Cyclist Injury Lawyers and Compensation

We have devoted a special category of information to bicycle and cyclist injuries because of the growing number of cyclists on the Sunshine Coast and because we also ride bicycles on our roads. Bicycles are considered vehicles under Queensland Laws and must obey all the rules of the road which apply to vehicles. As bicycle traffic increases, many more areas are constructing special bike lanes for bicyclists, but this still does not guarantee any safety to the bicyclist against motor vehicle drivers. It also does not guarantee that a bicyclist will be more visible to an vehicle driver.

Bicycle and Cycling accidents can be very dangerous, even fatal for the Cyclist. Cyclists are often injured in areas where bicycles are riding in marked bicycle lanes or riders are clearly visible with safety lights and gear, a bicycle accident occur.

The setting of the accident, the speed of the vehicle, speed of the bicyclist, the amount of safety gear worn by the bicyclist, among many other factors can all determine the severity of injuries sustained by a bicyclist in a bicycle injury.

Some examples of common types of bicycle and cycling accidents:

An motor vehicle driver turning directly in front of a cyclist
An motor vehicle driver turning into street traffic from a driveway or parking lot and turning directly in front of a cyclist
An motor vehicle driver failing to yield at an intersection, failing to stop at a stop sign or running through a red light
An motor vehicle driver's failure to recognize or acknowledge the presence of a cyclist
An motor vehicle driver's failure to look both ways before continuing travel after a stop or yield sign
An motor vehicle driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Bicycle accident injuries can include:

Minor scrapes and bruising

Fractured or broken bones

Head injury/ Brain injury (some resulting in coma, either temporary or permanent)

Spinal cord injury/ Spinal Injuries (some resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis)

Internal injuries/ Injuries to internal organs/ Internal bleeding

Damage to limbs resulting in amputation

Injuries from mangled or broken bicycle parts

Injuries from defective bicycles

Death

Many factors can come into play in a cycling accident. The laws surrounding bicycle accidents are complicated and may vary depending on the situation and type of road. Please contact us to evaluate your claim.