I was walking on a sidewalk. A young child on a bike was crossing the street into traffic. I acted instinctively and attempted to prevent the child from being struck. I succeeded. The car driving in the lane closest to the sidewalk did not hit the child. However the child was distracted by my actions. … Continue reading When doing the Right Thing Leads to a Lawsuit
Category: Bicyclists Accidents
During a vacation while I was upstate, I was injured in a bicycle accident. I fell from my bicycle when I ran over a pothole in the roadway. Do I have a claim for my injuries? You might have a claim. In a prior post, there was a discussion of claims against municipalities. Through General … Continue reading Defective Highways
I was injured when I was riding a bicycle with two of my friends. Unfortunately for me, I was riding furthest away from the curb when a car struck me. Do I have a claim for my injuries? No-Fault Benefits Yes you have a claim. First, as the rider of a bicyclist, you are covered … Continue reading Bicyclists Must Follow Rules of the Road