Anniston Bike and Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 716 cyclists were killed in 2008 and 52,000 injured. More than 4,500 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2007, with another 70,000 injured. Alcohol was involved in more than one-third of the 2008 cyclist crashes and 49 percent of all pedestrian accidents in 2007.
Catastrophic injury and even wrongful death can result from a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bike wreck, call the Anniston, Alabama, law office of Turner & Miller. You may be entitled to money damages for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost work time and pain and suffering. The best way to find out if you have a valid claim is to schedule a consultation with a qualified personal injury lawyer. We will listen to your account of the accident, and explain your options. Contact us today.
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The attorneys at Turner & Miller have defended many clients injured by the negligence of others. Car-bicycle collisions are often caused by motorist errors, including:
- Making sudden stops
- Driving too close or veering into the bike lane
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Opening car doors or making a right-hand turn in front of a bicyclist
The brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or broken bones which result from a bicycle accident require immediate medical attention and aftercare.
Pedestrian Accidents
Many hazards and conditions contribute to pedestrian injuries and wrongful death:
- Driver error, including drinking and driving, excessive speed and texting while driving
- Lack of sidewalks, signal lights and crosswalks
- Traffic congestion, construction hazards and weather conditions
- Poor lighting
In a collision between a 3,000-pound car and a pedestrian weighing 150 pounds, the pedestrian will sustain serious, extensive injury or a fatality. If this has happened to you or a loved one, please call us at 256-405-0645 for a confidential consultation. Nobody should have to fight for fair compensation on their own.
Protecting Your Rights and Interests
When we accept a bicycle accident claim, our goal is to make sure you are fairly compensated for your injuries. In order to prove the negligence claim, we investigate the bicycle accident or pedestrian accident thoroughly, examining all evidence and interviewing witnesses. We also accept hit-and-run accident claims, as well as complex personal injury claims.
Contact an Alabama bicycle accident attorney for a free consultation.
Alabama bicycle and pedestrian accidents' attorney providing personal injury lawsuit, wrongful death counsel and support to clients throughout East Alabama injured by motorists who have been driving carelessly.
