{"id":19389,"date":"2022-10-12T08:19:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T12:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19389"},"modified":"2024-01-18T12:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:08:59","slug":"can-i-sue-someone-personally-after-bicycle-accident-in-ga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/can-i-sue-someone-personally-after-bicycle-accident-in-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Sue Someone Personally After a Bicycle Accident in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sue someone personally after a bicycle accident in Georgia to seek compensation for damages you or your loved one suffered. Winning a court award requires proving that the defendant caused or contributed to the accident, resulting in injuries and other damages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there&#8217;s inconclusive evidence or no eyewitnesses to the bicycle accident, proving fault can be difficult. Hiring a bicycle accident lawyer can take the pressure off you, as you will have someone fighting in your corner and handling the necessary steps. They have the knowledge and experience to build a strong case against another party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Grounds for Making a Claim After a Bicycle Accident<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any form of transportation, bicycling has its own risk factors. The most considerable risk is colliding with an inattentive or negligent driver or another party. If you&#8217;ve been injured under these circumstances, you&#8217;re entitled to sue for compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some of the damages from a bicycle accident that you can be compensated for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any medical expenses incurred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost earnings due to inability to work (You could even be compensated for the sick days or personal time you had to use while recuperating from a bicycle accident.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of potential future earnings due to a long-term injury or disability resulting from the accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical and emotional pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to your bicycle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An attorney can review the damages your bicycle accident caused and calculate their value before seeking a settlement or court award.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Proving Liability for Accident Damages<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four elements to establishing liability in a bicycle accident case. These involve proving:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The at-fault driver&#8217;s responsibility to protect your well-being (or &#8220;duty of care&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver violated this duty of care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This violation triggered the bicycle accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, you were physically injured, leading to medical bills, lost wages, long-term trauma, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such evidence can support an insurance claim or lawsuit against the responsible party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Reasons to Sue for a Bicycle Accident<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a lawyer by your side, you can sue the at-fault driver for compensation in a court of law. However, many personal injury cases lead to a settlement and don\u2019t require a trial\u2014this path generally saves both sides time and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, some reasons you and your attorney may decide to take the case all the way to court include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance company denied your claim against their policyholder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurer offered a low settlement and refused to negotiate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settlement negotiations have stalled.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing a lawsuit may encourage insurance companies to offer higher settlements that better address your damages. If you do file a lawsuit and proceed to court, it&#8217;s vital to know some suits can be extensive and costly. As such, your lawyer will ensure that you have a solid case before filing a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to Do if I Am the Victim of a Bicycle Accident?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible based on your injuries, follow these steps after a bicycle accident:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 911 and ask for the police as well as EMS. You or the other party may require emergency medical care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t leave the scene (except if you&#8217;re being taken to the hospital by EMS). Staying at the location allows you to maintain your rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are witnesses nearby, ask for their contact information (name, phone, email).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take pictures of the scene from all angles with your cell phone. Photograph any damage to the car and your bicycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record the driver\u2019s contact, insurance, and vehicle information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out where to obtain a copy of the police report once it&#8217;s finalized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t speculate about what happened or put anything on social media about the accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can call for a free consultation with an accident firm before placing any claim against the driver&#8217;s insurance policy. A bicycle accident lawyer can explain your rights and represent you in a claim or lawsuit against the liable party.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What if My Accident Was a Hit and Run?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some drivers will flee the scene of the accident after hitting a bicyclist. They may do this because they lack insurance coverage or hope to avoid the consequences. If this happened to you, it\u2019s important to provide all the details you can recall to the authorities. They may be able to locate the driver using this information along with surveillance footage and eyewitness statements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the driver is unidentifiable, the accident report and other evidence can still help you seek coverage from an uninsured motorist (UM) policy, if you have one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get a Free Review of Your Bicycle Accident Case<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call George Sink, P. A. Injury Lawyers for support from any one of their three convenient Georgia offices. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/car-accident\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you fight for the compensation you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will provide a free consultation and explore your options for seeking damages when you contact us. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can sue someone personally after a bicycle accident in Georgia to seek compensation for damages you or your loved one suffered. Winning a court award requires proving that the defendant caused or contributed to the accident, resulting in injuries and other damages. 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