Norman Bicycle Accident Attorney
Norman is recognized as one of the safest Oklahoma cities for bicyclists, thanks to its plentiful stop signs and low speed limits, which help prevent deadly collisions. Still, Norman lacks adequate bicycle paths, lanes, and trails, which often puts bike riders in close proximity to traffic. Unfortunately, in a collision with an average 4,000-pound vehicle, a bicycle accident in Norman may result in serious or catastrophic injury to the cyclist.
If you’ve experienced a bicycle accident and suffered serious injuries, contact Dan Davis Law to speak to a Norman bicycle accident attorney who is ready to protect your best interests in recovering the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Dan Davis Law for Your Bicycle Accident Claim in Norman?
The Norman personal injury lawyers at Dan Davis Law have over 25 years of experience navigating injury claims in Oklahoma, including devastating bicycle accident claims. With Dan Davis Law, you can expect the following:
- A personalized strategy based on the individual circumstances of your case, rather than a formulaic approach that might fail to achieve your goals
- An entire legal team and staff working behind your claim with access to medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists
- A family-owned law firm ready to represent your best interests with compassionate legal advocacy throughout all aspects of your case
Your Norman bicycle accident attorney at Dan Davis Law will offer a free evaluation of your case and represent you at no cost to you until after recovering your compensation.
What Causes Bicycle Accidents in Norman?
Even the most careful bicyclist can still suffer an accident at the hands of a careless or reckless driver. The most common reasons Norman bicycle accidents occur include the following actions by negligent drivers:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Reckless or aggressive driving
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Left turn accidents, which often occur when a driver making a left turn watches traffic approaching from the right and turns into the pathway of a cyclist approaching from the left
- Right-hook accidents, which sometimes happen when a driver passes a cyclist in the same lane and then turns right into the path of the cyclist
- Driving too closely behind a cyclist
- Improperly passing a cyclist
- Alcohol or drug-impaired driving
In some cases, other entities cause or contribute to Norman bicycle accidents; for instance, when poor roadway planning, inadequate street lighting, or defective bicycle parts cause an accident. An experienced car accident lawyer in Norman pursues compensation from all liable parties who cause or contribute to a bicycle accident.
What Can I Recover in a Claim Against a Negligent Party After a Norman Bicycle Accident?
Bicyclists are exposed to direct impact with vehicles, the roadway, and obstacles in accidents, causing severe or catastrophic injuries, such as fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Even milder injuries can be expensive to treat and temporarily interfere with work and self-sufficiency. A grave injury can be life-altering, leaving the injury victim facing an uncertain future. While a successful claim cannot erase the harm, it can recover compensation for damages such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Diminished future earning ability due to disability
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury victims can recover additional damages, such as compensation for disfigurement, loss of limb, loss of vision, hearing loss, or diminished quality of life
If a bicycle accident causes fatal injury, a close family member can recover compensation for their grievous loss through a wrongful death claim.
Call the Norman Bicycle Accident Attorneys at Dan Davis Law
It’s crucial to learn about your rights and options for financial recovery after a serious bicycle accident. Contact a Norman bicycle accident lawyer at Dan Davis Law by completing our online form or calling us at (405) 930-4210 for representation so you can focus on your physical recovery while we navigate your financial recovery to the best possible outcome.