Following an Atlanta bicycle accident for which you were not at fault, you may be eligible for several types of damages. The potential damages for which you may be eligible depend upon many factors, including the severity of the bicycle accident, along with the specific injury or injuries that you suffered in your accident. Generally speaking, the more serious the injuries and the more extensive the treatment, the more damages to which you are entitled.
To recover damages for the injuries that you suffered in a bicycle accident, you must demonstrate:
- That the at-fault person or entity (usually a motor vehicle operator) acted in an unreasonable manner under the circumstances
- That the at-fault person’s negligence caused the bicycle accident
- That you suffered one or more physical injuries in your bicycle accident
- That the bicycle accident caused or contributed to those injuries
If you can demonstrate all of these elements, then you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic recovery.
Some of the most common damages available to bicycle accident victims include the following:
- Compensation for all of your related medical treatment, including medical procedures, office visits, and physical therapy
- Compensation for all of your related out-of-pocket costs as a result of the injuries which you sustained in your bicycle accident
- Compensation for lost wages arising from missed time at work
- Compensation for inconvenience, suffering, and pain that you endured as a result of the injuries which you sustained in the accident
- Compensation for loss of earning capacity
- Compensation for permanent injuries and lifelong physical disabilities that resulted from your bicycle accident
- Compensation for loss of spousal support as a result of the injuries which you suffered in your accident
Likewise, if your loved one was killed in a bicycle accident, you may file a claim against the at-fault person for wrongful death damages.
If you or a loved one were injured in a bicycle accident, an Atlanta bicycle accident attorney can help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries, and if necessary, litigate your bicycle accident case to a conclusion.
