Get Help With Your Ohio Pedestrian Or Bicycle Accident Claim
If you have been injured by a car or truck while walking or riding a bike, you can file a personal injury lawsuit, but in most cases, you must do it within two years of the accident. There are exceptions for injured minors and other factors, but typically, if you do not file in two years, you cannot recover damages.
To increase your chances of getting compensation, work with an experienced Gahanna personal injury attorney at DWS Law - Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele in Franklin County. Our attorneys have over 130 combined years of experience. They are prepared to help you recover the compensation you need to move forward.
Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents Cause Devastating Injuries
Cyclists and pedestrians are without any protection in an accident with a motor vehicle. This results in very serious injuries, such as:
- Complex fractures that may not fully heal
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Amputation/loss of limb
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Crush injuries
- Internal injuries and bleeding
- Severe road rash and lacerations
- Degloving injuries (from bicycle accidents)
- Injuries to the head and face
These types of injuries can be severe or fatal to an adult. When children are injured, the results can be catastrophic and may also lead to wrongful death. Children are often victims of bike and pedestrian accidents due to their small size. Their young bodies are more vulnerable to some types of injuries, including TBI, internal organ damage and broken bones.
If your child was injured, our attorneys are here to help. They understand that this is an extremely difficult situation. Our caring lawyers will guide you through the legal process as they work to recover the compensation you or your child needs after a bike or pedestrian accident.
What Types Of Damages Can You Recover In Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents?
In Ohio, you may be able to recover compensatory and punitive damages if you were struck by a car, depending on the circumstances of your accident.
Compensatory damages are meant to compensate you for economic losses such as:
- Lost income and earning capacity
- Loss of benefits
- Loss of household services
- Medical expenses from the accident
- Property damage
You may also recover damages for noneconomic losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship and guidance
In wrongful death cases, you may also be entitled to damages for:
- Funeral and burial expenses
Punitive damages are not common, but they are sometimes awarded if the at-fault party acted with intentional, malicious or reckless conduct. For example, in a bicycle or pedestrian accident case, you may be awarded punitive damages if the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs, or if they were driving far over the speed limit. If punitive damages may apply in your case, your lawyer will discuss it with you.
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