When a bicycle is involved in a car accident, it often leads to severe injuries or even a fatality for the cyclist. If you’ve been injured as a bicyclist in the state of Nevada, it’s time to contact a Las Vegas bicycle accident lawyer. The Advocates personal injury law firm is ready to help you get on the road to recovery.
Our skilled accident attorneys are committed to helping bicycle accident victims receive fair compensation for their medical bills and other damages. We will hold the at-fault party and their insurance company accountable for your injuries and help you move forward with your life.
Contact The Advocates’ Las Vegas, NV, law office today for a free case evaluation. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your legal options at no cost to you.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We don’t get paid unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
We only get paid if we win your case!
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Depending on the nature of your accident and the protective gear you were wearing at the time, bike accident injuries can range from road rash to life-threatening conditions.
Some common types of bicycle injuries are:
If you’ve suffered serious injuries after a bicycle crash with a negligent driver, contact The Advocates for a free case review.
Every personal injury claim is different and every injury victim suffers different damages.
As a general guideline, some common damages recovered in personal injury cases include:
The best way to know the value of your case is to speak with an experienced bicycle accident attorney. The Advocates can explain your legal options during a free consultation.
Every personal injury case is subject to a time limit known as the statute of limitations. Once this time period is up, you lose your right to file a claim.
In Nevada, the statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the accident. There are many factors that can impact this time limit, so it’s important to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as you believe you have a case.
If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, take the following steps to keep yourself safe and preserve your potential right to an injury claim:
In Nevada, a bicycle is defined as any device that meets all of the following criteria:
Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the road and should ride as far to the right as practicable, unless preparing to turn or overtake a vehicle. In places where bicycle lanes are available, it is a good idea to use them.
When a bike lane is present on a road, it functions as part of the roadway, not the shoulder. However, there is no law requiring bikers to use the bike lane.
Motorists are required to give bicyclists at least three feet of space when passing.
Cyclists have all the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. That means that cyclists must adhere to all traffic signs and signals, including:
It is important that bikers follow these laws, because intersections can be a particularly dangerous place for bicycles.
Being as predictable as possible is the best way to stay safe as a cyclist. The drivers around you are likely not expecting you to ignore the rules of the road. Failing to obey the laws at an intersection puts you at high risk of being struck by a vehicle traveling on the road perpendicular to you.
In order to receive a settlement for your damages, you will need to prove that the at-fault party had a “duty of care,” or the responsibility to keep you safe, that they failed to do so, and that their negligence caused your injuries and damages. An attorney can help you prove these elements of your case.
Nevada follows a rule of modified comparative negligence, meaning that you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for your accident. As long as you are less than 51% responsible, you can receive a settlement. Your settlement amount will be reduced by the amount of fault assigned to you.
A personal injury attorney with The Advocates will gather evidence, build your case, and negotiate with insurance adjusters to get you the settlement you deserve. The legal process can be lengthy and complex, but with an Advocate on your side, you only need to focus on feeling better.
Contact The Nevada Advocates today for a free consultation. You deserve a legal team that will fight for your best interests. You deserve an Advocate.
