Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Fighting for the Medical & Financial Assistance You Need

If you were hit by a reckless driver while riding your bicycle in Virginia, Kalfus & Nachman PC is ready to stand up for your rights. We have proudly represented injured bicyclists for decades, not just as personal injury attorneys but also as direct advocates for bicycle safety statewide. Attorney Paul Hernandez has been an avid cyclist in the Hampton Roads for more than 25 years; Attorney Thomas Fitzgerald has been featured on the “Legal Matters” segment of the local The Hampton Roads Show to talk about bicycle safety; and Attorney Chris Jacobs was featured on WAVY.com to discuss the importance of sharing the road with bicyclists. Led by their personal motivations to protect the rights of Virginia bicyclists, our entire team fiercely challenges any defendant or insurance company that might try to minimize your claim.

Do you want to bring a bicycle accident claim against the driver or party that hurt you? Start by relying on the team that you know genuinely cares about your recovery and future well-being. Start by coming to Kalfus & Nachman PC.

Here is a video from our Virginia bicycle accident attorneys about bicycle safety:

Call (855) 880-8163 now to speak with our Virginia bicycle accident attorneys. Your first consultation is FREE.

Kalfus & Nachman PC Cares About Local Cyclists

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Be sure to also visit our blog often, where we frequently post blogs about bicycle safety and bicycle law updates that everyone in Virginia should know about.

Demanding Compensation for Injured Cyclists in Virginia

Recovering from a bicycle accident can be a long and expensive process. You might require a variety of medical treatments, and you might be out of work the entire time. By filing a bicycle accident claim with our team, you can demand compensation that will pay for all your losses, both economic and non-economic.

In a typical bicycle accident claim filed in Virginia, the following types of compensation can be pursued:

• Past and future medical treatment costs
• Past and future lost wages
• Property damage, like bicycle replacement
• Pain and suffering damages
• Miscellaneous related expenses and losses

Thanks to our history as trial lawyers, we can take your case to litigation before the court if that’s what’s needed to secure every penny and dollar owed to you. On the other hand, if the defendant is willing to listen to us, we can sit down during negotiations and try to reach a fair settlement in your name.

Bicycle Accident Injuries

Oftentimes, the factor of a bicycle accident claim that affects the potential for significant losses and complications is the type of injury suffered by the cyclist. A bicyclist has little protection against the size, weight, and speed of a motor vehicle, so they are likely to suffer a severe injury in a collision. More severe injuries will naturally require more intensive or extensive medical care, which tends to be more expensive and time-consuming. When treatments are done, the overall costs and losses can be steep.

Bicycle accidents often cause life-changing injuries, including:

• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Bone fractures
• Permanent disfigurement

Our Virginia bicycle accident attorneys can work with trusted medical experts to learn more about your injuries and how they will likely impact your livelihood for years to come, so we can pursue an amount of compensation that reflects your real losses. If you lost a loved one to a fatal bicycle accident, you can also talk to us about how to start a wrongful death claim.

How Driver Negligence Causes Bicycle Accidents

Drivers and auto insurance companies like to blame bicyclists for crashes, even when the evidence says otherwise. Don’t let liability get unfairly pinned on you without putting up a fight. Come to Kalfus & Nachman PC, and we can look for ways to prove that the driver’s mistakes were to blame for what happened.

Forms of driver negligence that often cause bicycle accidents include:

• Tailgating a bicyclist
• Cutting a bicyclist off
• Speeding
• Driving in a bike lane
• Driving while distracted
• Driving while intoxicated

Make Bicycle Safety the Priority

Our Virginia bicycle accident attorneys have seen far too many clients who have suffered bicycle accident injuries. Although you might have already been hit by a reckless driver, it’s never too late to make bicycle safety the top priority by learning more about safety practices, laws, and statistics.

Quick Bicycle Safety Tips

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests these tips for bike safety:

• Follow road signs and signals
• Always ride with traffic, never against it
• Always wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet
• Wear reflective clothing when riding during dark hours
• Wear bright clothing or use other ways to improve your visibility
• Never ride your bike while under the influence
• Never use your phone or electronic devices while riding your bike
• Use hand signals to make drivers aware of your intentions

Virginia Bicycle Laws

Important bicycle laws and bicycle safety regulations set by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles include:

• Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers, which means responsibly sharing the road.
• When passing a bicyclist, drivers must slow to a “reasonable” speed and keep the right edge of their vehicle at least three feet away from the bicyclist.
  • If it is safe to do so, a driver must change lanes to maintain this three-foot distance when passing a bicyclist.
  • If it is safe to do so, a driver must cross any centerline, including a double-yellow line, to maintain this three-foot distance when passing a bicyclist.
  • If a driver cannot maintain this three-foot distance or it is not clear that they can, then the driver must not attempt to pass the bicyclist.
• Bicyclists can ride two abreast in a lane, as long as they can form a single-file line when necessary for safety.
• Local municipalities can pass and implement their own ordinances to promote bicycle safety based on specific details like traffic patterns in their areas.

Virginia Bicycle Accident Statistics

The Virginia DMV 2023 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts information packet reported:

• 590 total bicycle accidents
• 535 bicycle accidents that resulted in injuries
• 15 bicycle accidents that resulted in fatal injuries
• 121 bicycle accidents that resulted in serious injuries
• 10% of all injured cyclists were ages 21 to 25 (largest demographic)
• 50.7% of all bicycle accidents involved no observable cyclist error

Choose the Team That Cares – Call Now

At Kalfus & Nachman PC, the representation we offer injured cyclists across Virginia is more than legal counsel and services. We provide compassionate support and attention to every client because, as bicyclists and safety advocates ourselves, we genuinely care about your case and recovery. We want to get every dollar in compensation possible because you deserve it and it’s the right thing to do. If you need help from a Virginia bicycle accident attorney after a crash, reach out now.

Don’t wait. Call (855) 880-8163 and schedule your free case consultation with our team.