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Motorists and cyclists need to share the roads to prevent Colorado Springs crashes

As well as being environmentally conscious, the state of Colorado encourages people to be healthy – to walk or ride bicycles whenever possible. As such, Coloradans have taken to the roads on their bikes. Although most people realize that it is imperative to wear a helmet, a helmet cannot fully protect a cyclist from all motorists or situations encountered on the road, but it can help prevent head trauma and brain injury in Colorado.

There are those unfortunate cases wherein a bicyclist has been severely injured by a passing vehicle’s side mirrors as the vehicle just came too close to the bicyclist. This may have been the result of inattentive driving, drunk driving, or careless or negligent driving. The driver may have even failed to follow certain road signs or was speeding. Whatever the reason, the motorists should be held accountable for the injuries of the victim following a Colorado bicycle crash.

In addition to the obvious, wherein a bicyclist is actually hit by a motor vehicle, other situations can occur in which a bicyclist may be injured by other factors. This includes someone from a passing vehicle throwing an object, such as a soda can, at the bicyclist or even driving dangerously close to the bicyclist, either of which may cause the bicyclist to violently swerve and fall. In other words, a motorist may be held liable for a bicyclist’s injuries even if direct contact hasn’t been made between the vehicle and the bicycle.

Just like motorists need to follow the laws and rules of the road, bicyclists are obliged to obey the rules of the road as well. Therefore, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists do. In a Colorado bicycle accident, most auto insurance policies will cover the one who is injured while riding a bike or when walking. Medical coverage may also be an option on insurance policies. Even if the owner of the vehicle that caused injury to the bicyclist is not insured, the injured party is able to recover money for his pain, suffering, and medical bills.

Most personal injury and bicycle accident cases do settle prior to trial, which means dealing with insurance companies. The goal of an insurance company is to pay the injured person as little as they possibly can. Since this is the case, it is well worth it to retain an experienced Colorado Springs injury lawyer to help obtain the best settlement possible.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a Colorado bicycle accident, call the Law Offices of Robert J. Anderson at (866) 254-1274. A knowledgeable Colorado Springs accident attorney will answer your legal questions and will fight for your best possible settlement.