You have the right to ride your bicycle on a public road in a safe and enjoyable way. When a careless or distracted driver ignores that right, the consequences for a cyclist can be devastating.
If you sustained injuries in a traffic collision while riding your bicycle and seek compensation from a negligent driver, you should obtain legal advice from a Stamford bicycle accident lawyer. At Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC, we have recovered more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements, and our experienced personal injury attorneys are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
It is a common assumption that a driver who strikes a bicyclist is always legally at fault for the resulting injuries. However, regardless of the circumstances of your accident, the burden of proof when pursuing a civil claim falls on you as the injured person. To win your case, you must provide evidence that a specific reckless act by the driver was more likely than not the direct cause of the injuries you suffered.
To establish negligence in a bike crash case typically means you must show that the other driver was driving while distracted or impaired or was violating a traffic law. In addition, our attorneys can also help you seek civil compensation from third parties whose misconduct contributed to your cycling accident—for instance, a local government body in Stamford that failed to maintain bike lanes or roadways in reasonably safe conditions.
We can also help you defend against accusations of comparative fault made against you by the other party in your bicycle accident. Simply put, this means we can aggressively challenge allegations that you were partly or primarily to blame for your own injuries through your own negligent behavior.
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-572h, if you are found to be between one and 50 percent at fault for your own accident, your final compensation is reduced by that same percentage. Furthermore, if you are found to be 51 percent or more at fault, you cannot receive any civil compensation. Our Stamford legal team has experience handling cycling collision cases, and they can help you protect the full value of your claim.
Even if you are a safe and responsible cyclist, you can still suffer serious, life-altering injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Fortunately, you do not have to face this difficult situation alone. We provide dedicated legal representation to help you successfully pursue a claim.
At Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC, we will guide you through every step of the process to help you overcome any legal challenges and get the compensation you deserve. Call us today for advice from an experienced Stamford bicycle accident lawyer.
Berkowitz Hanna
1177 Summer St 4th Floor
Stamford CT
06905
