Bicycle riding grows more popular every year in the United States. And why not? Cycling is good exercise, contributing to improved health, physical fitness, and well-being. At the same time, cycling is green transportation, reducing our use of fossil fuels and improving the quality of the environment.
But bicycle injury lawyers in Raleigh know that increased danger comes with that increased popularity. Even the most experienced and skillful cyclist is vulnerable out on the road or on the trail. Only two narrow tires stand between him and a nasty spill. There is no chassis to surround and protect a cyclist, as there is in an automobile, and no air bags to soften the blow of a collision. On a bike, there is no such thing as a minor fender-bender.
The most serious bicycle-accident injuries are to the head, including traumatic brain injury and concussion. Cyclists are also subject to fractures and dislocations, sprains and strains, lacerations, and abrasions (known as road rash). Bicycle injuries can lead to long-term disability, constant pain, loss of employment, crippling physical conditions, and even death. Children are especially vulnerable because they lack adult experience and judgment.
The legal team at Smyth & Cioffi, LLP can help you after a bike accident. Their experienced Raleigh bicycle injury attorneys will investigate the cause of your injuries, help you obtain medical care, assist with insurance issues, and determine if another person is at fault. They will investigate road or trail conditions that might have contributed to your accident, determine if defective equipment is at fault, and find eyewitnesses to testify at trial.
The knowledgeable and reliable bike injury lawyers at Smyth & Cioffi in Raleigh will evaluate your case and advise you about your rights and obligations. However, you must act quickly, because the North Carolina statute of limitations allows only a limited time after your accident to sue the person who is responsible.
For more than two decades in personal injury and insurance practice, the attorneys at the law office of Smyth & Cioffi have demonstrated a track record of litigation success. We take on some of the toughest cases and we see them through to the point of settlement, litigation, or appeal. Our lawyers know the law and are committed to getting just results. Put our experience to work for you when you call or email us today. The initial consultation is free and there is no legal fee until you collect a settlement or monetary judgment.
