Johnstown Bicycle Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a bicycle accident in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, or a surrounding area, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages and losses. A Johnstown bicycle accident lawyer can investigate your case, identify the liable party, and hold them accountable in an injury claim or civil lawsuit.

When our personal injury team goes to work on your case, we leave no stone unturned. Our attorneys will collect all evidence, call on expert witnesses, and fight to get the compensation you deserve for the trauma you have experienced. We will prove negligence based on the facts of your case.

Recoverable Damages in Your Bicycle Accident Case

When you suffer injuries in a bicycle accident that you did not cause, the party found negligent for the accident can be held liable in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You may be able to recover damages from the liable party. There are two types of damages you may be eligible to recover: economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are the out-of-pocket expenses you incurred due to the accident. Economic damages may include:

• Current and future medical bills: These could include ambulance transport, hospitalization, multiple surgeries, physical therapy, assistive medical devices such as wheelchairs, and prescription medications. Future medical costs could also be covered, such as months of rehabilitation, for example.
• Lost income: This includes any income you lost as a result of missed work due to the accident and related injuries.
• Lost earning capacity: This includes any bonuses or promotions you did not receive as a result of the accident. Also, you may not be able to perform your current work duties due to the injuries you received.
• Property damage: This includes damage to your bicycle and any other property damaged or destroyed in the accident.

Non-economic damages are less tangible and cover the emotional hardships you suffered as a result of the accident. They include:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement and/or scarring
• Loss of enjoyment of activities
• Loss of consortium

If your loved one passed away in a bicycle accident, you and your family might be able to recover certain damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. A Johnstown bicycle accident attorney from Berger and Green can review your case and determine if it is applicable.

Proving Negligence in Your Bicycle Accident Case

There are four elements to proving negligence in a personal injury case. Your Johnstown bicycle collision lawyer will need to prove these four elements in order to secure a fair settlement on your behalf:

• Duty of care – The at-fault driver owed you, other pedestrians, drivers, and anyone else on the road a duty of care to drive safely and within reason.
• Breach of duty – The at-fault driver breached that duty when they drove in a reckless or negligent manner (e.g., speeding, texting while driving, falling asleep behind the wheel).
• Causation – That breach caused your bicycle accident.
• Damages – The accident caused your injuries and other losses.

A bicycle accident attorney from Berger and Green can build a strong case to support what happened to you, prove negligence, and fight to get the compensation you will need moving forward.

Bicycle Accidents and Injuries

The Journal American Family Physician reports that the most common type of bicycle accident injuries are soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. It says the most damaging injuries are head injuries that can leave the victim with long-term disabilities.

If you or a loved one was struck by a vehicle while out riding a bicycle, and the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. You do not have to bear the financial burden of an accident you did not cause while trying to heal from your injuries.

Our Johnstown cyclist injury attorney can review your case for free and fight to secure a fair settlement on your behalf. We can put our team to work for you. Our firm works on a contingency-fee-basis. That means you pay nothing upfront. You only pay us if we win a settlement for you.

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Johnstown

Every state has a statute of limitations when it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit. According to PA CSA § 5524, you have two years from the accident to file a lawsuit in civil court. If you miss the filing deadline, a judge may dismiss your case. That means your window of opportunity for receiving compensation is permanently closed.

There are exceptions, as every case is unique. A bicycle accident lawyer from our firm in Johnstown can guide you throughout the legal process and ensure we file all paperwork on time, so you do not miss any important deadlines.

Call to Speak With a Johnstown Bicycle Accident Attorney from Berger and Green Today

When you hire a Johnstown bicycle accident lawyer from Berger and Green to represent you, you can rest assured our team will handle every aspect of your case from start to finish. Our founding partner, Laurence B. Green, has more than 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases.

Do not delay in seeking compensation and justice for your bicycle accident. Call to discuss your case with a team member today. There is no risk and no obligation. We can get to work on your case right away.