Recovering Compensation for Injured Bicyclists
Most pedestrian knockdowns and bicycle accidents happen because motorists fail to see people walking, jogging, or cycling along the shoulder of the road. At the personal injury law office of Mingo & Yankala, S.C., we work with accident investigators when necessary to determine how a pedestrian or bicycle accident happened. By measuring skid marks we can tell if a motorist was speeding, what direction a car was heading in, and if the driver ignored a crosswalk. When a bicyclist is hit on the shoulder of the road, analyzing skid marks and damage to the vehicle can also tell us if the driver yielded an appropriate amount of room to the cyclist.
If you've been seriously injured by a motorist while jogging, walking, or out riding a bike, contact Milwaukee-Appleton, Wisconsin bicycle accident attorneys at Mingo & Yankala today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Knockdowns, and Serious Injuries
The personal injury lawyers at Mingo & Yankala recover compensation for pedestrians and bicyclists suffering from all kinds of injuries including:
- Head trauma
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Disfigurement
- Back and Neck Injuries
Protecting Your Interests After a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident
We invite you to contact us if you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle or pedestrian accident. We will gladly answer any questions you have and if we accept your case we will immediately begin investigating your case, using engineering and other experts where appropriate. While motorists may be aware of other cars, they often fail to maintain adequate lookout for pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists.
Since Wisconsin is a modified comparative negligence state, if you are deemed 51% or more at fault in an accident, you cannot recover damages. Alternatively, any compensation you are eligible to receive will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. For example, if you suffer $100,000 in damages but are deemed 40% at fault, you recover $60,000. For this reason, it is important to talk to an attorney who can begin investigating your accident to determine whether or not you were at fault.
Contact Milwaukee-Kenosha County Bicycle Accident Attorneys
The cost of serious head and back injuries can be substantial. Working with experienced personal injury attorneys helps you obtain the compensation you deserve and allows you to focus on recovering from your injuries.
To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact personal injury attorneys at Mingo & Yankala today.
