Bike Bicycle Accident Injury Attorneys in Oregon

Oregon Bike Accident Lawyers – We are Committed and Understanding

The Oregon bike accident attorneys at Dwyer, Williams, Potter LLP are dedicated to obtaining the compensation that our clients need to recover from serious bike accidents.  Our Oregon personal accident or injury law firm has a 98% success rate in representing those injured by the wrongful conduct of others throughout Oregon. We specialize in personal accident or injury law and handle a wide variety of bike accidents throughout Oregon.  Our Oregon bike accident lawyers are firmly devoted to seeking the full measure of financial compensation to which you are entitled.  Dwyer, Williams, Potter LLP with office locations in  Bend | Eugene | Grants Pass | Medford | Portland & Roseburg will work to resolve your dispute through settlement negotiations, alternative dispute resolution (i.e. arbitration or mediation) and zealous trial advocacy.

Bike Accident in OregonA collision between a bike and a car, truck or SUV frequently results in catastrophic or fatal Oregon bike accident injuries. These types of collisions typically have a devastating impact on the bicyclist that lacks the protection of the steel frame of a motor vehicle.  The body of a motor vehicle serves as a shield for motor vehicle occupants protecting them from the immediate impact of the road, gravel, lampposts, and other solid structures.  Thousands of bicyclists are injured every year and many suffer catastrophic injuries from the impact with a moving vehicle that weighs in excess of 3,000 pounds.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a bike accident, you may be entitled to legal compensation for your injuries and loss.  Our attorneys at Dwyer, Williams, Potter LLP will evaluate the facts and circumstances surrounding your bike accident to determine if you are entitled to compensation and to provide an estimate of the value of your bike accident claim.

Determination of Liability: Rules of the Road

Oregon’s Rules of the Road operate as a driver’s manual for Oregon residents.  Bicyclists are generally treated like other motor vehicles and are expected to obey Oregon traffic laws.  However, car, truck and SUV drivers are required to follow certain guidelines and safety precautions designed to protect bike riders because of their high level of vulnerability.  Some of these precautions for protecting Oregon bicyclists include:

  • Yielding to a rider on a bike lane
  • Yielding to a bicyclist on a sidewalk
  • Prohibitions on reckless vehicular assault of a bicyclist
  • Safe passing of a bicyclist by driving to the left of the bicyclist at a safe distance and returning to the original lane a safe distance away

Important Bicycle Safety Practices to Reduce Bicycle Accident Injuries

As a means to help avoid bike-related injuries, it is important to keep some bike safety tips in mind.  While our experienced and knowledgeable Oregon bike accident lawyers are prepared to represent you if you are injured in a bike accident, we would prefer that bike accidents and resulting injuries be entirely avoided.  Some basic steps that can reduce your risk of being involved in a serious bike accident includes:

  • Wearing the proper protective gear:  Helmets, shoulder and knee pads.
  • Properly equip your bike with safety equipment: Headlights, bells and horns.
  • Be aware of your surroundings (bike defensively): Maintain a careful lookout for distracted drivers and try to catch their eye or slow down if they can’t see you.
  • Avoid driver’s exiting the vehicle: If riding to the left of parallel parked cars, you should ride far enough to the left to avoid slamming into the door of a car if a driver suddenly opens the door in front of you (the moving cars can already see you as they are attempting to pass you).
  • Never ride against traffic:  This is an extremely dangerous bike riding practice.

It is important to be educated regarding all possible bike accident scenarios and take proper precautions to avoid Oregon bike accidents.  A “minor bike accident” is a misnomer because bike accidents usually involve severe even life-threatening injuries including but not limited to brain injuries, neck and back injuries and paralysis .

An Oregon Bike Accident

There are many dangerous, negligent (careless) or reckless practices that may contribute to a serious bike accident with some of the most common being:

  • Drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
  • Drivers who are putting on makeup, using a cell phone, or otherwise not paying attention.
  • Motorists who are discourteous or engage in aggressive driving behaviors because they consider bicyclist a road obstruction or nuisance.
  • The failure of a driver to drive at speeds safe given traffic or road conditions.
  • Anxious or impatient drivers.
  • Slippery or pothole filled roads that are not properly repaired or maintained.

Serious Oregon bike accidents can mean permanent life changes that affect your ability to work, your relationship with your children or spouse and general ability to fully enjoy and participate in life’s activities.  When these simple pleasures are taken from a bike accident victim, it is both fair and reasonable that the victim should receive financial compensation for the injuries suffered.  A negligent driver cannot give you back your ability to walk or the joy of being able to carry your child on your shoulders, but he or she can provide the financial compensation so that you can obtain the physical therapy and medical care you need to improve the quality of your post-accident life.  The Oregon bike accident lawyers at Dwyer, Williams, Potter are committed to vigorously representing our client’s so that they can obtain the compensation they need to provide for their family despite the seriousness of their injuries.

Injuries and Damages Common to Oregon Bike Accidents

If you are involved in a bike accident in Oregon, you may suffer serious even catastrophic injuries that may have far reaching and devastating consequences on your quality of life, financial future and interaction with your family.  It is not uncommon that bike-car collisions result in the following life-altering injuries and medical conditions:

  • Paralysis
  • Severe brain damage
  • Permanent loss of use of one’s extremities
  • Damage to vital internal organs
  • Neck injuries
  • Shattered bones or compound fractures

The damages available in an Oregon bike-related accident lawsuit may include medical expenses including rehabilitative therapy, loss of income, disability or disfigurement, decline in earning potential as a result of permanent disability, pain and suffering, adversely impacted quality of life and other physical and mental injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a bike-related accident in Oregon, you may need immediate assistance in dealing with medical treatment, insurance company hassles and legal issues.  Our dedicated Oregon bike accident accident or injury attorneys will handle the administrative and legal complications so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries and caring for your family.

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis so you do not pay until and unless we obtain a settlement or judgment in your Oregon bike accident lawsuit. If you wish to speak with one of our experienced Oregon bike accident lawyers at Dwyer Williams Potter LLP, please contact us immediately at (888) 247-9023, or fill out our Online Contact Form or visit one of our Oregon Attorney’s offices in Bend | Eugene | Grants Pass | Medford | Portland & Roseburg.