When a careless driver hits you while you're riding your bike, you are left with serious injuries and a mountain of medical bills. You might not be able to work, which makes you unsure how you will pay for your hospital visits.
Insurance companies want to pay you as little as possible. They do not care about your injuries. They only care about saving money. That's why you need an Omaha bicycle accident lawyer who will fight these big companies and get you the money you need to move forward.
DM Injury Law helps injured victims maximize their financial recovery. As you focus on healing, we will focus on getting you the money you deserve. Our team has secured over $1 billion for our clients. Tell us your story over a FREE consultation. You PAY NOTHING out of pocket when you hire DM Injury Law.
Call (314) 557-4659 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Why Choose DM Injury Law for Your Nebraska Bicycle Accident Claim?
If you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bicycle in Omaha, you need a legal team that will handle the complicated process for you. When you hire DM Injury Law, you get a powerful law firm on your side.
Here is why you should choose us to handle your case:
We've Secured Over $1 Billion for Our Clients
Our results speak for themselves. Since our founding in 2013, we have secured over $1 billion for victims who have been injured in accidents. Here are some case results for real victims who were injured in pedestrian accidents:
Free Consultations
You do not have to pay to speak with a lawyer. We will listen to your story, look at your injuries, and answer any questions you may have. Your meetings with us are completely free.
No Fee Unless We Win
You do not pay us out of pocket for our service. We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only take a fee if we hand you a settlement check. If we lose your case, you owe us nothing.
A Large Team to Support You
DM Injury Law has the resources, the tools, and the staff to fight the biggest insurance companies. Our attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical record specialists will handle your paperwork, answer your calls, and build a strong case while you rest.
Common Types and Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Most of the time, bike crashes are the fault of a driver who is not paying attention. If you were hurt in any of these ways, hiring a lawyer for a bicycle accident in Omaha can help you figure out what to do next.
- Distracted Driving: Many drivers look at their phones instead of the road. When they text, talk, or check social media, they fail to see cyclists.
- Drunk Driving: Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs have delayed reaction times, blurred vision, and poor judgment.
- Hit-and-Run Crashes: Sometimes, a driver hits a cyclist and flees the scene to avoid consequences, leaving the injured person behind. This is a crime. A lawyer can help you find the driver or explore other ways to get you compensation.
- Intersection Crashes: Intersections are extremely dangerous. According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation Crash Report, 174 people were injured in bicycle accidents in 2020. This is often because drivers turn left without looking, run red lights, or fail to yield the right of way.
- Dooring Accidents: This occurs when a driver opens their car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist. The impact can throw the rider from their bike onto the pavement or into moving traffic.
- Commercial Vehicles: Trucks and buses have significant blind spots, making it difficult for drivers to see a cyclist nearby. When a large vehicle turns, it can easily crash into a bicycle. If you were hit by a truck, you need a lawyer to fight for your future.
Injuries You Can Suffer from a Bicycle Accident
When a car hits someone riding a bicycle, the injuries are almost always serious. You do not have a seatbelt or airbags like the person in the car. You will likely need an ambulance, a hospital stay, and months of physical therapy. If you are hurt, you need to go to the doctor right away.
Here are some of the catastrophic injuries we see most often:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: Even with a helmet, a hard impact can injure your brain, potentially changing how you think, talk, and live. It can even prevent you from ever working again.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: If your back or neck is broken in a crash, you could be paralyzed. This may mean you will never walk again and will need a wheelchair, a special van, and home modifications.
- Broken Bones: The force from a car can easily break bones in your arms, legs, ribs, and face. Healing takes a long time, often involves significant pain, and may require surgery with metal plates and screws.
- Internal Bleeding: A car's impact can crush your organs, causing internal bleeding in your liver, spleen, or lungs. This is a deadly condition that requires immediate emergency surgery.
- Wrongful Death: Tragically, many bicycle riders do not survive crashes. If you have lost a spouse, child, or parent due to a negligent driver, we are here to help.
How an Omaha Bike Crash Attorney Can Help You
After a bad crash, you are in pain. You should not have to argue with an insurance company about them paying you what you're owed. As your Omaha bike injury lawyer, we take over the fight so you can just rest.
Here is what we do for you:
- Investigate the Crash: We find the truth by visiting the scene, talking to witnesses, getting police reports, and looking for video evidence. We determine exactly what the driver did wrong.
- Negotiate for You: Insurance companies use tricks to pay you less. They might try to get you to admit fault or offer a quick, low settlement. Do not sign anything. Let our team handle all communication.
- Add Up All Your Costs: You need to know the full extent of your financial losses. We gather all your medical bills, consult with your doctors about future care, and document your lost wages.
- Fight in Court: While most cases settle fairly, we are prepared to take the insurance company to court if they refuse to be fair. We will stand before a judge and fight for your rights.
Contact DM Injury Law today to set up your FREE consultation.
Call (314) 557-4659 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Compensation You Can Receive After a Bicycle Accident
Being the victim of a bicycle accident in Omaha can change your life forever. With that change comes financial uncertainties that will stress you and your family. DM Injury Law will fight to secure the compensation you need to pay all of your bills, and more:
- Medical Bills: This includes the ambulance, the emergency room, doctors, surgery, medicine, physical therapy, and wheelchairs.
- Future Medical Care: If your injury lasts forever, you will need money to pay doctors for the rest of your life.
- Lost Pay: If you missed work because you were in the hospital or in pain, you get that money back.
- Lost Earning Power: If your injury is so bad that you can never do your old job again, the driver must pay for the money you would have made in the future.
- Pain and Suffering: You deserve money for the physical pain and the sadness you went through. Being in a crash can leave you with long-lasting PTSD.
- Funeral Expenses: If a loved one died in an accident, you can receive compensation to pay for the funeral and burial. You can also receive money that covers the emotional toll of that loss.
Omaha Bicycle Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a claim?
Nebraska Revised Statute § 25-207 gives you four years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. But do not wait. Evidence disappears quickly. Witnesses forget what they saw. The sooner you call us, the better we can protect your case.
What if the police say I was partly at fault?
Even if the police report says you made a mistake, you can still get money. Nebraska law allows you to collect money even if you were partially to blame, as long as you are under 50% at fault.
What if the driver who hit me does not have insurance?
Sometimes the driver has no insurance, or they drive away. We can look at your own auto insurance policy. You should have uninsured motorist coverage that pays for your injuries even when you were riding a bike.
Contact Our Omaha Bicycle Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
Being hit by a car is life-changing. When you're facing expensive medical bills and other losses, you need an Omaha cyclist accident lawyer to help you seek that compensation. Contact DM Injury Law today for a FREE consultation. There is no risk or obligation to move forward. You PAY NOTHING unless we win your case.
We also help victims who have been hurt in Omaha e-scooter accidents.
Call (314) 557-4659 or contact us online today for a free consultation.