Bicycle accidents do not always occur on busy roadways. In some instances, these accidents can occur when a bicyclist is operating his or her bicycle in a designated bike lane. All it takes for a bicycle accident to occur is a careless or inattentive driver—and many of those drivers can be found on roadways in and around Atlanta.
In addition to roadways, bicycle accidents are also common in parking lots and parking garages—especially those where there is low or limited visibility. Dooring accidents are not uncommon in parking areas, and even on the side of the road. These accidents occur when an inattentive motor vehicle driver or passenger unexpectedly opens a car door into a bicyclist’s path, causing the bicyclist to run into the door and suffer severe injuries as a result.
Regardless of where you or your loved one’s bicycle accident occurred, drivers always have a duty to look out for bicyclists and to operate their vehicles in a prudent, careful, and safe manner at all times. When motor vehicle operator negligence—or someone else’s negligence—causes or contributes to your bicycle accident, the responsible individual or entity can be held liable. An Atlanta bike accident lawyer can assist you with investigating the circumstances of your accident, and filing a bicycle accident claim for damages.
