Unlike cars and trucks, which have reinforced passenger compartments, seatbelts, airbags, and other safety features, bicycles offer comparatively little protection, leaving bicycle riders highly vulnerable when they are involved in an accident. While a collision between two cars might result in a minor fender-bender, the same crash can cause a cyclist to suffer catastrophic, even fatal, injuries.

If you were injured or a loved one was killed in an Ohio bicycle accident, the bicycle accident attorneys at Robenbalt Law can help. Our bicycle accident attorneys offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation and how we can assist you. We are committed to providing honest, forthright, and aggressive legal representation to people throughout Ohio who were injured in bicycle accidents.

Causes of Ohio Bicycle Accidents

Various factors can contribute to an Ohio bicycle accident, including road conditions, rider experience, and even the time of day. Common causes of bicycle accidents include:

• Cars turning in front of bicyclists
• A driver’s failure to stop at stop signs, yield signs, or when pulling onto the road from a private driveway.
• Opening doors into the path of an oncoming cyclist (“dooring”)
• Failing to observe the three-foot distance when passing cyclists
• Speeding and reckless driving near a cyclist

Common Injuries Caused by Ohio Bicycle Accidents

Because bicycles offer little protection for riders, when an accident happens, the bicyclist almost always suffers more severe injuries. Common injuries riders experience in bicycle accidents include:

• Injuries to the neck, spine, and back
• Whiplash
• Concussions
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Soft tissue damage
• Shoulder dislocations
• Broken bones
• Damage to internal organs
• Wrongful death

If you were injured or a loved one was killed in an Ohio bike accident, the bicycle accident lawyers at Robenbalt Law can fight for the compensation you deserve.

Bicycle Accident Attorneys Serving People Throughout Ohio

Cyclists who were severely injured in an Ohio bicycle accident may be entitled to compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages

At Robenalt Law, our Ohio bicycle accident attorneys are ready to help you secure the compensation you and your family deserve. We can investigate to determine the cause of the accident, gather evidence to prove the driver was at fault, and calculate the measure of your damages.

Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights After an Ohio Bicycle Accident

Under Ohio law, individuals injured because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct typically have two years to file a lawsuit against the person who caused their injuries. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible will improve the likelihood of success for your claim.

Contact Robenalt Law Today

With offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Robenalt Law represents injured bicyclists in legal claims throughout Ohio and nationwide. We handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee, which means you won’t pay us unless we recover money for you.

Call our Cleveland office at (216) 223-7535 or our Columbus office at (614) 695-3800 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation appointment to discuss your situation and how we can help.