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Your Wetumpka Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Bicycles and e-bikes offer an affordable, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around town. They’re especially popular among commuters, students, and fitness enthusiasts. Wetumpka offers several popular cycling routes along the Coosa River and West Fort Toulouse Road near Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park. But with more bikes on the road, accidents have become more common. According to ALDOT’s 2024 Crash Facts, over 240 bike crashes are reported in Alabama each year. Many lead to serious, life-altering injuries.

If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle or scooter accident in Wetumpka, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. The experienced Wetumpka bike accident lawyers at Floyd Hunter Injury Law are here to help.

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What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Wetumpka

The moments after a bicycle accident are overwhelming. Your safety and well-being come first. However, you should also take steps to protect your legal rights. Here’s what to do if you’re involved in a bike crash in Wetumpka:

  • Call 911 to report the accident and ensure medical help is on the way.
  • Document the scene by taking photos of the accident and your injuries.
  • Exchange information with the driver, including contact info, insurance, and plate number.
  • Identify witnesses, and ask for their contact information.
  • Seek medical care immediately even if your injuries seem minor.
  • Avoid communicating with insurance adjusters to protect your rights.
  • Get legal advice from our experienced attorneys to understand your options.

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Bike Accident Causes in Wetumpka

Understanding how and why bicycle accidents occur can help you recognize who is at fault and what your legal options are if you need to sue. Most bike crashes are preventable, and many result from negligent or careless driving although cyclists can also be at fault. The risk is often highest on roads without designated bike lanes and signage. In fact, ALDOT reports that 86% of bicycle accidents occur in urban areas while just 14% of accidents occur on rural roads. Common causes include:

  • Distracted or impaired driving
  • Failure to yield, especially at intersections
  • Unsafe lane changes that push cyclists off the road
  • Dooring (when a car door blocks the cyclist’s path)
  • Right-hook/left-cross accidents where vehicles turn in front of cyclists
  • Poor road conditions and low light/limited visibility
  • Speeding, aggressive driving, and road rage when passing bicycles

Common Bike Accident Injuries

Even low-speed collisions can cause life-altering injuries for cyclists. Recovery may involve surgery, rehab, and time off work, resulting in both physical and financial stress for victims and their families. Bike accident injuries can lead to long-term medical needs and permanent disabilities. Sadly, approximately 10 cyclists die in Alabama every year, which can result in a wrongful death claim. Here are some of the most common injuries:

  • Broken bones
  • Lacerations and road rash
  • Sprains and soft-tissue injuries
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Facial trauma
  • Internal bleeding
  • Psychological trauma

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Do I Need a Bicycle Accident Lawyer?

Yes. Legal representation can have a strong influence on the outcome of your bicycle accident case. Insurance companies rarely offer fair settlements without legal pressure. At Floyd Hunter Injury Law, we understand the tactics that insurers use because we used to work for them. Now, we use that knowledge to fight for injured clients in Wetumpka and Elmore County.

Why Choose Floyd Hunter?

We’re known in Wetumpka and across Alabama as Those Thumbs Up Guys® because we make the process easy. Here’s why local clients choose our legal team following serious accidents and injuries.

  • Over 80 years of combined experience
  • Local attorneys with deep community ties
  • No-win, no-fee contingency billing
  • Millions recovered for local clients
  • Free, no-obligation case reviews
  • Client-focused representation
  • Two convenient offices near Wetumpka

Our Wetumpka Bike Accident Attorneys

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How Does Insurance Work After a Bike Accident?

Bicycle accident claims are typically resolved through the at-fault driver’s auto insurance, just like car crashes and truck accidents. You can sometimes access coverage through your own auto or health insurance. However, these policies can be more complex.

If the driver didn’t stop after the accident or didn’t have enough insurance, your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may apply. This add-on is included in all Alabama auto insurance policies unless you opt out.

If insurance coverage isn’t available or your injuries exceed the policy limits, you can work with a bike accident lawyer to sue the at-fault driver. Whether your case is resolved through a lawsuit or a settlement, you may be entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic damages as described below.

Our Wetumpka bike accident lawyers will help you track your expenses, value future losses, and identify all sources of funding to maximize your compensation. The goal of an injury lawsuit is to return you to the position that you were in before the accident occurred by reimbursing you for:

  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost wages during your recovery
  • Decreased earning capacity after recovery
  • Pain and suffering or emotional distress
  • Property damage and bicycle repair costs

 

RESULTS THAT MATTER

Pedestrian Accident
$300,000.00
Car Accident
$125,000.00
Motorcycle Accident
$500,000.00
Traumatic Brain Injury
$2,000,000.00
Motorcycle Accident
$275,000.00

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Wetumpka Bicycle Accident FAQs

In Alabama, you generally have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for personal injuries per Ala. Code § 6-2-38. Don’t wait to get the process started. It takes time to prepare a strong case, and evidence can disappear quickly if not preserved.

No. If you are partially at fault, it’s likely that your case will be dismissed. Under Alabama’s strict contributory negligence rule, your claim may be barred if you’re even 1% at fault. Unfortunately, bicyclists are responsible for over 43% of accidents according to ALDOT, so it’s important to have strong legal representation, especially if the other side is trying to blame you.

Our bike accident lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means that you don’t pay anything for our services unless we recover compensation for you. Any legal fees and case costs will be deducted from the amount recovered. Fees typically start at 33.3% of the settlement’s value. See our blog about car accident lawyer fees to learn more.

Most personal injury cases in Wetumpka settle out of court. But if the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to go to trial. Our goal is to ensure a favorable outcome for you.

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Injured in a bike accident in Wetumpka? Contact Floyd Hunter Injury Law today for a free, no-obligation case review with an experienced bike accident lawyer. Let Those Thumbs Up Guys® fight for the justice you deserve. There’s no risk, and it’s easy to get started.

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