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Your Philadelphia Bicycle Accident Lawyer - Personalized Legal Support

Greetings from Jeffrey H Penney, your dedicated Bicycle Accident Attorney. Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident requires personalized legal support, and I am here to guide you through every step of the process. Recognizing the unique challenges individuals face, my focus is on providing tailored assistance to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve. Explore the resources below to learn more about how I can advocate for you in the aftermath of a bicycle accident. Your legal journey begins here with personalized attention and unwavering commitment.

Local Philadelphia Bicycle Accident Injury Attorney

Philadelphia bike accident lawyer Jeffrey Penneys knows the pain accident victims experience and provides aggressive legal representation to help you fight back and win a fair injury settlement after your bike accident injury.

 

A high number of bicycle accidents are caused by the carelessness and negligence of others, leaving injured cyclists with rising medical bills. Bike riders from Center City to Chestnut Hill need an injury attorney who will stand by them during their challenging, traumatic injury recovery process.

 

Get the legal service you deserve and start your bike accident case filing by completing the free bike accident case review form.

Lawyer with Experience Handling Serious Bicycle Accident Cases

At the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Penneys, Esquire, Jeffrey Penneys has devoted his legal career to helping injury victims find justice and compensation in the case of a serious accident. This includes cyclists who have been struck by a vehicle or otherwise injured while riding their bikes. It is critical to discuss your case with a knowledgeable bicycle accident attorney.

 

You should know that cyclists have rights, too. Just because many drivers don’t understand the rules of the road when it comes to bicycles doesn’t mean that you should pay for their ignorance and carelessness. With an experienced Philadelphia bicycle accident lawyer at your side, you can ensure that your claim is resolved quickly and correctly.

Who Was At Fault For Your Philadelphia Bicycle Accident?

In order to understand your possible bicycle accident injury case, you must first understand how the accident took place and who was at fault for the incident. Gaining a full understanding of your PA bike accident requires carefully collecting and closely examining all of the evidence available in the case. A highly experienced Philadelphia bicycle accident lawyer from our law firm can help you determine whose fault it was.

 

At-fault parties could include:

 

  • The cyclist.
  • The driver who collided with the cyclist.
  • Another driver on the road.
  • Another cyclist.
  • The municipality responsible for maintaining the roadway.
  • The municipality responsible for designing the road or bike lane.
  • The bike’s manufacturer.
  • The bike’s repair person.
  • The bike’s owner (if the bike was rented or borrowed from a business).
 

It is important to understand that there may be more than one at-fault parties in your case, as well as the fact that you need convincing evidence to collect compensation from one or more at-fault parties.

 

Since 1930, over 50,000 bicyclists have been killed in the United States, and perhaps millions more have been seriously injured. Because of a bicycle’s lack of frame protection, you are among the most vulnerable riders on the road when you are riding one. You lack the maneuverability of a pedestrian, for example, yet you also lack the ability to accelerate yourself out of trouble as a motorcyclist can.

 

Combine this vulnerability with the facts that (i) bicycles are easy to miss, and (ii) most motorists are not looking out for bicycles, and you have a formula that all too frequently spells catastrophe. The chaos of a serious accident is multidimensional – you may be suffering severe physical pain and disability, as well as emotional shock, right around the time you start receiving medical bills that you can’t afford to pay.

What are the Most Common Bike Accidents?

When a bicycle and a larger motorized vehicle collide, the motorized vehicle always wins. Because cyclists are not protected by the steel casing of a car or truck, and because they are often thrown from their bikes, the injuries associated with bike-car collisions are often extremely serious. These injuries could include traumatic head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, bone fractures, and blunt force trauma. Even bicycle accidents that do not involve a traffic collision can result in serious injury.

 

How do these bicycle accidents happen? While there are thousands of ways that a cyclist may become injured while riding, there are a few types of accidents that occur more often than others. Many of these accidents are caused by other drivers, poor road design, or poor road maintenance:

 

  • A vehicle simply doesn’t see a cyclist in the road.
  • A driver ignores a cyclist who is signaling a turn or stop.
  • A vehicle turns left in front of an oncoming cyclist.
  • A vehicle rear-ends a bicycle traveling in the same lane or in a biking lane.
  • A vehicle veers into a bike lane or biker.
  • A vehicle backs out of a driveway or parking space into a cyclist.
  • A parked car or truck opens a door into the path of an oncoming cyclist.
  • A cyclist crashes due to a pothole or other road maintenance problem.
  • A cyclist crashes due to a defective, damaged, or incorrectly repaired bike.
  • A cyclist crashes due to a poorly designed roadway or intersection.

Your Legal Support in Bike Accident Cases

Obviously, your interests will be best served by a generous out of court settlement, and that is precisely what I will be aiming for from the moment I take your case. The best way to encourage an insurance company to settle, however, is to make them understand that the alternative is defeat in court. After almost two decades of successful practice, insurance companies know exactly what I am capable of.

 

In addition to seeking compensation, as a committed Philadelphia bicycle accident attorney, I will do my best to see to it that you are relieved of financial pressures so that you can concentrate fully on recovering. Under my contingency fee arrangement, you won’t owe me any legal fees upfront – and you will never owe me a dime in fees unless we settle or win your case. I will also make sure your medical bills get paid.

My Medical Treatment Access Guarantee

“I will make sure you obtain the medical treatment you require for your injuries, without you being obligated to pay your medical bills until after your injury claim has been resolved.” – Jeffrey H. Penneys, Esq.

Pennsylvania Bicycle Accident FAQ

If you own a motor vehicle and have auto insurance, your auto insurance company will be responsible for paying your medical bills, regardless of whose fault the accident was. Your insurance company cannot raise your rates over this. If this isn’t enough, you might also try your health insurance policy, or the at-fault driver’s auto insurance policy. Over and above medical bills is pain and suffering damages, as well as property damage reimbursement–these items of damages are paid for by the at-fault vehicle’s insurance company.

Below are three of the most important rules:

  • No more than two riders may ride abreast of each other.
  • Your bicycle must have a front headlight and a rear reflector
  • When riding on the sidewalk, you must yield to pedestrians.

Yes. With certain very narrow exceptions, you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident or, if the victim died, two years of the victim’s date of death. Once you file the lawsuit, you have beaten the statute of limitations deadline. Contacting a proven Philadelphia bicycle accident attorney from out law firm is a smart move.

Free Case Review for Your Philadelphia Personal Injury Claim

All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis meaning if there is no recovery, there are no fees.

 

You have nothing to lose by getting a free legal consultation for your claim. There is no commitment and you don’t pay any fees until your case is won. You have already suffered enough. Contact your local Philadelphia, Pennsylvania injury attorney Jeffrey H. Penneys to discuss your legal options. He will provide you with an honest assessment of your claim and provide recommendations for your next steps. Call today, there is no obligation with an initial, free legal consultation.

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