Wisconsin Bike Accident Injury Attorney
Gregory Wright Law Offices, S.C., wants you to know your rights and recovery options when you have been injured in a bicycle or motor vehicle accident. Similar to motor vehicle accidents, a biking injury can range from mild to serious and the results can have a major impact on your life. From the pain and trauma from the accident to the mounting medical bills, we are here to help. Contact our offices in Oshkosh, Madison and Montello, Wisconsin, or the nearby areas.
The Role Of UIM Coverage In Bike Accidents
Uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage can be a lifeline for bicyclists involved in accidents in Wisconsin, where cycling is a popular mode of transportation. Such coverage provides critical financial protection when the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance or cannot be identified, such as in hit-and-run scenarios.
Some of the key benefits of UIM in bicycle accidents include:
- Medical expense coverage: UIM policies help pay for medical bills when the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient. This is particularly important for cyclists, as injuries in bike accidents are often more severe and require extensive treatment.
- Compensation for lost wages: If a bicycle crash leaves you unable to work due to accident-related injuries, UIM coverage can help to replace the lost income, helping to promote financial stability during your recovery.
- Protection in hit-and-run situations: In scenarios where the driver flees the scene of the crash and cannot be identified, UM coverage steps in to cover damages, offering peace of mind in an otherwise stressful situation.
- Coverage for pain and suffering: Beyond tangible expenses, UIM coverage can also provide compensation for noneconomic damages like pain and suffering or mental anguish, which are common in serious bicycle accidents.
For Wisconsin bicyclists, UM and UIM coverage can be invaluable due to the state’s high rate of uninsured drivers. Despite legal requirements, many drivers lack insurance or carry only the minimum coverage, which may not be enough to address significant injuries or damages.
Additionally, hit-and-run accidents happen more than most believe, leaving victims without a clear avenue for compensation without UM/UIM coverage.
In bike accidents with insufficient insurance coverage, we help victims explore and understand their options for injury compensation. Our attorneys provide dedicated guidance to help ensure victims secure the support they deserve for recovery and damages.
Resolve Your Injury Claim Successfully
Wisconsin motorists are required by law to maintain at least a three-foot distance from bicyclists at all times, including when passing. If a driver cannot pass a bicyclist without giving at least three feet of space, then they should wait until it is safer to pass. This rule also applies to drivers who are passing e-bikes, other motorized bicycles and motorized scooters (recreational or medical).
One of the most common questions drivers have regarding passing a bicycle is whether or not they can cross a double yellow line in order to pass safely. The answer is yes. Wisconsin allows you to pass bicyclists and those on motorized bikes and scooters in a no-passing zone, as long as the person you are passing is doing less than half the posted speed limit in the area of passing. See Wis. Stat. 346.09(3)(b).
If you have been hurt due to inaction, negligence or misconduct in a bicycling injury, you need to consult with an injury attorney as quickly as possible. The attorney you speak with will be able to provide sufficient guidance and advice about how to resolve your injury case successfully. From referencing the accident report to any footage from police cameras and eyewitness reports, we will take every measure to support your injury claim. With the help of our bike injury attorneys, you will have the best chance of a successful outcome.
Personalized Legal Services
At Gregory Wright Law Offices, S.C., our lawyers take on a personalized approach for every case. Our legal services are tailored to the unique needs and specific situation of each client. We know every injury case is different and we provide the customized services you can benefit from during this challenging time.
Schedule A Consultation
Contact us to schedule a consultation for bike injury representation in Oshkosh, Madison, Montello and the nearby areas. Give us a call at 608-909-6000 today.