Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Were You Injured in a Bicycle Accident?
Cyclists have little protection when a vehicle turns into their path, crosses a bike lane, passes too closely, opens a door into their path, or otherwise causes a collision. Even a low-speed impact can leave a cyclist facing broken bones, head or spinal injuries, surgery, rehabilitation, and significant time away from work.
Bicycle accident claims should be investigated based on the evidence, not assumptions about the cyclist. The Courtroom Couple examines how the collision actually happened, including the movements of the vehicle and bicycle, right of way, driver visibility, roadway conditions, witness accounts, photographs, video, and other available evidence. Kory and Brittany also deal with the insurance companies and document the full impact of the cyclist’s injuries so the claim reflects what the accident has truly cost them.
Where Do Drivers and Cyclists Most Often Come Into Conflict?
Many bicycle accidents happen when the path of a vehicle crosses the path of a cyclist. Understanding where that conflict occurred—and what the driver and cyclist were doing immediately beforehand—can be critical when determining how the collision happened.
- Intersections & Turns
Drivers turning through an intersection may cross directly into a cyclist’s path. Traffic signals, lane position, direction of travel, and the movements of both parties can become important evidence. - Bike Lanes & Roadway Position
Collisions can happen when vehicles enter or cross bicycle lanes, pull toward the curb, or otherwise move into the space occupied by a cyclist. Road markings and the location of impact can help establish what occurred. - Passing & Overtaking
A driver attempting to pass a bicycle may leave insufficient space or move back into the lane too quickly. Vehicle damage, roadway evidence, and witness accounts can help reconstruct the encounter. - Driveways, Parking Lots & Opening Doors
Cyclists can also be struck when vehicles enter or exit driveways, pull out of parking areas, or when an occupant opens a vehicle door into the cyclist’s path.
How Is a Bicycle Accident Claim Built?
A driver and cyclist may remember the same collision very differently. Questions can arise about where each person was traveling, who had the right of way, whether the driver saw the cyclist, when a turn or lane movement began, and whether either person had enough time to react. That makes the physical and independent evidence surrounding the crash especially important.
The Courtroom Couple works to put those pieces together rather than allowing the claim to depend on competing versions of the accident. Kory and Brittany investigate the collision, preserve available evidence, identify insurance coverage, document the cyclist’s injuries and financial losses, and develop the facts needed to address disputes over responsibility. When serious injuries create ongoing medical or financial consequences, they also work to make sure those longer-term effects are part of the claim.
Investigate the Collision
Examine the roadway, vehicle and bicycle damage, witness accounts, reports, photographs, video, and other available evidence.
Establish How It Happened
Develop evidence concerning vehicle movements, right of way, visibility, lane position, and the events leading to impact.
Document the Full Impact
Build evidence of medical treatment, lost income, damaged property, physical limitations, and applicable future losses.
Pursue the Claim
Handle the insurance process, negotiate from the evidence developed, and prepare the case for litigation when necessary.
Get Answers After a Bicycle Accident With a Free Consultation
Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries, costly medical treatment, lost income, and questions about who was responsible for the collision. The Courtroom Couple can investigate the crash, preserve available evidence, and help you understand your options for pursuing compensation. Contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your bicycle accident claim.