Seattle Bicycle Accidents
Additional Resources
Bicycling is a popular activity among residents of Washington State; from Seattle to Tacoma and throughout the Puget Sound region, thousands of cyclists enjoy this healthy outdoor sport. However, bicycling can also be dangerous; there were more than 1,300 accidents involving bicyclists in Washington during 2006 – including 6 fatalities, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a bicycle accident in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Renton, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Burien, Everett, Auburn, Kent, Issaquah, Tacoma or anywhere in Washington State, and you need legal representation or advice, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. by calling 1-866-681-0002 or submit an online contact form.
What causes most of these accidents? Data suggests that some of the main factors include:
- Failure of motorists to yield right of way.
- Failure of motorists to notice cyclists sharing the road – a common problem at intersections, where drivers may speed up to try and "beat" the cyclist, or simply may not see them approach.
Our Experience
As an active cyclist, Kenneth Selander, Jr. knows how enjoyable a bike ride can be. He also knows the very real dangers that Washington cyclists face in Seattle traffic, and the types of injuries that can be caused by a car-bike collision. He has helped countless Washington cyclists injured by traffic accidents.
Kenneth Selander, Jr. understands that when a vehicle weighing 2,000 pounds or more strikes your bicycle, the odds are not in your favor and injuries may include head or spinal trauma and fractured bones. Car insurers may try to assign blame to the cyclist to avoid paying damages on behalf of their motorist clients. Despite the prevalence of bike-friendly laws in Washington State, there are many people, including insurance adjusters, who simply don't believe that cyclists have the same rights as the driver of a motor vehicle.
When you're facing high medical bills for injuries caused by another driver's negligence, you need experienced legal representation from a firm familiar with Washington state liability and insurance laws. With more than 20 years of experience in all kinds of injury claims, Kenneth Selander, Jr. has built his reputation aggressively and ethically fighting for the legal rights of victims and their families. In fact, Washington Law & Politics Magazine has named Kenneth Selander, Jr. a SuperLawyer. That is an honor that is conferred on only the top 5% of attorneys in Washington State.
Our Commitment
When you contact the law firm of Selander O'Brien PLLC about your bicycle accident injuries, you can rest assured that your case will receive the full commitment of a skilled legal team. Here's what another client said about our commitment: "The greatest thing about working with Kenneth Selander, Jr. is his total faithfulness to his cases. Through reams of paperwork and countless phone calls, Ken works tirelessly to earn you the settlement you deserve. Whether you know a lot about the legal system or nothing at all, like me, Ken is willing to advise and assist you in any way he possibly can."
We handle each case on an individual level, and we treat you and your family with the respect and compassion you deserve. We also do not charge attorney fees unless we recover damages for your case. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a bicycle accident in the Seattle area, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. today by calling 1-866-681-0002 or submit an online contact form.
