Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Albuquerque, NM

Bicycle Accidents We Handle

At The Law Giant, our bicycle injury lawyers handle all manner of bike crashes, including:

• Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions
• Left-Turn Accidents
• Right-Turn Accidents
• Blind Spot Accidents
• Improper Lane Changes
• Failure to Yield Accidents
• Speed-Related Collisions
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Doored Cyclists
• Rear-End Collisions

Over the years, we have learned the types of accidents that put cyclists in danger. Many vehicle drivers do not look out for bikes. They end up making left turns directly into cyclists or causing cyclists to collide with the vehicle. Many drivers pass a bike only to make a right turn right in front of them and cause a collision. We have seen vehicles merge into cyclists and push them off the road. We have seen drivers open their doors directly into the cyclists’ path.

We are well aware that many drivers simply ignore the fact that they must share the road with bikes. Unfortunately, this leads to bikers being hit by cars, getting hurt, or even killed. Our lawyers for bicycle accidents are here to represent you after any crash that caused you harm.

What Causes Bike Accidents in NM?

Some of the most common causes of bicycle crashes we have seen are:

• Speeding
• Distracted drivers
• Fatigued drivers
• Failing to check blind sports
• Failing to keep a proper lookout
• Failing to follow the rules of the road
• Intoxication due to drugs or alcohol

You may not be sure who or what caused the accident. If you are unsure, or whether you think you know what happened, call a bicycle accident attorney to investigate. It is not enough to think you know what happened. You need evidence to prove how the crash occurred and how the other person is responsible.

Common Bike Injures

We are here to help whether you suffered moderate injuries in a collision or whether a crash has left you disabled. No matter your circumstances, we are here to fight for you to receive the maximum compensation possible.

Our bike injury lawyers have worked on cases involving:

• Facial injuries
• Dental injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Traumatic head injuries
• Road rash
• Bone fractures
• Dislocated joints
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis

Who’s at Fault for an Albuquerque Bike Accident?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that 843 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2019, with thousands more seriously injured.

The most crucial part of any bicycle accident claim is figuring out who is at fault. This is the party or entity responsible for compensating you for your suffering. But first, your bike crash lawyer must prove that the accused party is to blame. This takes evidence.

For bicycle accidents, there are several different parties that could be at fault. More often than not, the driver that hit you will be found liable. Usually, because they were:

• Drunk driving
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Distracted driving
• Driving while fatigued
• Speeding
• Failure to yield
• Failure to use a turn signal
• Failure to stop
• Road rage

But drivers are not the only party who could be responsible. Even though you were hit by a car, dangerous roadways and defective car parts could cause. Dangerous road conditions might include:

• Missing street signs
• Misplaced street signs
• Lack of street lamps
• Unsecured road construction zones
• Unrepaired pavement

But what if defective auto parts caused your accident? The driver might not have had any control of the accident if a part was faulty in some way. Some of the different parties who could be culpable are:

• Auto parts producers
• Auto parts designers
• Auto dealerships
• Distributors
• Safety inspectors

Compensation for Bike Accident Injuries in NM

Under New Mexico law, you have the right to be made whole when someone else is responsible for harming you. This means you should be compensated for every way your life has been adversely affected by your bike accident. This includes economic and non-economic damages.

Your economic damages are financial and might consist of:

• Medical expenses
• Medical equipment
• Loss of income
• Diminished earning capacity
• Childcare expenses
• Costs of household maintenance
• Costs of repairing or replacing your bike

Non-economic damages are different. They include all other ways your life may have been turned upside down by your bike accident injuries.

Some of the more common non-economic damages are:

• Nuisance
• Damage to your reputation
• Lost quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional distress
• Physical pain