Syracuse, New York: Child Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for kids across the country.

Most of the time, children who get into bicycle accidents walk away with only minor injuries. They might scrape a knee or incur a mild case of road rash, but their lives will not likely change in any big or significant way; accidents are, after all, simply a part of growing up.

Unfortunately, even the most cautious children are often exposed to the same risks as adult cyclists. If and when drivers get distracted, drive under the influence of alcohol, or make other irresponsible choices, they not only endanger themselves but everyone else on the road, too.

You do not have to bear the financial burden of a catastrophic accident. If your child has been injured in a bike crash that was not their fault, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you assert your family’s right to a fair recovery. A U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to build a compelling, evidence-based claim for recovery, and we have the results to prove it. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a child bicycle accident lawyer near Syracuse and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation.

An Overview Of Child Bike Accidents

Riding a bicycle comes with its own risks, but nobody, regardless of their age, should have to fear for their life when they go outside to play, exercise, or train. However, cycling, whether on the open road or on the trails around Onondaga Lake, has long been a leading cause of accidental injury and death for children over the age of five. Researchers have since identified a wide range of risk factors that contribute to child bicycle accidents.

Some of the most common risk factors for child bicycle accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Age. Children of any age could be injured in a bicycle accident, but older kids, especially those between the ages of about 10 and 14, are much more likely to sustain reportable injuries. This is likely because older children are typically given more leeway in exploring their neighborhood.
2. Location. Most bicycle accidents happen on straight, open roads, but crossroads, T-junctions, and other crossings also present increased risks.
3. Collision type. The most serious child bicycle accident-related injuries often involve motor vehicles. Private vehicles, such as four-door sedans and pickup trucks, are involved in far more of these collisions than tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles. However, if and when commercial vehicle accidents occur, they can have life-altering

These factors, along with others, can influence the outcome of an accident and determine the severity of an injury. However, since everybody’s body has its own quirks, even low-speed collisions that would not seriously injure an adult could take a massive toll on a child’s physical health and mental well-being.

You do not have to bear the costs of recovery alone. Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped our clients in Syracuse and throughout the state obtain more than $250 million in damages. We could help you, too. Please message us online or call us today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a child bike accident lawyer and schedule your free consultation.

The Consequences Of A Serious Bicycle Crash

Child bicycle accidents sometimes have consequences far beyond a scraped knee or wounded ego. In a recently published article, researchers assessed collision-related data to identify trends in child bicycle accident-related injuries. The report placed injuries into two distinct categories:

1. Major injuries, including bone fractures, sprains and strains, soft tissue damage, traumatic brain injuries, and amputating injuries; and
2. Minor injuries, including superficial wounds, abrasions, and lacerations.

Overall, the facilities involved in the study reported that a significant percentage of all child bicycle accident-related injuries could be categorized as major injuries—potentially more than 20% of all related hospital admissions.

Aside from the possibility of broken bones or internal organ damage, survivors are often required to overcome immense obstacles in recovery. In fact, the recovery process itself can present certain risks. These risks include:

1. The possibility that an injury could become infected;
2. The possibility that a doctor or surgeon makes a mistake during treatment; and
3. The possibility that your child experiences long-term emotional distress.

In some cases, injury-related complications, such as bacterial infections, can be more severe than the initial injury itself.

Do Not Delay: Call Jed Dietrich, Esq., Today

In New York, drivers owe a duty of care to all other road users. This means that drivers have a legal responsibility to act reasonably, rationally, and in a way unlikely to cause injury or harm to others. If and when a driver breaches their duty of care, they, and anyone else involved in the accident, could be held liable for its costs.

Every child accident case differs in its details, but settlements and court-ordered awards will usually include compensation for:

1. Your child’s existing hospital bills;
2. Your child’s long-term and anticipated care needs;
3. Referrals to physical rehabilitation or mental health counseling;
4. The income you lost from work while caring for your child and driving them to and from appointments;
5. The money you had to spend on incidental costs, like parking in a hospital parking garage;
6. Your child’s emotional pain and suffering;
7. Your child’s physical pain and suffering;
8. Any disfiguring injuries;
9. Any amputating injuries; and
10. Wrongful death.

Unlike many states, New York does not cap compensation in most child bike accident-related lawsuits. This means that you could receive as much money as you need to help your child through recovery and ensure that a negligent driver is held accountable for a life-altering act of negligence.

However, if you think you may have a claim, you cannot afford to delay: state law imposes strict statutes of limitations on all child bicycle accidents. If you wait too long to contact a personal injury lawyer, the statute of limitations could lapse. And once the statute of limitations lapses, you will likely lose your right to take further legal action.

You do not have to choose between your child’s health and your family’s financial stability. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades helping New York parents assert their rights to a fair recovery. Depending on the circumstances of your child’s accident, we could help you investigate the collision, obtain critical evidence, and push back against tight-fisted insurance companies.

Do not take chances with your child’s rights: please send us a message online or call Jed Dietrich, Esq., at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a child bike accident lawyer and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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