Bicycle Accidents

Dwyer Williams Potter Attorneys, LLP

Bike Accidents

Each year thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents in Oregon. These occur in a variety of situations, ranging from a car running into a bicyclist, to a car running a bicyclist off the road. The resulting injuries can be relatively minor to catastrophic. Only attorneys with significant experience handling bicycle injuries can safely navigate the rules and regulations applicable to both bicyclists and motorists alike.

In Oregon, there are “Rules of the Road” that determine a person’s responsibility regarding the safe operation of their vehicle. Similarly, there are rules that apply specifically to bicycles, as well as to traffic sharing the road with bicycle riders. Motor vehicle drivers generally owe bicyclists the same duties they owe other motor vehicles. Bicycle riders generally owe motor vehicles the same duties they would if they were a motorist. However, the rights and duties of both motorists and bicycles can quickly become blurred, as there is much overlap and the two don’t perfectly match up.

Because of the overlap of duties, a bicycle injury expert is required to ensure that the bicycle rider fully protects his or her rights and is not taken advantage of by the motorist’s insurance company. Dwyer Williams Potter Attorneys, LLP has handled numerous bicycle accident cases with good results. We take the time to fully investigate the case, and may hire an accident reconstruction expert to investigate the accident, including a scene investigation, speed investigation, or visibility study. Because we, ourselves, are avid bicycle riders, we make these cases a top priority.

Of course, everyone would prefer that a bicycle accident be avoided. To help avoid such injuries, we created some safety tips to keep in mind while riding a bicycle. Please feel free to print the sheet out, read it to your children, or give it to others.

Unfortunately, not all bicycle accidents can be avoided. If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Dwyer, Williams, Potter Attorneys, LLP toll free at (800) 285-8678, or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis. That means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. If this date passes, your claim will be lost forever. Please feel free to contact us right away to ensure that you do not lose your right to compensation.