Claim Compensation for Bicycle Accidents

Motor vehicles on the roadway have an obligation to yield or give space to cyclists on the road, or in other words, must share the road. It is clear that cyclists are at significant risk of injury if they are in a collision with a motor vehicle. As is the case with motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits are provided to cyclists regardless of whether they are at fault in the bicycle accident or not.

The accident benefits may provide immediate assistance to the cyclist just as they would in a standard car accident. The bicycle accident lawyers at Bernstein Law Group will help you secure the compensation you need to recover from your accident.

What You Can Do in a Bicycle Accident

Despite the fact that cities have invested in bicycle lanes in many areas, scores of accidents happen in these areas and all over every year. Oftentimes, other drivers on the road simply don’t see cyclists or drive in such a way that is risky to cyclists.

There are several rules of the road that are helpful in advocating for bicycle accident claims. For instance, the Highway Traffic Act states that when loss or damages are sustained by any person by reason of a motor vehicle on a highway, the onus of proof that the loss or damage did not arise through the negligence or misconduct of the owner, driver, lessee or operator of the motor vehicle will be up to the driver of the vehicle to prove he or she was not at fault.

In other words, the onus is on the driver of the vehicle to disprove negligence rather than on the bicyclist to prove fault.

At Bernstein Law Group, we represent injured cyclists and their family members. If you or a family member has suffered injuries in a bike accident, it is imperative that you seek legal advice before settling with the insurance company. You may be able to claim compensation for your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, along with other damages. Call today, and the bike accident lawyers will guide you to a stress-free recovery.

Accident Lawyers

Bicycle accident cases in Ontario are legally complex and often involve multiple insurance policies, including auto insurance coverage that applies even when you are riding a bicycle. Accident lawyers at our law firm understand how Ontario law treats cyclists as vulnerable road users and how liability is assessed when a collision involves a motor vehicle.

Accident Benefits

Under Ontario’s statutory accident benefits, cyclists injured in a collision involving a motor vehicle are entitled to no-fault accident benefits. Accident benefits are available regardless of fault and may include income replacement, medical and rehabilitation support, and coverage for accident injuries.

An accident benefits claim can provide early financial relief in the aftermath of a bicycle accident.

Personal Injury Lawyer

Injury Lawyers

Bicycle Accident Lawyer

A bicycle accident lawyer assists clients who were injured in a bicycle accident or involved in a bicycle accident in Toronto or elsewhere in Ontario.

Whether the collision was caused by a negligent driver, unsafe road conditions, or a dooring incident, a lawyer can help identify who caused the accident and who should be held accountable.

Compensation

In addition to accident benefits, injured cyclists may pursue a claim against the at-fault driver through a tort claim. Compensation through a tort claim may include compensation for your injuries, compensation for lost wages, and damages for pain and suffering.

The goal is to obtain full compensation and the maximum compensation allowed under Ontario personal injury law.

Tort Claim

Type of Accident

Bike Accident Claim

Following a Bicycle Accident

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