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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Cumming

If you have been seriously injured in a bicycle accident, you need to know the cause of the accident in order to pursue a claim for damages. You also need proof of the cause to convince the at-fault party’s insurance company to settle (or to win your case in court if necessary). When you hire an Atlanta, Alpharetta or Cumming bicycle accident lawyer at Gilormo Injury Law, they will work quickly to investigate the cause of your accident and collect the evidence needed to prove your legal rights.

Several of the most common causes of bicycle accidents will entitle injured riders (and grieving families) to financial compensation. This includes common causes such as:

• Backing Into Cyclists – Despite the popularity of cycling in Georgia, many drivers still don’t think to look for bicycle riders before backing up. As a result, many accidents happen when drivers back into cyclists who don’t have time to get out of the way.
• Rear–Ending Cyclists – Whether at stoplights or on the open road, accidents involving drivers who rear-end cyclists are also very common. These accidents can be extremely dangerous for cyclists, and in many cases, they result in life-altering or life-threatening injuries.
• Opening Car Doors in Cyclists’ Paths – Just as many people don’t think to look for cyclists while driving, many also don’t think to look for cyclists when opening their car doors. If you crashed into a car door that someone opened in front of you, there is a good chance that you are entitled to financial compensation.
• Unsafe Driver Turns – Drivers often turn in front of bicycle riders, assuming they will get through the intersection before the cyclist arrives or that the cyclist will slow down. But, as many cyclists know all too well, it isn’t always possible to stop in time to avoid a reckless driver.
• Distracted and Inattentive Driving – Distracted and inattentive driving are among the leading causes of all types of bicycle accidents. When drivers aren’t paying attention, they are far more likely to hit cyclists in front of them, in bike lanes and on the shoulder.
• Speeding, Driving Under the Influence and Other Common Driving Mistakes – Speeding, driving drunk and other common driving mistakes are also to blame for many bicycling accidents. There is no excuse for these mistakes, and drivers who make them deserve to be held accountable.
• Road–Related Issues – In addition to driver-related factors, road-related factors are also to blame for many bicycle accidents. If your accident involved a pothole, low shoulder, visual obstruction or any other road-related issue, you should speak with an experienced bicycle accident attorney in Atlanta, Alpharetta or Cumming about your legal rights.

Building Your Case with an Atlanta Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Many cyclists think the fact that they were hit by a car is sufficient to pursue a claim. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Here’s how an experienced Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer can help you build your case: 

• They can compile all of your medical records and expenses and ensure that they clearly document the cause and nature of your injuries.
• They can get statements from any witnesses.
• They can obtain copies of the police reports.
• They can handle all correspondence with the insurance companies.
• They can document the scene of the accident, analyze the facts, and recreate what happened