Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer
A bicycle crash can leave you with ongoing pain, missed work, and mounting medical bills. If someone else is at fault for the accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for these damages.
Feller & Wendt, LLC™, can help you seek the results you deserve. Our Utah bicycle accident lawyers have over 70 years of combined experience representing injured people and their families.
Why Choose Our Utah Bike Accident Lawyers?
Our Utah personal injury lawyers have recovered over $85 million for injury victims throughout our state and beyond. We have a 99 percent success rate in personal injury cases and have helped countless families rebuild their lives after an accident.
When you turn to our firm, you’ll have direct access to your attorney at every stage of your case. We won’t pass you off to a case manager and forget about you. We prioritize clear, consistent communication, so you’ll never be left wondering what’s happening with your case.
Quick settlements can be tempting, but they’re not always the best option. We’re committed to fighting for what’s right for you and your family, not just what’s easy. We’ll do everything it takes to seek full and fair compensation.
Our bicycle and car accident lawyers prepare every case like it’s going to court and use mock juries to gauge how real people may respond to your case before trial. This can help us identify potential weaknesses and strengthen our arguments for maximum compensation.
As proud Utahns, we have a deep connection to our communities. We understand the local roads, laws, and insurance companies that may influence your case. This inside knowledge helps us build strong cases for our clients with a personal touch.
“Want personal attention? You should go to Feller & Wendt. You can call your attorney and actually speak to him. Using mock juries to help figure out possible trial outcomes and juror reactions is one of many ways these guys will do what is needed to make sure you receive what is fair for you and your family.”
–Brian
Liability for Bicycle Crashes in Utah
You may only recover compensation if someone else is liable for your bicycle accident. Anyone who caused or contributed to the incident may be liable, including:
- A motor vehicle driver, such as a motorcyclist or truck driver
- Another bicyclist or pedestrian
- The driver’s employer
- The city or government agency responsible for maintaining the road
- A bicycle manufacturer or repair shop if it was negligent in the bike’s design, manufacturing, or maintenance
You may also be partially at fault for the accident, but this does not necessarily prevent you from seeking compensation. Utah’s modified comparative negligence law still allows you to recover compensation if you’re less than 50 percent at fault. In that case, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
How We Prove Liability After a Bicycle Crash
We can prove someone else is liable for your bike accident by showing they were negligent. When we build your case, we’ll demonstrate these four elements of negligence:
- Duty: The defendant owed you a duty of care. For example, drivers owe bicyclists a duty to operate their vehicles safely.
- Breach: The defendant failed to meet their duty of care. This may look like speeding, running a red light, or texting while driving.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach of duty caused the crash and your injuries.
- Damages: You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of the accident.
Our Utah bicycle attorneys can use strong evidence to connect the dots between these elements, including:
- Police reports
- Accident scene photos
- Witness statements
- Medical records
- Expert analysis
How Long Do You Have To File a Bicycle Injury Claim?
Utah’s personal injury statute of limitations is four years in most cases. That means you must file a claim within four years of your bicycle accident. If a government entity is liable for the incident, you have only two years to file a claim.
It’s best to contact our bike accident lawyers sooner rather than later, even if there’s plenty of time until the filing deadline. Starting your legal claim quickly allows us to gather and preserve evidence before it starts to fade. It also prevents us from rushing the investigation process, potentially missing important details that would strengthen your case.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To After a Bicycle Accident
You may seek compensation for any losses you suffer as a result of your bicycle crash. This includes economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Past and future medical expenses, including hospitalizations, surgeries, checkups, medications, and durable medical equipment
- Lost wages for the work you missed while recovering
- Lost earning capacity due to your injury’s long-term impact on the type and amount of work you can do
- Pain and suffering, including physical pain and emotional distress
- Property damage, including repair or replacement of your bike or gear
- Loss of enjoyment of life due to the injury’s effects on your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed
Every case is worth a different amount. Your case’s value will depend on its unique factors, including the extent of your damages.
Our Utah Office Locations
169 W 2710 S Cir. #202-A
St. George, UT 84790
(By Appointment Only)
Can You Seek Compensation for a Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident in Utah?
If the driver who hit you fled the scene, you may have options for recovering compensation. If you have auto insurance, you may seek compensation through your optional uninsured motorist or MedPay coverage.
If you don’t have insurance, it’s still worth contacting our team. You may have other options for compensation. For instance, we may investigate the accident independently and identify the driver even if the police couldn’t.
How We Can Help After a Bicycle Crash
Insurance companies don’t have your best interests at heart. If you speak to them without quality representation, they may try to take advantage of you and minimize your compensation. Our Utah bicycle lawyers can protect you from the insurer’s tactics and fight for your right to fair compensation.
You’re dealing with enough after a life-altering injury. We can take the legal burden off your shoulders and handle every step of the legal process while you focus on your recovery, including:
- Informing you of your rights and options
- Investigating the accident to determine who’s at fault
- Gathering evidence
- Calculating your damages to determine a fair case value
- Negotiating aggressively with insurers
- Preparing your case for trial
- Representing you in court if negotiations are unsuccessful
There are no upfront fees for our representation. We only get paid if we win, so there’s no financial risk to you.
Speak With Our Bicycle Injury Lawyers Today
Feller & Wendt, LLC™, has the experience and diligence you need to move forward. Our bicycle accident attorneys in Utah are ready to advocate for you. If you or a loved one was injured in a bike crash, contact us online or call 801-499-5060 to request a free consultation.
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*This information provided by Feller & Wendt, LLC™ is for informational purposes only and should be in no way construed as legal advice.
