In a world dominated by cars, biking is a bold move. The benefits are immense, from better health to lower commuting costs, but the downsides can be deadly. A bike accident, especially when a vehicle is involved, can leave accident victims with high medical bills, stress from processing a personal injury claim, and a desperate need for financial compensation.
The Advocates are bicycle accident attorneys with years of experience dealing with personal injury cases. Our law firm has helped thousands of accident victims suffering from the fallout of car accidents, bike accidents, and nearly every other type of personal injury.
There is nothing more important for us than the client relationship. Your well-being is the core of what we do. We are trial lawyers ready to take your claim to the courts if necessary.
Leave the legal side to us. After a bike accident, you should focus on your recovery. The Advocates is a personal injury law firm ready to help our local Wyomingites recover, get back on that bike seat, and start cruising the roads of our beautiful state.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
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 do not 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.
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 gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
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.
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 several years. It is 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 fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety published some telling data on bicycle crashes. While this is national data, it is still good for residents of Wyoming to know:
Data on bike accidents in Wyoming is sparse. However, statistics are not needed to know that certain qualities of this state create a high potential for serious accidents. Here are some of them:
From neglected potholes to distracted driving, our law office has seen all sorts of reasons why our clients have sustained bicycle injuries. The most common are:
It is hard to say what damages you can seek in your case. Some people get in truck accidents; others get bitten by a dog — every situation demands different types of compensation.
Generally, these are the types of damages a personal injury lawyer will help you seek:
Yes.
In Wyoming, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is four years. The process of getting your fair compensation is not fast, which is why our legal advice is to quickly start your case.
Responsibility for the claim must be established before any claim can begin. Wyoming uses modified comparative negligence for personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Fault is assigned as a percentage. You cannot file a claim if you are more than 51% responsible for the accident. Imagine you run a red light through an intersection on your bike and get struck by a car that had a green light. In this case, you will likely be assigned the majority of the fault for the case and, therefore, cannot sue.
You might be assigned 25% of the blame. If your fault is under 51%, you can still file a claim, but your final settlement will be reduced by the percentage of your fault—in this example, the compensation you receive from the accident will be 75% of the final settlement.
A bicycle accident claim can be complex and take quite a while. The legal process is by no means quick. Processing cases takes equal parts patience and expertise.
The Advocates have both those qualities in spades.
Everyone who walks through our door is a human being who deserves justice for their accident. For you, that might mean you need to be reimbursed for property damage, get access to medical care, or receive a settlement that gives you the financial buffer you need while you recover.
Whatever your case is, The Advocates are here to help. We understand the immense stress and pain that can come from a bicycle accident. Our goal is to lessen your burden by offering sound legal representation. You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.