Bicycle Accident Attorney

Have you been injured in a bicycle accident that wasn't your fault? We can help!

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Bicycle Accidents in Northern Virginia

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, bicycle injuries and bicycle deaths are especially common in urban areas. As injury lawyers who cover Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, we know that a common cause of bicycle accidents is inattention of the motorist. 

While certain safety protocols such as wearing a well-fitting bicycle helmet and wearing appropriate protective clothing can help mitigate risk, that is of little comfort to the bike rider if a vehicle driver is sending a text message while driving, or fails to properly observe stop signs or red lights. 

If you’ve been in a bicycle accident, Brien Roche takes the time to understand the circumstances of your accident, and will work to ensure that you get everything that you deserve

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“Mr Roche has helped me with a very difficult personal injury case, with great success. His offices and employees are professional, helpful, and most importantly have the experience, to get you the result you need. Look no further, Mr Roche is the lawyer you have been searching for.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bicycle accident suits frequently involve severe injuries. The local laws that apply to the use of bikes are not the same as what apply to cars. Although some of the laws may be the same, some are not. Any lawyer handling these types of cases needs to know both areas of the law. For a free consult, call us or contact us.

 

  • Secure the damaged bike.
  • Do not try to repair it.
  • Take photos of it from all angles. Emphasis should be on the gear ratio setting as the gear setting may tell you the speed range of the bike. Likewise, marks on the tires or rims may offer clues as to the impact.
  • Check for any GPS or electronic devices on the bike as this may have a host of data.
  • Check the scene for private and public cameras
  • Take photos of the scene promptly.  Otherwise, it may change.  These photos may be key to your case.
  • Gather all the papers relating to your buying of the bike.  There may be a basis for a product defect claim.
  • Gather all the papers as to any service of the bike.  There may be a claim against the shop that serviced the bike.
  • Preserve the clothing you are wearing.
  • Prepare a statement to your lawyer giving all of the details of the crash.  If meant for your lawyer, then no one else can see it.
  • Record whether the area is a heavy bike usage area
In DC, the law relating to bike accidents can be hard to put together.  Bikers are allowed to ride on the roadway, bike lanes and in some cases, sidewalks.  In contrast, they cannot ride on sidewalks in the central district. Between the years 2000 and 2012, the number of people riding bikes to work has increased by more than 250%, with DC ranking 3rd in the country. The City Council for DC has passed a law to promote safety for people on foot, people on bikes and other persons using non-motor means of movement.  The law changes the common law concept that the claim of an injured party is barred if there is fault on the part of that person.  Fault on the part of the injured person is no longer a bar to their claim with this law.   Brien Roche will help you navigate the nuances and challenges presented by this law as you pursue compensation for your injury.