Bicycle Accidents in Alabama

Attorney for Bike Accident Claims and Lawsuits

Injured in a bicycle accident? You may have grounds for a civil lawsuit against whatever person caused the accident, whether this was the driver of a car or perhaps the manufacturer of the bicycle for a defective or dangerous product. By talking to an Alabama bike accident lawyer as soon as possible, you can learn more about your particular case.

Timothy A. Hughes is a skilled personal injury attorney dedicated to helping accident and injury victims seek justice and the money they need to rebuild their lives. He assists clients with bicycle accident claims throughout all of Alabama, including those that involve trucks, buses, ambulances, or any other types of motor vehicles.

What Causes Bicycle Accidents?

A bicycle accident, when involving a motor vehicle, may be caused by negligence on the part of the bicycle rider or the motorist. All it takes is a split second. A driver may take his or her attention off the road for only a moment to adjust the radio or answer a cell phone. A motorist may not see the bicyclist at all if he or she is not looking for bicyclists with which he or she is sharing the road. Some drivers actually are unaware of a bicycle rider's rights and responsibilities on the road and may therefore infringe upon them or fail to grant the right of way when necessary, causing an accident.

Bicycle accidents may also be caused by objects in the road, large potholes, faulty traffic lights, poor road design, a defective bike or auto part, or any combination of these and driver negligence.

By establishing the cause of your bicycle accident, an attorney can work to hold the responsible party accountable in civil court - offering you the opportunity to recover maximum financial compensation for your injuries. To learn more, contact Alabama bicycle accident attorney Timothy A. Hughes today.