Experienced Lynn Bicycle And Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Cyclists and pedestrians face devastating injuries when struck by vehicles on Massachusetts roadways. Unlike motorists protected by air bags and steel frames, vulnerable road users suffer severe harm even in relatively low-speed collisions.
At Richard Connors, Attorney at Law, I bring over 38 years of experience helping injured people throughout Lynn and Essex County pursue the compensation they deserve. I personally handle each case, gathering evidence, identifying liable parties and fighting for your rights.
Call Richard Connors, Attorney at Law, today at 781-926-3353 to discuss your bicycle or pedestrian accident case.
What Causes Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents In Lynn?
Driver negligence creates most collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians on Massachusetts roads. Common causes include:
- Distracted driving: Drivers texting, adjusting radios or eating fail to notice cyclists and pedestrians in crosswalks or bike lanes
- Failure to yield: Motorists turning right on red or making left turns across traffic often strike pedestrians in crosswalks or cyclists traveling straight
- Speeding: Excessive speed reduces driver reaction time and increases collision severity when vehicles strike vulnerable road users
- Impaired driving: Alcohol and drugs severely compromise driver judgment, coordination, and ability to detect cyclists and pedestrians
- Door strikes: Drivers or passengers opening vehicle doors into bike lanes cause cyclists to crash or swerve into traffic
These preventable behaviors demonstrate negligence that supports liability claims against responsible drivers.
Who Is Liable When Drivers Flee Or Lack Insurance?
Hit-and-run accidents complicate injury claims when drivers flee before providing insurance information. Massachusetts law requires uninsured motorist coverage on all auto policies, protecting you when hit-and-run drivers cannot be identified or when at-fault drivers lack sufficient insurance. Your own uninsured motorist coverage compensates you for injuries, lost wages and other damages when negligent drivers cannot pay.
What Injuries Do Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents Cause?
Collisions with vehicles cause catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and paralysis, broken bones and fractures, internal organ damage and bleeding, severe road rash and soft tissue injuries. These injuries require extensive medical treatment, lengthy rehabilitation and often result in permanent disabilities affecting your ability to work and enjoy life.
Why Do You Need An Experienced Attorney?
Insurance companies minimize payouts to injured cyclists and pedestrians by claiming comparative fault or disputing injury severity. My decades of experience means I know how to preserve evidence, establish driver liability, calculate full damages including future medical needs and negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation.
Contact My Lynn Office
Schedule your free consultation by completing the online contact form or calling Richard Connors, Attorney at Law, at 781-926-3353 to discuss your bicycle or pedestrian accident case.