Las Vegas may have been named a bicycle-friendly community, but this is not always the case as is evidenced by this tragic incident. The design of bicycles makes it impossible for a cyclist to come away from an accident without a scratch. At the barest minimum, the cyclist will suffer injuries with varying levels of severity. In a worst-case scenario, the cyclist may not survive the accident at all.
If a bicycle collides with a vehicle traveling at 25 mph, there is an 89% chance that the bicycle rider will survive. If the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph, however, the chances of the cyclist surviving drops to 35%. Unfortunately, the speed limit on the majority of Las Vegas roads is in the range of 45 mph.
What this means is that if a bicycle rider is hit by a vehicle on a Las Vegas road, the chances of survival are not good. Should the rider survive, he or she would do so with serious injuries.
Now, what could cause a vehicle to hit a bicycle rider, especially as the state of Nevada has taken extra care to ensure that the state is bicycle-friendly? The major culprit is negligence, which can manifest in any of a dozen ways.
Sustaining serious injuries or even losing a life as a result of the negligence of another party is usually a tough pill to swallow. That is aside from having to deal with the fallout from the accident, such as hospital bills, being in severe pain and discomfort, loss of income due to an inability to work, and so on.
If you or your loved one has suffered injuries in a bicycle accident as a result of the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to some compensation though a personal injury claim. Reach out to a Las Vegas bicycle accident lawyer today for an evaluation of your case and the legal options available to you.
As earlier established, the major culprit in bicycle accidents is negligence, which is manifested in different ways. One major way this happens is when a vehicle hits a bicycle rider on the road. However, bicycle accidents can happen due to other causes. They include:
Common injuries that can arise from bicycle accidents include soft tissue damage (such as trauma to skin and muscles), bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and in severe cases, death.
When you are in an accident, the first thing you should do is get the authorities involved. Call 911 both to get immediate medical attention and to have the accident officially documented by the police. A police report of the accident is non-negotiable when you are seeking compensation for your injuries.
Next, engage an experienced and competent Las Vegas bicycle accident lawyer. Our attorneys at DBLF Injury Lawyers have been fighting for Nevada injury victims since 2005. We are an AV-rated, award-winning law firm that goes all out to ensure we get results for our clients. Our track record bears testament to just how successful we have been in getting the desired results for our clients.
Contact us today to schedule a free non-obligatory consultation and get a better understanding of your case and the legal remedies available to you.
