Phoenix Bicycle Accident Attorney

The hazards that cyclists face while sharing the roads with larger vehicles, particularly cars, are numerous. The increasing use of bicycle commuting has led to a surge in accidents involving cyclists. With more cyclists on the roads, the likelihood of sustaining injuries, disfigurement, or even death from automobile collisions has also escalated. Unfortunately, even a minor lapse in judgment on the part of a driver can have catastrophic consequences for an unsuspecting cyclist.

If you or a loved one has sustained injuries from a bicycle accident in Phoenix, you should immediately contact an attorney. By choosing Fendon Injury Law, you will gain the knowledge of a seasoned attorney who is both meticulous and driven. Rest assured that your case will be in the hands of a legal professional with the tenacity to pursue the best possible outcome. Call today to schedule your free consultation and discuss your next best steps.

Negligent drivers are responsible for most accidents involving vehicles and bicyclists. Intersections are particularly dangerous, accounting for almost half of all collisions between bicycles and vehicles. Vehicles often fail to notice bicyclists when changing lanes and make wrong turns at intersections where bicyclists are present. Some drivers may become frustrated with bicyclists and fail to recognize that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles.

Beyond drivers on the road, additional factors contribute to an environment where cyclists are at risk of severe accidents. One of these factors is the need for more appropriate signage and designated bike lanes. Despite these environmental hazards, the leading cause of collisions and injuries involving cyclists remains the inattentiveness of motorists.

Bicycle accidents occur for a variety of reasons, including the following: 

• driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• driving while distracted
• failing to yield the right-of-way
• entering a bike lane
• "dooring" a cyclist by opening a car door in their path
• disregarding red lights or stop signs
• driving at unsafe speeds
• making hazardous turns
• changing lanes unsafely
• pulling out into traffic from a parking spot or driveway
• entering the road immediately in front of a cyclist