A bike ride should be about enjoying Arkansas’s beautiful scenery, not worrying about dangerous drivers. If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, we’ll stand by your side and fight for justice.
As a cyclist, you have a right to share the road. But we know how vulnerable you can feel, especially on busy streets through roads like Pinnacle Valley Road and Highway 300 where there are no bike lanes. A bike accident can happen in an instant, leaving you with serious injuries and a mountain of medical bills.
At Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, we help cyclists get the compensation they need after a traumatic accident. Cyclists have little protection against a 4,000-pound vehicle, and these crashes often result in life-changing injuries.
Our personal injury attorneys handle bicycle accident cases throughout Arkansas, from Little Rock and Conway to the Arkansas River Trail. Whether you were commuting to work, enjoying a weekend ride, or training for a cycling event, a Little Rock bicycle accident lawyer can help protect your rights and fight for fair compensation.
Most bicycle accidents happen because drivers fail to respect cyclists’ rights or because dangerous road conditions put bike riders at risk. The most common bicycle accident cases our lawyers see in Little Rock include:
Many drivers don’t look for cyclists when they’re changing lanes, turning, or pulling out of driveways, especially during morning and evening hours. Distracted driving makes this problem even worse.
In downtown Little Rock, parked cars create a constant hazard for cyclists. When someone opens a car door without checking their mirror, a cyclist traveling in bike lanes can suffer severe injuries.
A right hook occurs when a driver passes a cyclist and then immediately turns right, cutting off the bike rider. Left turn accidents occur when drivers turn left in front of an oncoming cyclist, often misjudging the bike’s speed.
Some Arkansas drivers become impatient or angry when they encounter cyclists. This hostility can lead to dangerous ‘buzzing’ (passing too closely), intentional intimidation, or even deliberate collisions.
Potholes, debris, inadequate shoulders, and the lack of protected bike lanes force cyclists into dangerous situations, pushing them into traffic lanes where they’re more likely to get hit.
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Since cyclists have little protection in a crash, bicycle accidents often result in severe, potentially life-altering injuries such as:
Even cyclists wearing helmets can suffer concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) when they hit the pavement or are struck by a vehicle. These injuries can affect memory, concentration, and motor skills for months or years.
The impact in bicycle accidents can damage the spinal cord, potentially resulting in partial or complete paralysis. These catastrophic injuries require extensive medical care and long-term rehabilitation.
When cyclists slide across asphalt, they often suffer severe road rash that requires skin grafts, leaves permanent scarring, and creates ongoing pain and mobility issues.
Bicycle crashes commonly cause fractures to the arms, legs, ribs, and pelvis. These injuries may require surgery, metal implants, and months of physical therapy.
The force of being struck by a vehicle can cause internal bleeding and organ damage that aren’t immediately visible, but can be life-threatening if not quickly treated.
If you suffered any of these injuries in a bicycle crash, talk to a Little Rock attorney on our team immediately.
The moments after a bicycle accident are crucial for both your health and your legal case. Here’s what you should do if you’re able:
If possible, move yourself and your bicycle out of traffic. Try to make the accident scene visible to other drivers.
Arkansas law requires police reports for accidents involving injury or significant property damage. Have law enforcement document the scene.
Get checked by a medical professional even if you feel okay. This documentation becomes important evidence.
Take photos of injuries, bicycle damage, vehicles involved, and the accident scene. Get contact information from the driver and witnesses.
Before you speak with any insurance company, call us at (501) 868-2500.
Bicycle accident victims can recover compensation for the full extent of their damages. The compensation depends on the severity of your injuries and how they’ve impacted your life.
This includes:
For serious injuries, we also factor in the cost of future medical care you’ll need throughout your recovery.
If your bicycle injuries prevent you from working, you can recover compensation for lost income. This includes not just the wages you’ve already lost, but also your reduced earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or career.
You may be entitled to compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact your injuries have had on your relationships and daily activities.
This covers repair or replacement of your bicycle, helmet, cycling clothes, and any other equipment damaged in the accident. For cyclists with high-end bikes and gear, this can include thousands of dollars in losses.
A bicycle accident can leave you with injuries that last for months or even years. To ensure your bicycle collision settlement fully covers your losses, our attorneys partner with medical and economic specialists in Little Rock who can accurately assess the long-term impact on your life.
We use Arkansas bicycle laws to establish who is responsible for your accident:
Depending on what happened, several parties might be responsible including negligent drivers, municipalities responsible for dangerous road conditions, companies whose employees caused the accident while working, or property owners. We dig into every possible source to maximize your compensation.
The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost wages, and quality of life impact. Bike crashes often result in higher settlements than car accidents because cyclists suffer more severe injuries.
You have three years from your accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. But you should start the personal injury claims process much sooner to preserve evidence and protect your rights. Some government claims have shorter deadlines.
Arkansas doesn’t require adults to wear helmets, and not wearing one doesn’t prevent compensation. While insurance companies might try to use this against you, it doesn’t excuse the driver’s negligent behavior that caused your accident.
No. But bicycle accident cases often involve complex liability issues, and insurance companies that may not offer fair compensation initially. An experienced attorney can investigate your bicycle accident in Little Rock, handle insurance negotiations, and ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries.
“I didn’t see the cyclist” is no excuse for negligent driving. Arkansas law requires drivers to maintain proper lookout. We work with experts to prove that a careful driver would have seen you and avoided the accident.
Drivers often blame cyclists for accidents, and insurance companies may try to minimize your claim—all while you’re dealing with serious, life-altering injuries. It’s frustrating and unfair, but you don’t have to face it alone.
Here’s how we fight for injured cyclists:
You rode legally and got hurt. Now it’s time for someone to fight as hard for you as you’re fighting to heal. Contact us today for a free case evaluation with a Little Rock bicycle accident lawyer.
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