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There are attorneys who specialize in cycling-related accidents. Laws (or lack thereof) protecting non-car traffic vary from state to state. I am in SC where best resource for injured cyclists is mybikelaw.com ... might be a good starting point for you to find someone similar in your area.
This is something that you should talk to a lawyer about. Anonymous opinions off the internet are worth what you pay for them. Although you might ask on your local area forum for good personal injury lawyers. I realize you must have started there and this thread got moved. Maybe just rephrase the question and start another. Or as someone mentioned go thru the yellow pages.
On Saturday June 1, 2013, I was briskly traveling southbound by bike on a neighborhood thoroughfare.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a black Mercedes wagon appeared drectly in front of me. Given that I was traveling at upwards of 20 mph, I had no time to react.
The force of the impact threw me violently from my bike, my head striking the vehicle's B-pillar and roof. I then spun around and hit the pavement, falling on my knee. My bike's carbon fork was severed and the front wheel flew off in the aftermath. I was not wearing a helmet.
I was rushed to the hospital at which point I was diagnosed with a concussion and chest contusions. In addition, I've been experiencing trouble sleeping and concentrating, a throbbing headache, severe neck pain, left shoulder and arm pain, and really bad nightmares. I had to take off from work today because the pain is unbearable.
Due to my concussion, I don't clearly remember the specifics of what transpired immediately following the crash. What I do remember, however, was that the responding officers informed me that the driver was at fault.
I'd like to know how strong my case is, and what sort of insurance settlement I can reasonably expect after this traumatic ordeal.
Thank you.
I say not much since you are too stupid to wear a helmet.
Oh, and "out of nowhere". When you go buy the helmet take a course in observational driving (works for riding). If they came "out of nowhere" you weren't paying enough attention and probably shouldn't be allowed to ride a bike or drive a car.
I settled for way to little when I had this happen. I had a lot more injuries than I originally thought. Get an Attorney if you are sure it was the drivers fault. My medical bills ended up being nearly 300,000 before all surgeries were over. The difference between his insurance and yours paying will be quite a bit in deductable.
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