Compensation For Victims Of Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents

For someone riding a bicycle or walking on the street, being hit by a vehicle moving at any speed can result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, you will probably face enormous medical bills and a long recovery. How will you ever be able to get the medical care and rehabilitation services you need to recover?

Conlon Tarker, P.C., is a law firm dedicated to helping injured people obtain fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. We are experienced personal injury advocates who understand how to use the law to help our clients get the help they need.

To learn how we could help you, contact our firm.

Strong Advocates For Injured People

The attorneys at our firm have many years of experience representing people in the Butler area and Western Pennsylvania who have been injured in bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and auto accidents. We will use our experience and knowledge to help you get the medical care and compensation you need to rebuild your life.

A Brief Guide To Pennsylvania’s Bicycle Laws

Pennsylvania has bicycle laws that protect cyclists and define their rights on the road. It covers:

• Basic traffic rules: All cyclists must follow basic traffic rules. This includes always riding with the traffic flow and stopping at all traffic signals and stop signs. You must also signal your turns and lane changes with hand gestures. On sidewalks and bicycle paths, cyclists must still yield to pedestrians or make a sound when passing them.
• Proper road positioning: Pennsylvania treats bicycles as vehicles with full rights to use roadways. When riding a bike, position yourself in the center of the rightmost travel lane. This makes you more visible and forces drivers to change lanes completely when passing you, maintaining the required four-foot clearance.
• Helmet use and other safety equipment: State law requires all cyclists under 12 to wear helmets. While adults can legally ride without them, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) strongly recommends helmet use for everyone to prevent serious head injuries. Regardless of age, cyclists must use their front lights and rear reflectors when riding at night. Every bike must also have working brakes.
• Where cyclists can ride: Pennsylvania sets clear boundaries on where cyclists can ride. For example, you typically cannot ride on sidewalks in business districts unless there’s a dedicated bike lane. You also cannot ride on freeways unless you have a permit from the Pennsylvania DOT.

Understanding these rules not only helps you stay safe, but they can also help you establish your case if an accident occurs. Our attorneys understand Pennsylvania bicycle laws thoroughly and can help you navigate your claim.

Helping You Get The Care You Need

Our firm will put a priority on obtaining compensation to pay for the medical care and rehabilitation services you need – now and in the future.

Our lawyers have considerable experience in cases involving life-changing injuries such as spinal cord injury and brain injury. Working with your doctor or other medical specialists, we can identify the medical treatment and services you need – and then use the legal system to help you get the compensation needed to pay for immediate and long-term care.

At Conlon Tarker, P.C., we believe in performance, not promises. If you require experienced legal assistance in getting compensation for a bicycle or pedestrian accident, contact our firm today. Call us today toll-free at 888-312-5366. We offer free initial consultations and do not collect an attorney fee unless you are compensated for your injuries.