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Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorneys Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Wisconsin law states drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing a sidewalk, an intersection, or crosswalk with a walk signal, and a marked or unmarked crosswalk without a traffic light. When a driver hits a pedestrian as a result of not following these rules of the road, the pedestrian may pursue a negligence claim against the driver. If the driver breached his/her duty of care to the pedestrian, the injured or his/her family may be entitled to damages. However, the success of a negligence claim and/or the amount of recoverable damages depends on whether the pedestrian was abiding by the rules of the road. If he/she was not acting in a reasonable and prudent manner in respect to his/her own safety, contributory negligence may be assessed against the pedestrian. For this reason, it is important bicycle and pedestrian accident victims speak to an experienced Milwaukee personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Please note the statutes of limitation may bar recovery of damages if legal action is taken after the statutorily prescribed time period. Call the Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. for a free case evaluation, or fill out our online Free Case Evaluation form.
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Bicycle Safety from Milwaukee Auto Accident Lawyers
- Wrong way bicycle riding: Drivers do not expect to see any type of vehicle — car or bicycle — approaching them from the opposite direction. To avoid a possible auto collision with oncoming cars, ride your bike on the right side of the road, with the flow of traffic.
- Left turn by a cyclist: Before making a left turn, bicyclists should check their surroundings. If you swerve or make a sudden left turn, other drivers may not be able to avoid crashing into you. Bicyclists should always use hand signals and ride in a expected manner.
- Stop sign ride out: Bicyclists should always remember that bicycles are vehicles, too. As a result, bicyclists should always obey traffic laws and traffic signals. Never ride your bicycle through a stop sign or yield sign.
- Vehicle overtaking cyclist: This type of auto accident occurs when the driver of a car or truck fails to spot a bicyclist until it is too late. These types of auto accidents typically occur in the evening. Be sure to wear reflective gear when riding at night.
Wisconsin Legal Case Studies for Bicycle Accidents
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