Toledo Bicycle Accident Attorney

We know that riding a bicycle seems like something that is not dangerous, but we need you to consider that bicyclists have virtually no protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into them. Even when a cyclist is wearing a helmet, that cannot protect them from major injuries to the rest of their body. It is not uncommon for us to see the following injuries as a result of a bicycle crash:

• Traumatic brain injuries/head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries/paralysis
• Internal organ damage/internal bleeding
• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or amputations

Each of these injuries requires immediate medical care and, in many cases, a victim will need long periods of rehab in order to make a full recovery. In the worst-case scenarios, a bicycle crash victim will be permanently disabled.

• Nearly every bicycle crash results in the cyclist sustaining an injury.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 840 bicyclist deaths in the US during the reporting year 2018. Many thousands more were injured. In and around crowded places like Toledo, these incidents are much more common and often happen in areas where the bicyclist has the right of way:

• At intersections with a green light for the rider
• On bike paths or sidewalks
• On the roadways where they are legally allowed to ride

All too often, we find that drivers fail to give bicyclists the space they deserve or do not yield to them when they are supposed to. Especially dangerous for cyclists are drivers who operate while impaired by drugs or alcohol or who are distracted by their phones or other devices.

An injured bicyclist should not be on the line financially if their injuries are caused by someone else.