Bicycle Accidents
Injuries sustained in a bicycle accident are often life-altering, whether you were injured or you lost a loved one. It is important and extremely helpful to have a lawyer you trust who understands what you are going through.
I am Phoenix lawyer Stephen I. Leshner. I used to be an avid cyclist and triathlete, having completed the 112-mile Tour of Tucson, and a dozen or so Olympic distance triathlons. When my riding partner and I were struck by a car while biking, I luckily escaped injury − my riding partner did not. I know personally how vulnerable bike riders are to bicycle accidents. Even though I’m not as avid as I used to be, I still currently ride my bicycle for 20-25 miles one or two times a week in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, so I am well aware of the hazards cyclists face daily.
If you have been seriously injured or you have lost a loved one in a bicycle accident, contact a Phoenix bicycle accident attorney online or call 602 266-9000 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Injuries Sustained in Bicycle Accidents
The injuries resulting from a bicycle accident are usually severe, whether or not you have been wearing a helmet. Victims of bicycle-car crashes have no protection and absorb the full impact of the crash. At my Phoenix law firm, Stephen I. Leshner, PC, I have represented clients with catastrophic injuries sustained in a bicycle accident, such as:
- Fractures
- Brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
Proven Success
In a case involving a participant in the 2008 El Tour de Tucson bicycle event, my client sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, which caused damage to his frontal and temporal lobe and for which he had to endure a lobectomy. I was able to secure a successful settlement on his behalf: $3.5 million plus an additional confidential settlement. In a case involving a participant in another bicycle event, another client sustained severe traumatic brain injury. That case settled on the first day of a jury trial for a confidential amount. Most recently, I successfully resolved a case for a cyclist who sustained a fractured wrist and other injuries in a collision with a motor vehicle, for $750,000.00.
In my 35-plus years of experience, I have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients injured in bicycle accidents. I will investigate the accident and examine the evidence to build a strong case. When necessary, I will work with reconstruction specialists and experts to determine the role that motorist negligence, equipment failure, or roadway design and maintenance may have had in your bicycle accident.
A thorough investigation is necessary not only to prepare for trial but also to negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement. If the insurer is not willing to provide enough to cover the full extent of your damages, I will take the company to trial in order to recover the compensation you need and deserve.
Contact a Phoenix Bike Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed in a bicycle accident, I am ready to help. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact me online or call 866-907-2039. I believe that there is no such thing as an accident; someone is always at fault.
Five Stars
Our family has used Mr. Leshner on two occasions with better than expected results in both personal injury cases. Great with our kid, who was the harmed party, and kept us up to date and informed re the progress and what we needed to do, when and why. Forthright when needed, great at laying out what's important to focus on now. Great referral to a specialist re interesting aspects of the settlement/trust and a degree of care and attention throughout both matters that our family appreciated.
