Cycling Accident Lawyers

This is the most common type of cycling accident, and it involves a cyclist being hit by a car, truck, bus, or other motor vehicle. These accidents often occur at intersections, on roads without bike lanes, or when vehicles make turns without noticing a cyclist.

This is when the door of a parked car is opened in the path of an oncoming cyclist, causing the cyclist to collide with the door.

Pedestrian accidents can happen when cyclists and pedestrians collide on footpaths, crosswalks, or shared paths.

Accidents caused by defects in the bicycle itself, such as brake failure, tyre blowouts, or faulty construction, can lead to serious injuries.

Cyclists are particularly vulnerable to bicycle accidents caused by poor road conditions, including potholes, cracks, uneven surfaces, and slippery conditions due to weather.

These are among the most serious injuries and can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Even with a helmet, cyclists are vulnerable to head injuries if the impact is severe enough.

This happens when a cyclist’s skin scrapes against the road surface, resulting in abrasions that can vary in severity. Road rash can lead to infections and, if severe, require significant medical treatment.

Cyclists often suffer broken bones after being hit by a vehicle or falling off their bike. Common fractures involve the wrists, arms, legs, and collarbone. These are typically the first points of contact in a fall following a bicycle accident.

Impact to the face can cause broken jaws, dental fractures, lacerations, and serious facial scarring.

These can range from herniated discs to more severe spinal cord injuries that may result in temporary or permanent paralysis.

These include sprains, strains, and ligament injuries that can happen during a fall or collision. While often less severe, they can still lead to significant pain and even disability.

These can be life-threatening and include internal bleeding, organ damage, and rib fractures. These may not be immediately obvious following a bicycle accident, but can be quite severe.

Your cycling accident can also lead to emotional distress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression, particularly if the accident was severe or resulted in serious physical injuries.

You can claim compensation for any medical costs associated with the injury from your cycling accident. These might include emergency treatment, hospital bills, surgeries, medications, physiotherapy, and ongoing medical care.

Costs for rehabilitation services, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other forms of rehabilitation necessary to help you recover to the fullest extent possible.

If your injuries prevent you from working, you can claim for lost income. This includes loss of income already incurred and future loss of earnings if your ability to work has been compromised long-term.

Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident. The amount can vary based on the severity of the suffering and the impact your accident had on your quality of life.

If you require help with daily tasks and personal care as a result of your injuries, costs associated with hiring care services or the value of care provided by family members can be claimed.

Compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life, including hobbies and activities you can no longer participate in because of your injuries.

This can include travel costs to and from medical appointments, costs for modifying your home or vehicle to accommodate your injuries, and any other necessary out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the accident.

Your claim can also include reasonable legal expenses from pursuing the compensation claim.

Get started by chatting with one of our bicycle accident lawyers. These chats generally take about 30 minutes, but we’ll take as long as you need. This step is all about us getting an understanding of your claim and what’s happened so far.

A few days after your chat, we’ll send you a letter of advice. This will be written in a way that’s really easy to digest and will give you our recommendations for what you should do next. If you haven’t already, the next step will almost always be to seek medical advice.

Once you’re ready to go ahead, we’ll start the claim process. This looks different for everyone, but it will always begin with us notifying the at-fault party and any other relevant parties. These might be your CTP insurance or WorkCover if it’s relevant.

Our bicycle accident lawyers charge lower fees and get you bigger wins. So you take home more.

You only pay if your cycling accident claim is successful.

You’ll always deal with one of our senior bicycle accident lawyers.

Our award-winning lawyers are highly experienced in cycling accident claims.

Your bicycle accident claim will be handled with a caring, compassionate approach.

Where big firms churn and burn through bicycle injury claims, we take a steady approach to get it right.