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Akron Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries and significant financial loss. When another motorist’s negligence is the cause, help is available, and you can hold the liable party accountable.

At KNR, our bicycle accident attorneys in Akron are here to discuss your legal options and guide you toward physical and financial recovery. Contact us for a free evaluation. At KNR, we remove the stress of filing a claim or lawsuit. Our team offers 100% free consults, zero upfront fees, and we pursue the maximum amount possible.
Contact KNR at (330) 869-9007 today.

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Akron Helmet Laws

The CDC reports more than 2,400 bike accidents annually. Ohio saw nearly 30 bike accidents in 2021.

State law has no requirement that bicyclists use a helmet when riding. However, Akron ordinances say anyone under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet that meets or exceeds the American National Standards Institute standards. Those found in violation could face a fine.

How Did Your Bike Accident Happen?

Most Akron bicycle accidents are caused by driver negligence and car accidents. However, some other actions and behaviors that result in bike crashes are:

  • Failing to check blind spots when changing lanes
  • Making the right or left turns suddenly in front of oncoming cyclists
  • Sideswiping bicyclists who are traveling on the shoulder
  • Opening doors in front of bicyclists in busy urban centers
  • Failing to come to a complete stop at stop signs
  • Pulling out from driveways or parked positions without looking
  • Failing to yield to a bicyclist when it is appropriate
  • Driving too fast, driving aggressively, or antagonizing bicyclists
  • Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other incapacitating influences
  • Talking on a cell phone or otherwise engaging a mobile device while driving

Common Car vs. Bike Injuries

Akron bike injuries can be mild, severe, or even life-changing. Some of the most frequently seen bicycle accident injuries include:

  • Lesiones faciales
  • Dental fractures
  • Lesiones medulares
  • Internal bleeding
  • Lacerations and abrasions
  • Road rash
  • Lesiones cerebrales traumáticas
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Loss of limbs
  • Concussion
  • Musculoskeletal dislocation

Medical Care after a Bike Accident is Vital

Initially, the symptoms you experience may seem minor. But they may become more critical as time goes on if they are left untreated. You could be stuck dealing with exorbitant medical expenses if you do not handle your health care and medical treatment immediately after the accident. By visiting a doctor and following their treatment plan, you get the care you need while accurately documenting your condition and recovery. This makes pursuing compensation for your losses easier.

Steps To Take after a Bike Accident in Akron

The steps you should take following a bicycle vs. vehicle collision are instrumental. They include:

  • Contacting Akron police and 911
  • Securing the liable parties and witness contact information and insurance details
  • Providing police with important details regarding how the accident occurred
  • Documenting the accident scene and gathering evidence to support your case
  • Making notes of the severity of your injuries and how the accident occurred
  • Obtain a medical evaluation and follow your physician’s treatment plan
  • Reach out to a bicycle accident attorney in Akron for help

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Compensation After an Akron Bicycle Accident

If another party is responsible for causing your bicycle accident injuries, they should also be compelled to compensate you for your suffering. The bicycle accident claims process begins by hiring a legal advocate at KNR to take on your case. From there, you can expect:

  • Your lawyer will investigate how your accident occurred and secure the evidence needed to prove negligence
  • Next, your attorney will take an inventory of how your life has been influenced by the incident and your resulting injuries
  • Once you know what your claim is worth, your attorney can file a claim with the liable party’s insurer since Ohio operates under a fault-based system.
  • Your lawyer will negotiate with the insurer to secure a favorable settlement
  • If your insurance settlement does not meet your needs or the defendant is not insured, your attorney may need to present your case at trial

Who’s At-Fault & Who’s Liable for Your Akron Bike Accident?

Proving liability following a bicycle accident is critical if you hope to be awarded compensation. Your attorney will be responsible for showing that someone else’s misconduct or negligence is directly or indirectly the cause of your bicycle accident injury and subsequent damages.

There are several ways to figure out who could be at fault for your bicycle accident injuries. Some of these include:

  • The driver admitted culpability
  • Police assertions
  • Insurance investigations
  • A review of your case by an arbitrator
  • Liability determination by a jury at trial

Proving Negligence for A Bike Accident

For liability to be established, your attorney will need to the following elements of negligence:

  • The bike accident victim was owed a duty of care. For example, motorists owe bicyclists a duty of care when sharing the roadways.
  • The defendant violated their duty through unsafe driving, failure to make necessary repairs, or other recklessness.
  • The breach in their duty was the cause of the bicyclist’s trauma, injuries, and damages.
  • The victim suffered significant emotional, financial, or physical damages.

Bike Accident Damages & Potential Compensation

There are multiple ways in which you may be able to recover compensation for your damages following a bicycle accident. Remember, you have the right to recoup both your economic damages and non-economic losses.

Some examples of what you may be entitled to include:

  • Costs of prescription medications
  • Hospital bills
  • Co-pays
  • Transportation costs
  • Costs of replacing your bike
  • Disfigurement and skin scarring
  • Menor calidad de vida
  • Future medical expenses
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Pérdida de ingresos

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Desde nuestra fundación en 2005, Kisling, Nestico & Redick se ha dedicado a ayudar a las víctimas de lesiones personales a luchar por la indemnización que se merecen cuando un accidente afecta a su estilo de vida. Hemos ayudado a más de 10 000 personas y estamos dispuestos a seguir luchando por los habitantes de Ohio y por cualquier persona que merezca una indemnización por sus reclamaciones por lesiones personales.

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We Help Akron Bicycle Accident Victims

When you’ve been seriously injured while riding your bike, you need legal guidance and support from an experienced lawyer. At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we know what it takes to prove the driver owed you a duty of care and how to illustrate the negative impact on your daily life. Let us explain the process and what you can expect in a free, no-risk consultation.

Akron Bike Accident FAQs

How long do I have to file my bicycle accident claim in Akron?

 

Ohio law, under Ohio Revised Code ORC §2305.10, bicycle accident claims and all personal injury lawsuits need to be filed before the two-year statute of limitations expires. This deadline is strict. If your claim is not filed in time, the Ohio civil courts will prohibit you from having your case heard at trial.

The sooner you get an attorney on your case, the more likely we can gather time-sensitive evidence, such as video footage of your bicycle accident and witness statements. If this evidence is lost, it could be more difficult to prove liability in your case.

When do bicyclists have the right of way?

 

Bicyclists have a responsibility to follow all traffic laws. This way, they are treated the same way as traditional motorists and have the same rights. Bikers should be prepared to yield to the right of way, stop at traffic lights, and utilize bike lanes and crosswalks. Bikers always have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk.

A person caused my bike accident with another driver. Can I sue?

 

If a pedestrian caused another driver to hit you, you may be entitled to take legal action against the liable party. Your lawyer must conduct a thorough investigation to ensure all parties who contributed to your accident are identified and named in your claim or lawsuit. This way, you can recover maximum compensation.

Can I recover damages if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?

 

Local ordinances require Akron bicyclists to wear a helmet if they are under 16. But if you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, your possible compensation could be reduced under Ohio’s modified comparative negligence laws (Ohio Revised Code ORC 2315.33).

This could result in a shared fault deduction which could adversely impact the amount of compensation you are awarded. Your attorney will ensure fault is accurately assessed in your case to protect your bicycle accident settlement.

Our Bike Accident Lawyers Will:

  • Investiga, recopila pruebas y descubre quiénes son los responsables de tu accidente.
  • Entrevista a testigos, profesionales sanitarios y expertos para demostrar cómo se ha visto afectada tu vida.
  • Ponte en contacto con la aseguradora, aclara quién es el responsable y intenta conseguir la máxima indemnización.
  • Calcula el valor total y justo de tu accidente de tráfico: lo que has perdido y lo que te corresponde.
  • Te mantendremos informado y te haremos partícipe. Puedes contactar con KNR por teléfono, mensaje de texto, correo electrónico o Zoom.
  • Defiende tus derechos y, si es necesario, lleva tu caso ante los tribunales.
  • Nunca te cobraremos por adelantado. Si no se consigue la indemnización, no hay ningún coste.