Pennsylvania Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Cyclists have the same right to the road as drivers — and the same right to compensation when a negligent driver causes a crash.
Bicycle Accident Claims in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law treats bicycles as vehicles with the right to share the road. Yet cyclists in cities and on rural routes alike are frequently injured by drivers who pass too closely, open doors into bike lanes, or fail to yield. A bicycle offers little protection, so crashes often cause serious head, spinal, and orthopedic injuries.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
- Drivers passing too closely (under 4 feet)
- Dooring in urban bike lanes
- Failure to yield at intersections
- Right-hook and left-cross collisions
- Distracted driving
- Unsafe road conditions and potholes
- Speeding
- Impaired driving
What Makes Pennsylvania Bicycle Accident Cases Unique
Pennsylvania's '4-foot passing law' requires drivers to give cyclists at least four feet of clearance when passing. Violations of this and other rules of the road can establish a driver's negligence. Cyclists are also entitled to pursue medical benefits through available auto coverage in many situations.
Insurers often contact victims quickly with a fast, low settlement offer. Before you accept anything or give a recorded statement, get a free case review — it costs nothing and protects your rights.
Compensation You May Recover
A full-value Pennsylvania bicycle accident claim can include:
- Medical expenses — past, present, and all future treatment.
- Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost now and in the future.
- Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress.
- Out-of-pocket costs — and, in serious cases, punitive damages.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Pennsylvanians with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle bicycle accident cases throughout Pennsylvania. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. We make it fast and simple to get matched with the right lawyer for your case.
Bicycle Accident Claim FAQs
Yes. Bicycles are legally vehicles, and cyclists have the right to use the road. Drivers owe them a duty of care, including the 4-foot passing rule.
Pennsylvania only requires helmets for riders under 12. Not wearing one does not bar recovery, though insurers may try to argue it.
Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage to your bicycle, among other damages.
Hurt in a Bicycle Accident in Pennsylvania?
Get a free, confidential case review with an experienced Pennsylvania bicycle accident lawyer. No fee unless you win.
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