Bicyclist Critically Injured in Seattle Bus Crash

Under Washington state law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Therefore, it is crucial that drivers share the road while giving bicyclists plenty of space. Providing riders with plenty of space is especially important along roadways with dangerous shoulders and no bike lanes.
All Seattle car, bus, and truck drivers must:
- Look for bicyclists before entering an intersection or making a turn.
- Allow cyclists to ride far enough away from parked cars to avoid being “doored.”
- Remember that bicyclists have all the rights and responsibilities of car drivers and can even ride two abreast in a lane of traffic.
- Leave plenty of space between their vehicle and the bicyclist when trying to pass.
Whenever you are out riding, it is best to choose roadways that have large, safe bike lanes. When riding on a roadway where there are no bike lanes, try to keep to the right. Make sure you always wear a helmet, obey traffic laws, avoid dangerous roads with loose gravel and large potholes and wear bright, reflective attire so that drivers can see you.
If you have been struck and injured by a negligent driver while biking in Seattle, you may be able to pursue compensation for the injuries you suffer. Careless drivers can be held accountable for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. It is important to have an experienced Seattle bicycle accident attorney by your side who will help you hold the at-fault driver accountable and help you secure fair compensation for all your losses.
Recent Blog Posts
- What to Do if You Are Injured in a Rear-End Accident
- How Much Liability Can a Seattle Landlord Have in an Injury Claim?
- Will Comparative Negligence Affect a Senior’s Slip-and-Fall Claim?
- New Carsharing Service Launches in Seattle: What Drivers Should Know
- Washington State Dog-Bite Liability and Public Parks
Categories
- Auto Insurance Claims
- Bicycle Accident
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injury
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Dangerous Road Accident
- Distracted Driving Accident
- Dog Bite
- Drunk Driving Accident
- Freeway Accidents
- Head-On Car Crash
- Hit-and-Run Accident
- Interesting
- Intersection Accidents
- Law Firm News
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pedestrian Accident
- Personal Injury
- Pickup Truck Accident
- Premises Liability
- Rear-End Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents
- Rollover Accidents
- Safe Driving
- Segway Accident
- Slip-and-Fall Accidents
- Speeding Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Swimming Pool Accident
- Teen and Young Drivers
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death
Backed by our
No Fee Promise
Case Results
$3,300,000
Wrongful Death
- case details are confidential.
$2,400,000
Degloving Injury
from defective power winch.
$2,125,000
Car Accident
resulting in neck and head injury.