Massachusetts Bicycle Accident Cases at Kiley Law Group

Bicycle rides are great for exercise, enjoying the fresh air and nature all around you. Unfortunately, even if you adhere to all required and suggested safety measures, there’s a chance you could be seriously injured on a bike ride. From being hit by an inattentive or impaired driver to falling victim to hazards in the road, bicycle injuries are an unwelcome but common part of riding.

Bicycle accidents, much like motorcycle accidents, can be highly dangerous for riders, as they are more exposed to the open road than people in cars. This means they typically sustain more serious injuries, and, in turn, have longer and more extensive recoveries. Even with declining numbers in recent years, there are more than 50,000 people injured in bicycle accidents each year, with about 12% of these accidents have been fatal.

Reasons that the number of fatal bike accidents has risen include: 

• New bicyclists are less familiar with safe biking practices
• Drivers are not using caution when sharing the road with bicyclists, and
• Cities are planning, but have not implemented changes to infrastructure to support bicyclist safety.

In addition to death, injuries from bicycle accidents can range from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, brain injuries and spine trauma. All of these injuries are serious, and you’ll need a powerful team of attorneys behind you to obtain the compensation you and your family needs to care for the injured. Kiley Law Group has 40 years of experiencing protecting Massachusetts families following personal injury matters. The team is dependable and knowledgeable, and committed to getting your best results. Call now for your free consultation, 888-435-1321.