The number of bicycle accidents is on the rise in the Unites States, including in Pennsylvania. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007, 1,426 bicyclists were injured in traffic accidents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and 20 bicyclists lost their lives.
If you or your loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, you may have a personal injury case. Contact Metzger & Kleiner online or call our offices in Philadelphia or Allentown, Pennsylvania, at 866-847-4170.
Bicyclists Are at Risk
Bike riders do not have the same protection as drivers. When car, truck or bus drivers are distracted or simply fail to look and collide with a biker, the bicyclist is the one who sustains the most severe injuries. Frequent injuries resulting from bike accidents include:
- Head and brain injuries
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Road abrasions
After hitting a cyclist, some drivers panic and flee the scene. At Metzger & Kleiner, we also represent the injured in hit and run cases.
Bicycle Accidents & Defective Helmets
These days, many bicyclists, including parents and children, where helmets for protection. However, when a helmet fails to protect your head on impact with a vehicle, cement or asphalt, the helmet may be defective.
If you were wearing a helmet and sustained a serious skull fracture or brain injury, seek advice from a law firm with experience in dangerous and defective products.
Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers
For trusted legal counsel and outstanding client service, contact Metzger & Kleiner Attorneys at Law. We can be reached online or by calling 866-847-4170. There are no attorney fees until we achieve a verdict or settlement for you.
