Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Injured by a Negligent Driver While Riding Your Bike?

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation in Michigan, but it can also come with significant risks. Bicycle accidents can lead to serious injuries, costly medical bills, and long-term consequences for victims. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident in Michigan, you may be entitled to compensation. At Grewel Law, our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to helping bicycle accident victims seek the justice they deserve.

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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, often due to the negligence of other drivers. Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents in Michigan include:

• Distracted Driving: Motorists using their phones or engaging in other distractions while driving are a leading cause of bicycle accidents. A driver not paying attention may fail to notice a cyclist, leading to a serious collision.
• Failure to Yield: Drivers sometimes fail to yield the right of way to bicyclists, especially at intersections or when making turns. This can result in side-impact or head-on collisions.
• Dooring: "Dooring" occurs when a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of an oncoming bicyclist, causing the cyclist to collide with the door. This type of accident can cause severe injuries, especially if the cyclist is thrown into traffic.
• Unsafe Lane Changes: Drivers may fail to check their blind spots when changing lanes, resulting in a collision with a bicyclist. This often happens when a motorist is not aware of a nearby cyclist or does not give enough space when passing.
• Poor Road Conditions: Potholes, debris, and uneven road surfaces can pose significant hazards to bicyclists. While these conditions are often beyond a cyclist’s control, a government entity responsible for maintaining the road may be held liable if they failed to address known hazards.
• Drunk or Impaired Driving: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs pose a serious risk to everyone on the road, including bicyclists. Impaired drivers may have slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and reduced coordination, all of which increase the likelihood of an accident.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident caused by one of these or other factors, you may be entitled to compensation. A Michigan bicycle accident lawyer at Grewel Law can help investigate the cause of the accident and determine liability.

Who is Liable for a Bicycle Accident?

Determining liability in a bicycle accident can be complex and depends on the circumstances of the crash. In many cases, the driver of a motor vehicle may be held responsible if their negligence caused the accident. However, liability is not always limited to the motorist. Other parties who may be liable in a bicycle accident include:

• Government Entities: If poor road conditions, such as potholes or defective traffic signals, contributed to the accident, a local or state government agency responsible for maintaining the road may be held liable.
• Vehicle Manufacturers: In some cases, defective vehicle parts, such as faulty brakes or tires, may lead to an accident. If a defect in the driver’s vehicle or the bicyclist’s bike caused the crash, the manufacturer may be liable for damages.
• Other Cyclists or Pedestrians: If another cyclist or pedestrian acts recklessly or violates traffic laws, they may share liability for causing a bicycle accident.
• Bicyclist Negligence: In some instances, the bicyclist's own negligence may contribute to the accident. For example, failing to follow traffic laws or riding under the influence of alcohol could impact the outcome of a claim. However, even if a cyclist is partially at fault, they may still be eligible for compensation under Michigan’s comparative negligence laws, which allow for recovery even if the plaintiff is partially to blame.

At Grewel Law, our Michigan bicycle accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate your case to identify all liable parties and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.

To schedule a free consultation, contact ustoday at (888) 211-5798.