Michigan Child Bicycle Injury Lawyer
Every child likes riding bikes, right? But as soon as the training wheels come off and your child is allowed to ride around the neighborhood, there’s always an unfortunate risk of accident or injury.
Childhood bicycle accidents are a sadly common fact of life, and they can often leave a family struggling with what to do next. If your child has been injured while riding their bike due to a reckless driver, careless pedestrian, or any number of other causes, Scott Goodwin Law can help. Our lawyers, based in Birmingham, have assisted with injury cases all over the state of Michigan, and we can help you stand up against the big insurance companies and get justice for your loved ones.
Michigan Bike Accident Statistics
The Michigan State Police reported that bicyclist-involved crashes increased 10% in 2023, up to 1,480 accidents including both bicyclists and automobile drivers. On average, Michigan children from age 5-15 account for over 30% of those accidents.
Common Childhood Bike Accident Causes
While a number of factors can play into a bicycle accident, a few of the more common causes include:
- Irresponsible driving: Drivers not paying enough attention to their surroundings can contribute to childhood bike accidents, as the bikes may be harder to see. Reckless driving such as ignoring stop signs or speeding can contribute as well.
- Lack of bicycle experience: If your children are newer to riding bikes, their lack of experience with the rules of the road, as well as with the bike itself, may contribute to an increased risk of accidents.
- Weather conditions: Particularly in Michigan, inclement weather can make roads and sidewalks that much more difficult to navigate for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike.
These, among others, can lead to an increased risk of accidents among young bicycle riders.
Contact a Michigan Childhood Bike Injury Attorney Today
If you, your child or a loved one, has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to a settlement or financial compensation. Don’t try to take on the insurance companies and irresponsible drivers alone. The only thing that will change dangerous driving and unfair insurance rewards is to extract financial compensation from those that would deny you justice. Our Michigan lawyers have handled many personal injury and bicycle related cases, and will fight for you to get the justice you deserve. We will investigate any personal injury or bicycle injury case with no charge or legal fees unless and until we win money for you. Remember, at Scott Goodwin Law P.C., our attorneys fight for you.