Bicycle accidents are, unfortunately, common in Reno. With an increased interest in cycling and a lack of bicycle lanes, cyclists are forced to share the road with cars. Although common, bicycle accidents can be dangerous.
Cyclists can sustain catastrophic injuries following an accident. If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, you deserve financial help with your recovery. When you hire a Reno bicycle accident lawyer from The Law Office of John Arrascada LLC, you can be confident you have a tenacious advocate by your side. With more than 30 years of trial experience, our personal injury attorney provides zealous and aggressive advocacy to all our clients.
Cyclists can experience serious injuries in car accidents. This includes:
The most common are head injuries. Even when cyclists wear helmets, they can still sustain traumatic brain injuries, concussions, or skull fractures.
Bicycle accidents can happen for several reasons. Some of the most common causes are:
Thankfully, cyclists can recover financial compensation with the help of a bicycle injury attorney, regardless of who caused the accident in Reno.
According to Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.141, the state follows a modified comparative negligence standard. This means that anyone in a lawsuit can recover compensation if they are not more than 50 percent at fault. If a party is found partially at fault, the court will reduce their financial reimbursement according to their percentage of fault.
For example, if you are found 20 percent at fault for the accident and are offered an award of $100,000, the court would reduce your recovery to $80,000.
A party can claim compensation for two types of damages: economic and non-economic. Expenditures that are easily documented and calculated are considered economic damages. These include medical bills, lost wages, and property damages. Non-economic damages are more difficult to estimate. These include, but are not limited to:
In cases of especially egregious conduct, the court can choose to award punitive damages. These are financial charges intended to punish a party for their wrongdoing. If someone was killed in the accident, their surviving family members can claim wrongful death damages. This allows the family to collect for funeral expenses, medical expenses related to the final injury, loss of companionship or financial support, and pain and suffering. Wrongful death damages are available to spouses, children, parents, or personal representatives of the deceased’s estate.
While it might sound overwhelming, your Reno bicycle accident attorney can calculate the appropriate amount of damages and determine who is responsible for paying them.
Because bicycle accidents can have many causes, they can have several responsible parties. The most common parties held responsible are negligent drivers. However, those are not the only causes of car accidents.
Sometimes accidents happen because another cyclist or pedestrian acted in a negligent manner. If that is the case, the injured party can hold them responsible.
When bicycle accidents occur because of poor road conditions, improper signage, or unsafe bicycle lanes, cyclists can hold the city, county, or state liable. It depends on which entity oversaw the maintenance of the road or lanes in question.
Property owners can also be held responsible if a bicycle accident takes place because of a hazard on their property that they should have removed. Manufacturers are liable if faulty parts on the bicycle or other vehicles caused the accident.
Bicycle accident attorney John Arrascada has extensive experience in Reno personal injury cases and can help you identify which party—or parties—are at fault for your injuries and seek fair compensation to aid in your recovery.
At The Law Office of John Arrascada LLC, every case is personal to us. When it comes to hiring a Reno bicycle accident lawyer, you need a fierce advocate who is ready to fight for your best interests.
Whether we are negotiating for coverage with your insurance company or taking your case to trial, we are focused on advocating for you. We are direct and will tell you exactly what you can expect from your bicycle accident claim. Call us today for a free consultation and get clarity on what compensation you are entitled to.
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