Injury cases
Hit on a bike
Riders get blamed first: no helmet, too fast, came out of nowhere. We start with the facts, the camera footage and the road itself.
We take riders hit by turning cars, opened car doors and drivers who passed too close, and crashes caused by potholes, broken grates and construction left in the lane. Many of our riders commute; some were out for a Saturday ride on a county road.
We get the crash report, find cameras nearby before footage is recorded over, and look at your bike, your helmet and your ride data if you track it.
Cases we take
Hit by a turning or passing car
Doored in a bike lane
Potholes, grates and road work
Hit-and-run drivers
Group rides and county roads
Start here
Before the evidence is gone
- 01
Keep the bike as it is
Don't repair it or throw anything away. The damage tells us how the crash happened.
- 02
Save your ride data
If you use a bike computer or a phone app, export the ride before it syncs over.
- 03
Photograph the spot
Or ask a friend to: the lane, the road surface and any signs, within a few days.
- 04
Call us early
Business cameras keep footage for days, not months. We ask for it right away.
Questions
Bicycle crashes: questions we hear
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still bring a claim?
Usually, yes. It may come up when injuries are discussed, but it doesn't decide who caused the crash.
The driver drove off. Is there anyone to claim against?
Your own auto policy's uninsured motorist coverage may cover a hit-and-run, even though you were on a bike.
A pothole caused my crash. Who's responsible?
Possibly the city, county or state. Claims against them have short notice deadlines, so call soon.