Victims of bicycle accidents who survive the experience are very fortunate. That being said these victims are very likely to suffer one or more serious injuries—especially if the accident causes them to fall from the bicycle and onto the ground at a high rate of speed. Bicyclists, unlike the operators and passengers of most motor vehicles, do not have a protective covering that surrounds them at the time of impact. Consequently, in an accident, they are more likely to suffer serious injuries than are the occupants of enclosed motor vehicles.
Injuries suffered in a bicycle accident can require months of medical treatment, not to mention missed time from work, as well as large amounts of pain and suffering.
Common injuries suffered by bicycle accident victims include:
- Severe head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Bone fractures
- Soft tissue contusions
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Internal bleeding or hemorrhaging
- Back injuries, including spinal cord injuries and paralysis
If you or a person you care about has suffered one or more of these injuries in a bicycle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, an experienced Atlanta bicycle accident attorney will work to pursue the monetary compensation you deserve for your medical treatment, lost wages, pain, suffering, and inconvenience.
