,\u201d he says. Our firm always encourages victims of bike crashes to seek financial compensation.\u00a0Here are some reasons why. Bike Accidents Require Special Attention Determining fault in a biking accident is complicated.\u00a0It often requires expert testimony from doctors. These [\u2026]","name":"Why You Should Seek Compensation for Your Bicycle Accident","headline":"Why You Should Seek Compensation for Your Bicycle Accident","articleBody":"Recently,\u00a0WMTV interviewed Attorney Terry Polich\u00a0about bicycle crashes in Madison. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Mr. Polich has seen his fair share of these.According to Attorney Polich, \u201cdooring\u201d is among the most common bike accidents in the area. These are \u201cincidents where someone is going past a car and the person in the car opens the door and hits the bicyclist,\u201d he says.Our firm always encourages victims of bike crashes to seek financial compensation.\u00a0Here are some reasons why.Bike Accidents Require Special AttentionDetermining fault in a biking accident is complicated.\u00a0It often requires expert testimony from doctors. These professionals can help reconstruct an accident by pinpointing specific injuries and how they were sustained.The case may also require testimony from safety experts who can also help explain how an accident occurred.You need an attorney to help sift through all these layers.\u00a0With their investigative skills, they can seek out the right people to testify on your behalf, revealing how someone else\u2019s negligence resulted in your pain.Legal Aspects of a Biking AccidentBy law, bicycles have every right to share the road with any other vehicle.\u00a0Moreover, bike riders may have no other choice. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to ride your bike on the sidewalk, unless that area is specifically designated for bikers.Motorists often swerve or dodge around bicyclists, disregarding their space on the road. This creates a dangerous environment for vulnerable people on bikes.A lawyer can help you uncover a driver\u2019s negligence in a biking accident.\u00a0Drivers may be guilty of yielding right-of-way. They often make improper turns around bikers or fail to pay close attention. Speeding and risk-taking are always a problem, especially around bicyclists. Your attorney can show the court how the driver failed to take proper precautions, resulting in your harm.Compensation You Can Receive From a Bicycle CrashIf you\u2019ve been hurt in a biking incident, you can have your medical bills recovered. Any work you lost can be reimbursed as well. For injuries that impact the rest of your life, you can also receive compensation for the loss of any future income. You may also be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering you endured.If the driver was grossly negligent, you may also be eligible to receive punitive damages. This is extra compensation the plaintiff must pay as punishment for their behavior.Our firm is ready to represent victims of biking accidents. For a free consultation, call\u00a0(608) 282-6200\u00a0today or\u00a0contact us online.","about":"Accidents and Personal Injury","author":{"@type":"Person","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2f34718d3c46ee2833d3ccf83f7221a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96,"@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2f34718d3c46ee2833d3ccf83f7221a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"url":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/author\/lawtoncates\/","name":"LawtonCates","identifier":7,"@id":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/author\/lawtoncates\/#Person"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawtoncates-logo.png","height":73,"width":438,"@id":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawtoncates-logo.png"},"name":"LawtonCates, S.C.","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/why-you-should-seek-compensation-for-your-bicycl\/#Organization1"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"http:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-rodnae-productions-scaled.jpeg","height":1707,"width":2560,"@id":"http:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-rodnae-productions-scaled.jpeg"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/why-you-should-seek-compensation-for-your-bicycl\/#BlogPosting"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why You Should Seek Compensation for Your Bicycle Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.lawtoncates.com\/blog\/why-you-should-seek-compensation-for-your-bicycl\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]