Gilbert Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can happen in a variety of situations. A motorist may fail to yield to a bicyclist at an intersection, make a right or left turn without checking for riders, open a vehicle door into a cyclist’s path, or fail to leave enough space when passing.

Busy Gilbert roads and intersections can present additional risks when drivers are distracted or not paying attention to cyclists. Accidents can also occur in residential areas, parking lots, and other locations where bicyclists and vehicles share space.

Regardless of where the accident happens, bicyclists can suffer serious injuries when they are struck by a vehicle or thrown from their bikes. Head injuries, broken bones, road rash, spinal injuries, and other trauma can require extensive medical treatment and time to recover.

If you are involved in a bicycle accident, seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if your injuries initially seem minor. Some injuries may not become apparent until hours or days after a collision.

When possible, document the accident scene with photographs and gather the contact and insurance information of the driver involved. Witness information can also be valuable. Avoid making statements that could be interpreted as admitting fault before you understand what happened and what your rights may be.

It is also important to keep records of medical treatment, expenses, missed work, bicycle repairs, and other losses related to the accident. These records may help establish the impact the collision has had on your life.