Philadelphia, PA Bicycle Accident Attorney

There are plenty of bicyclists in and around the Philadelphia area. Many people enjoy recreational riding, while others use bicycles as their primary method of transportation to get from place to place. Unfortunately, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of other drivers cause serious bicycle accidents to occur. At Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman., we are here to help when you need a Philadelphia bicycle accident attorney. Our personal injury attorney in Philadelphia will investigate your claim and work to secure any compensation you are entitled to.

Bicycle crashes in Philadelphia often result in severe injuries

When looking to determine how severe bicycle accidents can be, we can turn to data available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. When examining DOT data, we can see that there were 1,020 total bicycle crashes reported across the Commonwealth during the latest year. Out of these incidents, there were 16 fatalities and 1,003 injuries reported. This data is a clear indication that the vast majority of bicycle crashes that get reported result in some sort of injury or fatality for the bicyclist.

The Philadelphia bicycle accident lawyer at Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman. often help clients who have sustained the following injuries in these incidents:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Open head wounds
  • Concussions
  • Spinal cord trauma with paralysis
  • Other severe neck or back injury
  • Lacerations or puncture wounds
  • Severe road rash
  • Crush injuries
  • Internal organ damage
  • Internal bleeding
  • Significant scarring or disfigurement

Causes of Philadelphia bicycle crashes

The team at Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman. works diligently to investigate every aspect of these cases. When working to determine liability, we often discover that bicycle crashes are caused by the careless or negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. Particularly, we regularly discover that these crashes occurred because a driver:

  • Failed to yield the right of way to a bicyclist
  • Was operating too fast for conditions
  • Was distracted by their phone or another device
  • Failed to stop at a stop sign or traffic light
  • Was operating well under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Followed a bicyclist too closely
  • Passed a bicyclist too closely or illegally

Most vehicle drivers do not realize that bicycles are considered vehicles under the law of Pennsylvania, and they should be afforded the same rights as other vehicles on the roadway.

Let our Philadelphia bicycle accident lawyer help you today – call for a free consultation

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a bicycle crash caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver, contact a Philadelphia bicycle accident attorney immediately. At Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman, we will conduct a complete investigation into your case in order to secure full compensation for your losses. This can include:

  • All medical bills related to the bike crash
  • Lost wages if you cannot work while recovering
  • General household out-of-pocket expenses you incur
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages

When you need a bicycle accident attorney in Philadelphia, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-665-1100.

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