Bicycle Accidents

We know that often the cyclist is virtually invisible out on the street.  Motorists fail to obey basic traffic rules as they apply to cyclists.  At the Law Offices of Michael L. Jacobs, we understand this and we are prepared to fight for our cyclist victims.  We know what to do to present a successful case for the cyclist victim who has been hit by a car or truck.

Are you aware that it is common for bicyclists to get the short end of the stick from insurance companies? Recent studies show that settlements for injuries suffered in cars are up to 30% to 40% higher than for the same type of injuries suffered by cyclists.

Negligent automobile drivers and uneducated bicyclists have resulted in some staggering statistics.

• Every 6 hours a bicyclist is fatally injured;
• Approximately one million children are injured each year in bicycle related accidents;
• Nearly half of all bicycle fatalities occur to children under the age of 16;
• Head injuries account for about 75% of all serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle accidents;
• While collisions with cars account for only 1/3rd of all bicycle accidents, they account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and deaths.