A Dalton Bicycle Accident Lawyer Ready To Fight For Your Justice
A bicycle accident can leave you with catastrophic injuries, high medical bills and permanent emotional trauma. If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence, a Dalton bicycle accident lawyer can help you pursue justice.
My name is attorney Leslie Waycaster of The Waycaster Firm, and I have been standing with injured cyclists in Dalton and Northwest Georgia since July 1980. I have tried over 100 cases to jury verdict in several Georgia county courts and in federal court.
What Should You Do After A Bicycle Accident In Georgia?
Whether your collision occurred on state Route 53, Sugar Pike Road or Redmond Road, take these immediate steps:
- Move to safety, but do not move your bicycle
- Call 911 to inform the law enforcement
- Try to remember the vehicle details if it is a hit-and-run
- Look for witnesses
- Take photographs for evidence
- Seek medical attention
- Speak to a Georgia cyclist injury lawyer to begin building a claim
Insurance companies may attempt to blame you and reduce payouts. I am an experienced lawyer for those who were hit by a car while biking, and I can counter their tricks.
Georgia Laws On Bicycling: The Right To The Road
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-291, cyclists generally have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Cyclists must ride with traffic and generally stay as far to the right side of the roadway. However, they can move toward the center of the lane when turning left, avoiding hazards or passing parked vehicles.
Moreover, Georgia requires cyclists under age 16 to wear approved helmets. State law also requires bicycles ridden at night to have a white front light and a rear red reflector or light visible from 300 feet away. Drivers overtaking a bicycle must provide at least three feet of clearance.
Georgia Bicycle Accidents: Who Is Liable For Your Injury And Property Damages?
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% responsible for the accident. However, your total recovery is reduced by the percentage of your fault.
As an experienced personal injury attorney, I can help investigate the circumstances of your case, whether it was an intersection bicycle accident or something else. I work hard to prevent insurers from shifting the blame back onto my clients as they try to avoid making payouts.
You Deserve Quality Representation
If you were injured in a bicycle accident in Northwest Georgia, you need an experienced Dalton bicycle accident lawyer who will give your case the time and attention it deserves. Call my firm at 706-441-3940 or send me an email to schedule your free initial consultation.