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While most roadways are shared by cyclists and motorists alike, the relationship is not always a harmonious one. Whether it is due to a misconception of the rules of the road or the blatant malfeasance of one of the parties involved, when an accident occurs between a motorist and a cyclist, the resulting damages can be devastating.
If you or someone you dearly love sustains severe physical injuries in a bicycle accident, the at-fault party responsible for causing the accident could be held liable for damages through a detailed personal injury claim. For more information on the remedies available for those injured in a cyclist-related accident, reach out to speak with a qualified Birmingham bicycle accident lawyer today.
Due to the limited protection that safety gear affords to bicyclists and the varying speeds at which motorists and cyclists can travel at a given time, the injuries incurred in bicycle accidents can drastically vary. However, the injuries sustained in a significant portion of cyclist-related collisions include the following:
Regardless of how minor a victim’s injuries may be, the at-fault party responsible for the collision may be held liable for damages awarded to sufficiently compensate an injured party for their losses. By retaining a civil litigation attorney to handle their claim, an injured party could maximize their potential damages award.
Just as there are numerous causes of injuries sustained in cyclist collisions, there is also a wide range of damages an accident victim can seek to recover. In personal injury cases, damages awarded to an injured party mainly consist of economic and non-economic damages (i.e., compensatory damages), but may also include punitive damages (i.e., those awarded to an injured party to punish the wrongdoer rather than compensate the victim). Some of the more common damages awarded in bicycle-related accident claims include:
However, while there are no caps placed on compensatory damages awarded to an injured party in Alabama, the state does have a cap on the amount of punitive damages an injured party can receive. Under § 6-11-21(a) of the Code of Alabama, punitive damages awarded to a claimant are not to reach an amount that this three times the amount of compensatory damages awarded or $500,000, whichever of the two is greater. Those seeking to file a civil claim for damages should consult a personal injury attorney beforehand to ensure they do not lose potential compensation.
When an accident between a cyclist and a motorist occurs, each of the parties involved can suffer severe damages as a result. From physical injuries to property damage to the vehicles involved, compensation for the losses that each of the parties sustains could fall onto either one depending on whether they could be held liable.
If you or someone you know was recently involved in a bicycle accident, they could receive a substantial compensation award for their injuries by filing a civil injury claim against the at-fault party accountable. To learn more about what an experienced, dedicated legal advocate could do for your case, call today to speak with a knowledgeable Birmingham bicycle accident lawyer.
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In Alabama a personal injury claim or lawsuit must be filed within two years of the accident. In other words, if someone was injured on November 30, 2020, the deadline to file your personal injury claim or lawsuit is November 30, 2022.
