What NOT To Do After a Bike Accident

Being struck by a car or truck while riding a bicycle can cause serious injuries. There is very little protection for bike riders when they are hit. Just imagine the force that can hit a bicyclist when they are rammed into by a truck that weighs a few tons and is speeding at 65 mph. In many of these accidents, the injuries are significant. If you have unfortunately suffered through this type of accident, there are some things you should NOT do after the crash.

Having the right law firm representing you will help significantly. You need to hire a law firm that focuses their practice on representing people who have been seriously injured in car and truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. Attorney Robert Bates has the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on huge insurance companies and win the full and fair compensation you deserve for your injuries.

What Types of Injuries Can Happen With a Bicycle Accident?

Bike accidents can cause extremely serious injuries, even fatalities. Most of the time, the only thing that a bike rider has as a safety precaution is a helmet. Here are the types of injuries we see in the bicycle cases that we’ve handled just within the Tri Cities region of Tennessee:

● Fatalities

● Multiple fractured and broken bones

● Contusions

● Abrasions

● Lacerations

● Strains

● Hip and pelvic bone fractures

● Spinal cord injuries

● Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) such as concussions, fractured skulls, and bleeding of the brain

● Paraplegia

● Quadriplegia

● Facial fractures

● Dental fractures

● Rib fractures

● Ruptured spleen

● Pancreatic trauma

● Bowel contusions

● Hernia

● Renal contusions

● Herniated discs

Things NOT to do After a Bicycle Accident

Here are some things that victims of bicycle accidents should not do:

● Refuse to see a doctor: One of the most important things you should do after a bike crash is to see a doctor, especially before getting back out there on your bicycle. If you are having symptoms, have a medical professional examine you to make sure there is nothing more serious going on.

● Talk to the at-fault driver’s insurance company: If you were hit by a driver who was negligent and careless, their automobile insurance company will most likely try to talk to you. You should NOT do this. In many cases, an insurance adjuster will want to take a recorded statement from you. This is very dangerous and a mistake. These adjusters are there to try to pay you as little as possible for your injuries. They are not there to help you.

● Signing any type of release or settlement agreement: If you were seriously injured in a bicycle accident, do not settle your case or sign a release unless you have at least spoken to an experienced personal injury lawyer. In almost all cases a good lawyer can get more money for your injuries than you can do on your own.

● Not contacting a personal injury lawyer: One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not contacting a good personal injury lawyer who has handled many bicycle accident cases in the past. An experienced attorney will know the true value of your case and your injuries. They will be able to fight for your rights against large insurance companies who will have a small army of adjusters, investigators, and lawyers fighting against you.

Contact us at Robert Bates & Associates. Our consultations are free so there is no downside in at least getting your questions answered by an expert. You will not have to pay a fee unless we win the full compensation you deserve.

Robert BatesRobert is a Kingsport trial lawyer who handles car, truck and motorcycle wreck cases across the Tri-Cities. Every client gets his cell number.