If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident as a cyclist or pedestrian, it can be considerably more challenging to understand what to do next than if you are in a vehicle. If you are a driver, you have the protection from and advice from your insurance company. If you are a cyclist or a pedestrian, you often do not have your own insurance company to assist you. However, although you are likely aware that you can sue the other driver for negligence (if that person is at-fault), you are often also entitled to no-fault insurance benefits, also known as Accident Benefits.

Entitlement to Insurance benefits and compensation for negligence

You may have insurance through another policy (for instance, as a named insured, dependent, or spouse). If another insurance policy is unavailable, you maybe be able to receive Accident Benefits through the insurance policy of the vehicle that hit you, another vehicle involved, or if none of those are possible the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.

If you are involved in an accident and injured as a cyclist or pedestrian, get the names of the and information of the cars and individuals involved, report the collision, and have your immediate medical attention tended to. There are strict timelines in which to apply for Accident Benefits, and a failure to apply in time can be problematic. You only have thirty days from the receipt of the forms to apply to your insurer for Accident Benefits and generally only two years to launch a claim for negligence against the other driver. As a cyclist or pedestrian, there is a reverse onus on the driver to of the vehicle to show he or she was not negligent in causing the accident.

why You need a personal injury lawyer

If you have been injured in an accident as a pedestrian or cyclist; you may be entitled to compensation from the other driver (such as for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and other out of pocket expenses) and be entitled to Accident Benefits (which can provide a weekly benefit and rehabilitation expenses). Although your injuries may never fully heal, if you act smart, you may be able to recover your expenses and entitled to financial compensation, which can help restore you and your loved ones as the best money can do.

Trust a personal injury lawyer at Kleinman Law to give you exceptional one-on-one service, reliable counsel, and effective legal representation. Come in for a free consulation. Get compensated for your loss with the settlement you deserve with Kleinman Law.