Charleston Bicycle Accident Lawyers

People choose to ride bicycles for a variety of reasons. But regardless of whether you made that decision out of concern for the environment, for exercise, or for yet another purpose, you certainly did so with the expectation that the motorists with whom you shared the road would respect your rights as a bicyclist.

But according to the findings of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007 approximately 43,000 bicyclists were injured in crashes, and 698 were killed. Furthermore, past research has shown that the majority of car accidents involving a bicycle rider are the fault of the drivers, who frequently ignore bicyclists’ right of way or fail to see them in time to prevent an accident.

This is remarkably unfortunate because when a bicycle and automobile meet, the bicycle rider is at a serious disadvantage because he lacks the protections and safety features that the motorist has in his car. In addition to this strikingly disparate balance of power, there is also a difference in size and force that also endangers the bicyclist.

If you have been hit by a car while riding your bike, the Charleston bicycle accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm can help you to seek the financial compensation you need to cover the medical expenses, lost wages, and other intangibles that your bicycle accident may have caused you.

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The Charleston bicycle accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm know that you just want to be able to recover from your accident and return to your normal routine. Contact us at 843-720-2800 to explore your legal options.