Bicycle Accident Attorney Atlanta

Serious Help After A Serious Bicycle Crash

A bicycle accident involving a car or truck can change your life in seconds. As a cyclist, you have almost no protection from the impact, so injuries are often severe, medical bills pile up, and work may not be possible for weeks or months. In the middle of all this, the driver’s insurer may already be questioning what happened.

At Gilbert Injury Law, we focus our practice on catastrophic injury cases, including serious crashes involving cyclists in and around Atlanta. Our attorney has been representing injured people since 1983, has handled more than 2,500 cases, and has helped secure multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts in life-changing matters. We offer free consultations, and we work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery for you.

Don’t face the insurance companies alone while you focus on your recovery. Call (762) 300-3530 today for a free consultation and let our decades of experience secure the compensation you deserve.

Bicycle Crashes & Serious Injuries

When a vehicle hits a cyclist at speed, the body absorbs the full impact, often resulting in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or broken bones. These catastrophic injuries frequently require multiple surgeries, intensive rehabilitation, and long-term adaptive equipment. For an active cyclist, these changes can permanently impact mobility, career prospects, and quality of life.

Our firm understands the physical realities of high-speed impacts and the challenges of living with a disability. Beyond the office, Jeffrey S. Gilbert founded the Alpine Adaptive Ski Program to help individuals with disabilities and has extensive personal experience in high-speed sports like motorcycle racing. We use this perspective to pursue comprehensive compensation for future medical care, lost earning capacity, and loss of life enjoyment, ensuring your claim reflects the total long-term impact of your injuries.

Who May Be Liable For A Bike Crash

Under Georgia’s comparative negligence system, insurance companies often attempt to shift blame onto cyclists to reduce or eliminate payouts. Our firm counters these tactics by gathering evidence to prove driver liability, whether involving private motorists, commercial fleets, or rideshare companies. We also investigate third-party responsibility, including employer negligence and hazardous road design maintained by government entities. For those injured while working, such as couriers or delivery riders, we navigate the complex intersection of personal injury and workers' compensation law to ensure all available benefits are secured.

Common factors that may point to negligence in a bicycle crash include:

• Driver distractions such as texting, navigation use, or eating while driving
• Failure to yield when turning or merging across a bike lane
• Unsafe passing, including passing too closely or at excessive speed
• Opening a vehicle door into a cyclist’s path without checking for bikes
• Impaired driving related to alcohol, drugs, or certain medications
• Dangerous road conditions, poor signage, or obscured sightlines

What To Do After A Bicycle Accident

In the moments after a collision, most people feel shock, confusion, and an understandable focus on immediate pain. Once the dust settles, questions about medical care, bills, and legal rights quickly follow. Taking a few key steps can help protect both your health and your potential claim.

If you are able, these steps may help after a serious bike crash:

• Seek medical care right away, even if injuries are not obvious, and follow all recommended evaluations and imaging.
• Call 911 so law enforcement can document the crash and create a report that will become important evidence.
• Get the driver’s contact and insurance information and ask for the names and numbers of any witnesses who stopped.
• Take photos of the scene, vehicles, your bike, your gear, and visible injuries, or ask someone you trust to do this.
• Preserve your bicycle, helmet, and clothing in their post crash condition rather than repairing or discarding them.
• Avoid giving detailed recorded statements to any insurance company before you have spoken with a lawyer.
• Contact a law firm that handles serious bicycle and catastrophic injury cases to discuss your options.

How We Handle Serious Bicycle Claims

When a cyclist suffers life-changing injuries, we handle the legal and insurance burdens so they can focus on recovery. Our process moves beyond basic paperwork; we investigate the accident, analyze medical records, and consult with providers to project long-term needs like future surgeries, home modifications, and support services. By gathering police reports, video footage, and vehicle data, we build a comprehensive foundation to ensure the full scope of your future challenges is documented.

We leverage Attorney Gilbert’s background in insurance defense to preemptively address carrier objections in our demand packages. While we seek fair settlements, we refuse lowball offers and prepare every case for trial, utilizing our jury experience to strengthen our negotiating position. As a sole practitioner, Attorney Gilbert remains directly involved in every file, providing clear communication and advocacy throughout the litigation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire you?

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our attorney fees are paid from any recovery we obtain for you. You do not pay attorney fees upfront. We also offer free initial consultations so you can discuss your situation and our approach before deciding how to proceed.

What if the driver says the bike crash was my fault?

Drivers and insurers often try to blame cyclists, but that does not decide your case. We look at evidence such as witness accounts, scene photos, and traffic laws to evaluate fault under Georgia’s comparative negligence rules. Our background with insurance companies helps us respond to unfair blame shifting.

Can you handle a bicycle accident that caused permanent disability?

Our firm concentrates on catastrophic injury cases, including crashes that result in permanent disabilities. We have helped secure multimillion dollar recoveries in other serious matters and are experienced in evaluating long term medical needs and life impacts. We work to present the full picture of your losses in any claim.

How involved will Attorney Gilbert be in my case?

As a sole practitioner with a boutique practice, Attorney Gilbert remains directly involved in the cases our firm accepts. Clients interact with him rather than being passed entirely to junior lawyers. Our size allows us to provide one on one attention and to tailor our strategy to your specific circumstances.

How long will my bicycle accident case take?

The length of a case depends on factors such as the severity of injuries, how long medical treatment continues, disputes about fault, and how the insurance company responds. Some claims resolve in settlement, while others require litigation. We explain timing considerations upfront and keep you updated as your case moves forward.

Talk With Us About Your Bicycle Accident

Choosing an attorney after a serious bike crash is an important decision. When you contact Gilbert Injury Law, you can speak with a firm that focuses on catastrophic injury, has decades of trial and negotiation experience, and understands both the legal and human sides of life changing injuries.

We offer free consultations, work on a contingency fee basis, and are prepared to examine your case carefully rather than rushing to an inadequate settlement. If you are ready to talk about your options with a bicycle accident attorney Atlanta, we invite you to reach out today.

Call (762) 300-3530 to schedule your free consultation.