Bicycle Dooring Accidents

When a bicyclist is involved in a traffic accident, the possibility of injury is always significant. Even if you take reasonable safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing and a helmet, you can still suffer injuries such as broken bones and concussions due to the potential for a catastrophic impact.

In fact, a car doesn’t have to be moving very fast to do serious damage to someone riding a bike — or even moving at all. Accidents caused by motorists or passengers opening car doors directly in the path of a bicycle rider are not uncommon, and the results can be disastrous. The lawyers at the Greenville personal injury law firm of Parham Smith & Archenhold LLC work with bicyclists injured in dooring accidents to help them seek compensation for their injuries.

Looking Out For Your Well-Being

People who ride their bikes on city streets have a lot to worry about: potholes and uneven pavement, keeping up with the speed of traffic, and drivers who don’t give bicyclists enough room to pedal safely. This makes it all the more dangerous when a car door flings open toward the street without warning.

A bike rider moving at a brisk pace might have almost no time to react to a heavy car door obstructing their path. A collision could throw a bicyclist off their bike, knocking them into traffic or even headfirst into the car’s door or window.

In many bicycle dooring accidents, the motorist or passenger who opened the door — often without first checking to see what might be coming — can be held liable for the cyclist’s financial costs, such as medical bills. Let our attorneys help you navigate your personal injury case.

Reach us online today via our secure online contact form to schedule a complimentary case evaluation with our firm. You can also reach us by telephone at 864-990-4581 or toll free at 877-805-6431. We understand the needs of accident victims, so please contact us to learn more about our firm and the services we provide.