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Amputation Limb Injury: Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can be increasingly dangerous because of the overall lack of protection for the cyclist. Although most cyclist wear helmets to protect themselves from head injuries, there is little a cyclist can do to protect his arms and legs from traumatic injuries during an accident. The injury causing the need for an amputation may be the result of a limb being crushed, twisted, or severed during the accident.

Have you or someone you love been injured in a bicycle accident that resulted in an amputation? Our personal injury attorneys can help you get compensation for your injuries. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area to review your case.

Possible expenses resulting from a bicycle accident amputation include:

• ER visit and transportation
• Surgery
• Medications
• Reconstruction surgery
• Prosthetics
• Physical therapy
• Emotional therapy

The majority of bicycle accidents are not caused by cyclist initially getting hit by a vehicle. The majority of accidents are actually the result of a defective part on the bicycle or the bad condition of the road. However, when an accident is caused by a defective bike part or road conditions, the cyclist may be thrown into traffic, which may result in a collision with a vehicle. Cyclists’ arms and legs are particularly vulnerable during a cycling accident, which creates the risk of an injury that may lead to an amputation.

If a cyclist suffers an injury during an accident that results in an amputation, there is going to be a good deal of medical expenses for months, possibly years following the accident. These bills may quickly get into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Additionally, if the cyclist chooses to go with prosthetics, those are very expensive and need to be replaced over time. The person or entity responsible for the accident should be held financially accountable for those expenses.

If you or someone you care about has had an amputation as a result of a bicycle accident, our personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you need to cover the costs associated with your injury. Contact a local personal injury lawyer today to get started.

Did you know?
There are roughly 3 million people living with amputations in the United States.
Approximately half of those people are between the ages of 21 and 65.