Marlboro Bicycle Accident Attorney
The lack of bodily protection that a bicycle provides leaves the bicyclist vulnerable to sustaining serious injuries. If you were hurt in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation. A Marlboro bicycle accident attorney at Anastopoulo Law Firm can help you determine your legal options and negotiate a settlement that fairly compensates you for your losses.
When you hand your case over to us, you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery while we take care of the legal proceedings.
Services a Marlboro Bicycle Accident Attorney with Our Firm Can Provide
When you have Anastopoulo Law Firm on your side, we will take over all aspects of your case, including:
Collecting Evidence to Determine Fault After a Marlboro Bicycle Accident
When we start working on your case, we can speak to eyewitnesses, read police reports, review photographs and available video footage, and go over your medical records. This information may point us to who caused your accident. Such parties could include:
- Pedestrians
- Other bicyclists
- Motorists
- Construction crews
- Government agencies
- Local businesses
- Mechanics
- Vehicle parts manufacturers
We ask that you do not reach out to anyone who was involved in the accident, as what you say could be held against you during negotiations or a trial.
Handling All Communication Between You and the Other Parties
Keeping track of emails and phone calls from the other parties can be time-consuming and tedious.
Dealing with the insurance companies can be especially difficult. As such, they are not on your side and will prioritize their bottom line. They may try to make contact with you in the days following the bicycle accident and ask for a recorded statement. Be wary of this call, as they may twist what you say and hold it against you later on in the legal process.
To avoid any miscommunication or misunderstanding with the insurance adjuster when they call you, refer them to your lawyer. They will take on all communication for you from there.
Representing You Throughout Negotiations
When we submit your claim to the insurance company and request a settlement, they may not come back with a sufficient offer. In that case, we can negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
You can choose to accept any of the insurer’s offers, and we will continue negotiations until you feel the defendant offers a fair settlement.
Providing You with the Support You Need
We will provide legal advice during settlement negotiations, explain your rights, and help you understand how long it might take to come to a resolution. Your lawyers are prepared to take your case to trial and work with you until you reach the resolution that you deserve.
For a free legal consultation with a bicycle accidents lawyer serving Marlboro, call 803-222-2222
Compensation You Can Recover After a Bicycle Accidents
When you speak with our lawyers, they can explain all the types of compensation you might be entitled to collect and valuate them accordingly.
You could be eligible to recover:
Past and Future Medical Costs
You can share your medical records with our legal team, and we may seek a doctor’s statement that better explains how much treatment you require going forward. Related costs often include lab work, surgeries, medical devices, medications, specialist visits, follow-up appointments, and more.
Lost Income
Lost income includes all the time you missed due to the accident and your treatment. We can use pay stubs and other information to calculate the exact amount of money you are owed.
Lost Income Potential
Your lost income potential looks at the money you should have earned if the accident had not occurred. This is important because you may be disabled and not capable of maintaining gainful employment.
However, you might not have the capacity to work like you once did. As a result, your lifetime earning potential drops. Our lawyers will seek compensation to close the gap between what you will earn and what you should have earned.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering speaks to the pain and discomfort that is holding you back. When this pain diminishes your quality of life, you may seek compensation.
Wrongful Death Damages
When you lose a loved one to a bicycle accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. You can request damages for funeral and burial bills, medical care costs, and loss of financial support or consortium.
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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
You can rely on our personal injury attorneys to get to the bottom of what happened in your bicycle accident. Among the most common causes of such accidents are:
- Drinking and driving
- Failure to check blindspots
- Overall disregard for bicyclists
- Driving fatigued
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
As you can see, these behaviors entail driver error. Even so, other parties might have also been responsible for the accident. To illustrate:
- A municipality could have failed to fix a road defect.
- A vehicle parts manufacturer might have produced faulty car brakes.
- A mechanic might have overlooked an issue when servicing the involved vehicle.
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Deadlines for a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a South Carolina Bicycle Accident
Time is of the essence when it comes to taking legal action after a bicycle accident. According to S.C. Ann. § 15-3-530, you have about three years to file a lawsuit – whether it’s personal injury or wrongful death.
Don’t wait to get started. If you try to file after the deadline expires, the court may not accept your case, leaving you very few or no options for financial recovery.
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Connect with Anastopoulo Law Firm Today for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one was hurt in a bicycle accident in Marlboro, our attorneys can help you pursue compensation from the liable party. We work on a contingency-fee basis, so we only take a fee if we win an award for you and your family.
Reach out to Anastopoulo Law Firm today at (800) 313-2546 for a free consultation.
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