Bicycle Accidents in Atlanta | Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

The roads in Atlanta and surrounding suburbs are always busy with different types of motor vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and bicycle riders. Bicycle riders should not be ignored but all to often bikers are not given the same equal rights when navigating the roadways. Motorist’s lack of acknowledgment of the bikers often leads to mishaps and accidents along the way. Below are some ways motorists should behave when sharing the roadway with cyclist:

* Motorist should be attentive to the cyclist being sure not to ignore there presence by focusing only on other motor vehicles
* Motorist should avoid multi-tasking while driving as this can distract one from the cyclist as well as other motor vehicles
* Motorist should not make illegal turns
* Motorist should check there review mirrors prior to opening doors to avoid striking a cyclist
* Motorist should be fully aware of their surroundings when backing from a side street, driveway etc. to avoid colliding with the cyclist

If you or a loved one have been a bicyclist and were involved in an accident you may have legal grounds to file a claim against the at fault individual.  We at Murphy & Associates acknowledge the trauma of your accident and the fear you have experienced. Feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020 for a free consultation.