North Carolinians are increasingly using bicycles as a method of recreation and transportation. The continuous expansion of Raleigh’s greenways indicates Wake County’s growing population of cyclists. Unfortunately, bicycles do not come equipped with airbags, seatbelts, or the layers of thick metal found on automobiles, so when a negligent motorist hits a cyclist, the results are often devastating. The personal injury attorneys of Maginnis Howard can help relieve some of the stress and financial burdens resulting from a bicycle accident by negotiating and litigating your claim for you. You may reach the Raleigh bicycle accident attorneys of Maginnis Howard at (919) 526-0450 or through our contact page.
Negotiating and litigating a bicycle accident claim is more or less complicated, depending on the specific facts of your case. In more straightforward cases, liability may not even be contested; the sole issue may be damages. Even in damages-only cases, we can typically add value to your claim because of our familiarity with North Carolina law. We render a complete and thorough evaluation of our client’s damages and thoroughly investigate all potential sources of recovery. Finding additional sources of recovery, including all applicable underinsured and uninsured motorist policies, is often a critical step in representing an injured cyclist.
Bicycle accident claims become more complicated if the automobile insurance company or its attorney asserts you were “contributorily negligent.” North Carolina’s harsh contributory negligence rule provides that even if a plaintiff is 1% at fault for their injuries, they may not recover any damages from the defendant. If an insurance adjuster has claimed you were contributorily negligent, do not accept their word for it! This is a common tactic in bicycle accident claims. The personal injury lawyers of Maginnis Howard are happy to consult with you regarding your claim to evaluate whether you were, in fact, contributorily negligent. If so, whether there is an exception that can save your case (there often is).
The Raleigh bicycle accident attorneys of Maginnis Howard offer free telephone or in-person consultations for all personal injury cases. We represent injured cyclists on a contingency basis. That means you pay no attorneys’ fees unless you make a financial recovery. If you cannot travel due to your injuries, we can make arrangements to come to you.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Raleigh or anywhere across North Carolina, contact Maginnis Howard. You may utilize our contact page to submit a new case inquiry to one of our attorneys. We represent clients across the Carolinas in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville.
