Omaha Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Sometimes, no matter how carefully cyclists follow bicycle laws, accidents still happen. When they do, the resulting injuries can be severe and catastrophic. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury in a bicycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. An Omaha bicycle accident lawyer at Inkelaar Law can negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company on your behalf and, if necessary, represent you in court by taking your case to trial. Read on to learn more about how a dedicated injury attorney could offer you their assistance today. En Español.
Laws for Bicyclists in Omaha
Many Omaha bicycle accidents occur as a result of motor vehicle drivers’ recklessness, carelessness, and negligence. However, it is also important to be aware of the Nebraska state laws which apply to them and which you must follow while operating a bicycle on Omaha roadways. In Omaha, bicyclists are required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists. This means that as a bicyclist, you have all the same rights as a motor vehicle driver and are subject to the same legal duties.
However, you are not permitted to ride a bicycle on interstate highways or freeways. Moreover, under Nebraska law, you are not permitted to operate your bicycle on a roadway if there is a usable bike path adjacent to the roadway. This law does not apply when riding a bicycle on a paved roadway shoulder.
Bicycles in Nebraska should have brakes that are able to stop the bicycle within 25 feet when traveling at ten miles per hour. When a cyclist is riding at night, their bicycle should have a red reflector present on the rear of the bicycle, a light attached to the front of the bicycle, side reflectors on the bicycle wheels, and pedal reflectors as well. Do not hesitate to reach out to a dedicated Omaha bicycle accident lawyer to ensure that your bike follows all proper safety procedures today.
Bicycle Accident Cases Caused by Negligent Drivers
Careless and negligent motor vehicle drivers cause many bicycle accidents across the state and country. Some of the most common driver-centric causes of Omaha bicycle accidents include:
- Negligent, distracted, or inattentive driving;
- Speeding;
- A driver failing to obey a stop sign or traffic control device; and
- A driver failing to yield the right-of-way to a cyclist at an intersection.
In order to recover for injuries and damages sustained in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, a skilled Omaha bicycle accident lawyer must be able to prove that the motorist failed to drive in a safe and careful manner under the circumstances. Moreover, you must be able to prove that this failure directly resulted in the injuries and damages which you sustained.
Because a cyclist typically has little or no protection from the ground, the injuries you can sustain in a bicycle accident are often severe and can be deadly in some cases. Common injuries can include fractures, broken bones, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, and permanent scarring.
Reach Out to an Omaha Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
Upon successfully proving negligence by a motor vehicle driver in a bicycle accident, you may be able to recover payment for all related medical and hospital bills and expenses—including bills for doctor visits, physical therapy, and surgery—as well as compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, lost earning capacity, permanent impairment, and wrongful death. An Omaha bicycle accident lawyer from Inkelaar Law can help you recover those damages that you need and deserve either by way of settlement or litigation. Reach out to a compassionate Omaha bicycle accident lawyer from Inkelaar Law today to schedule your initial consultation and get started on your case.