Columbus Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Holding Negligent Motorists Accountable Legally & Financially in Ohio

When you call Rourke & Blumenthal, you will speak with an experienced attorney familiar with every aspect of bicycle injury cases. Unlike many firms in Ohio, we do not pass off callers to paralegals or assistants. During your free consultation, an attorney will take the time to explain the issues, answer your questions, and help you move toward a successful resolution of your case.

Rourke & Blumenthal has the resources necessary to investigate the crash and win your case. Bicycle accident cases often involve disputed facts and contested liability. If warranted by the facts in your case, the Columbus bicycle accident lawyers at Rourke & Blumenthal will work with top experts in accident reconstruction and human factors to obtain the information needed to prove your case. If we are not successful in obtaining a recovery for your bicycle accident case, you will not be responsible for repaying Rourke & Blumenthal for the expenses advanced by Rourke & Blumenthal to pursue your claim.

Learn more about how our Columbus bicycle accident attorneys can help you by calling (614) 321-3212 today!

Ohio Bike Laws

Cyclists face unique challenges while sharing the roadway with motorists. Ohio law requires cyclists to ride as far to the right side of the roadway as practicable. This flexible standard is meant to let motorists pass cyclists on the left while allowing cyclists to move further into the roadway to avoid threats like car doors and potholes on the right. 

The flexibility of the “practicable” standard can create confusion and misunderstanding, which can lead to assertions by insurers and defense attorneys that the cyclist was at fault in causing the collision. Insurers and defense attorneys may also seek to diminish driver responsibility by blaming head and other injuries on the cyclist’s lack of protective gear and proper lighting.

These issues and the serious nature of injuries often sustained by cyclists in collisions add an extra level of complexity to bicycle injury cases. An experienced bicycle accident attorney will guide you through your case and work to explain the facts, law, and circumstances of your bicycle accident to insurers, defense attorneys, and jurors. Simply put, an experienced attorney will help to ensure that you receive the best outcome for your bicycle injury case.

Why Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side

Our attorneys have the knowledge necessary to effectively negotiate with insurers. It is not the job of insurance companies to give you a fair deal. They will do their best to pay as little as possible and to undermine your claim. Insurance adjusters know that the attorneys at Rourke & Blumenthal passionately pursue our client’s cases during negotiations and, if necessary, in litigation. This allows us to achieve great results for our clients.

Get Help Today!

We have the respect of peers and professionals throughout Ohio and an earned reputation for success. Many Ohio attorneys look to Rourke & Blumenthal for assistance with complex and challenging cases. The majority of our clients find Rourke and Blumenthal LLC after being referred by a trusted attorney.

Defense attorneys and insurance adjusters alike are well aware of our work ethic and expertise and have referred injured friends and family members to Rourke & Blumenthal for help. While many firms employ aggressive sales and solicitation tactics, Rourke & Blumenthal receives nearly all of our cases from former clients and attorney referrals.

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