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My son and his best friend were racing each other down a hill, lost control and collided. I think it was his friend’s fault, but his parents say it was both their faults. Who is liable?

My 14-year old son and his best friend, only one wearing a helmet, were riding double, going too fast, when a car unexpectedly turned into them, forcing them off the road, causing both to tumble, suffering cuts, bruises, and facial injuries. Are they partially responsible for the accident? How are damages to be calculated?

What rights do bicyclists have in traffic in general? Are young children held to the same standard of care for their safety as adults?

The owner and driver of the car that hit me has no insurance and was drunk at the time of the accident. Will my own medical coverage kick in to pay for my bills? Can I sue the driver for damages?

The bike chain on my child’s dirt bike stripped while riding, causing him to crash head-on into the ground. Is the manufacturer of the bike or the store where we bought the bike liable for damages?

Can I recover even if the motorist never hit me?

Our 2-year old cousin riding in a child’s seat behind my husband got her leg caught into the spokes of the bike. Is the design of the bike or child’s seat unreasonably unsafe?

I was in a bike accident with a car that pulled out into my path. In taking evasive action, I fell, suffering only minor injuries, but my bike was badly damaged. Is there something an attorney can do for me that I cannot just do on my own with the insurance adjustor?

My child insists that his bike stopped steering correctly before he crashed into a legally parked car and suffered head, facial and dental injuries. How can we prove that the bike was broken?

How much is my case worth? Is there a limit on how much I can collect?

My daughter was wearing the bike helmet that we bought for her, but she still suffered a brain injury. Is the bike helmet maker liable?

How quickly must I file a lawsuit if I’m injured in a bicycle accident? If a minor was also injured?

Do I have to file immediately in a product liability case?

Is there anything unique about the issues of available damages in a bicycle accident compared to other kinds of accidents or injuries?

Our state requires that children wear a bike helmet while bicycling. My son went out without his, and died when a car hit him. Can we still sue?

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Will any damages awarded as a result of our child’s bicycle accident go to him or to us, his parents?

Our daughter was an outstanding, highly respected gymnast, an Olympic-medal contender, but since her bicycle accident, she no longer can participate in gymnastics. Can she receive damages for this loss?

My child suffered a serious head accident while on his bicycle in a bike lane when he was hit by a car that turned right in front of his path. Who, besides the car driver, can be held responsible?

I was riding at night without a light on my bike when I was hit by another vehicle. My state’s law doesn’t require lights on bikes after dark. Can I still sue?

I received a mild concussion and three broken ribs while riding my bike due to hazardous road conditions. Is my city liable for my damages?

We paid a store $25 to assemble our child’s bike. We believe our child’s bike accident was caused by faulty assembly. Can we sue the store? What do we need to prove our claim?

I participated in a dirt bike competition sponsored by local bike shops. During one competition on the track, I took a spill because of a rut in the course, resulting in a concussion and broken arm. Who has liability?




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