Riding a bicycle can be exhilarating and relaxing, but it can also be dangerous if you must ride in areas with high motor vehicle traffic. Falls from bikes can result in debilitating harm, such as head injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries and Woodbridge bicycle accidents can severely impact your life. The skilled bicycle accident attorneys at Fredson Statmore Bitterman LLC can meet with you in a complimentary consultation to determine if you have viable grounds to pursue legal action.
What Is a Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury is a serious incident that occurs when you experience a blow or jolt to the head that causes your brain to suffer a disruption in its normal functioning. Brain injuries are not all the same and can present varying symptoms in each person, requiring different courses of treatment and healing timelines. Some people suffer temporary headaches and are able to resume their normal activities in a short period of time, while others suffer lifelong harm to their cognitive and physical functioning.
Our compassionate Woodbridge lawyers know how devastating brain injuries can be and can fight to help you recover compensation after your bike crash.
The Effect of a Helmet on Brain Injuries and Bike Riding
Unfortunately, serious brain injuries and bike accidents often go together in Woodbridge Township, as cycling falls are common. When a cyclist collides with a motor vehicle, they risk striking their head on the ground or on the vehicle. Even when cyclists wear helmets, they may suffer serious brain harm in an accident. Helmets must comply with federal regulations, but those regulations only require a helmet to cushion the impact of a low-speed crash. When a cyclist is in an accident with a motor vehicle, the impact could be much greater than what a bike helmet can withstand. In addition, according to New Jersey Revised Statutes § 39:4.10-1, the state does not require adult riders over age 17 to wear helmets. Therefore, a defendant might argue that you were responsible for the severity of your injuries because you chose not to wear a helmet. However, state courts operate with a modified comparative negligence standard, meaning you may still pursue a legal claim even if your actions were partly to blame, although a court might reduce your recoverable damages by your percentage of fault.
Our compassionate attorneys have a commitment to provide you with quality representation regardless of whether you were wearing a helmet. We help you develop a robust claim for compensation by helping gather evidence proving liability and the extent of your damages.
Speak With a Woodbridge Township Lawyer After a Serious Brain Injury From a Bike Crash
If you or your loved one developed a brain injury after a bike crash, our attorneys can help answer your questions about traumatic brain injuries and Woodbridge bicycle accidents. We can help you seek justice by filing a civil lawsuit against the responsible party or parties.
Call today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney at Fredson Statmore Bitterman LLC.
