Experienced Raleigh Bicycle Accident Attorney
Last updated on January 31, 2025
Raleigh bicyclists are in luck when it comes to having a variety of terrain on which to ride. They are able to get in touch with nature and ride through the woods at places like Beaverdam, or they can maneuver through the buildings, pedestrians, and motorists in downtown Raleigh while enjoying the sights the city has to offer.
North Carolina also has no shortage of trails that allow cyclists to enjoy some of the most beautiful sights our state has to offer. The Libba Cotten Bikeway, Sam’s Branch Greenway, and the Neuse River Trail are just a few of the ways bike enthusiasts can get to know Raleigh’s natural side.
I am bicycle accident attorney Mike Maurer. I am a board-certified civil trial specialist who previously worked as an insurance company defense attorney handling personal injury claims. I now use all my experience to help injured cyclists.
When Cyclists And Motorists Meet
You can’t drive through downtown Raleigh without seeing a multitude of riders on their bikes. Sometimes, bicyclists and motorists aren’t able to stay out of each other’s way, and accidents occur.
Oftentimes, a vehicle drives through a crosswalk and strikes a cyclist, or, a driver isn’t paying attention and sideswipes a bicyclist on the road. Cyclists are especially vulnerable when involved in an accident because they have little to no protection against the elements – they aren’t surrounded by metal like motorists are. The injuries cyclists sustain are often serious, and treatments are typically extensive and costly. Some of the most common injuries include:
- Head injuries
- Neck fractures
- Road rash
- Eye problems
- Broken pelvis
- Fractured legs, arms, and hands
- Slipped discs
- Muscle, tendon, and ligament sprains and strains
- Dislocated shoulders
- Ankle injuries
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Suffering from painful injuries not only takes a toll on your body but affects your wallet as well. Medical treatments are notoriously costly, and you shouldn’t be held responsible for the fees if the accident wasn’t your fault.
Your insurance company will certainly go after the negligent party – but they are only worried about what is best for them. How will you receive money from time lost at work because you were too injured to go in? What about problems that could occur in the future because your injuries never fully healed? The insurance company doesn’t want to think about these types of concerns – but my staff at Maurer Law and I will.
We work for you, meaning our entire office will always have your best interests in mind. We will fight for your rights, answer your questions, and attempt to make this difficult time in your life better. You have already been the victim of a serious bike accident in Raleigh – don’t allow yourself to become a victim of the insurance company’s tactics as well.
Contact Me Today For A Free Case Review
Contact our Raleigh-based firm, Maurer Law, for a completely free consultation with me to learn about your options after your bicycle accident. You can reach us online or call 704-899-2133.