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Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group in Brisbane <\/h1>\n

Cycling is more than a trend in Brisbane \u2013 it\u2019s a lifestyle. Every day throughout the city, residents are cycling as a mode of transportation, recreation, and as a way to exercise. As more and more cyclists take to city streets, the chances of a catastrophic bicycle accident happening increase. Every year throughout the nation, approximately 35 cyclists are tragically killed and more than 2,500 are injured in bicycle accidents.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, your legal rights may entitle you to compensation from the person or party responsible for the accident. An experienced bicycle accident solicitor at Brisbane Compensation Lawyers Group can quickly determine the cause of the accident and prove if it were not for the reckless actions of another person or party, you would not have been harmed. <\/p>\n

Bicycle Accident Solicitor in Brisbane<\/h2>\n

Sadly, motor vehicle drivers cause most bicycle accidents. Although many drivers claim they \u201cdidn\u2019t see the cyclist\u201d before it was too late, many simply did not look before turning or were distracted by their cell phone. Accidents involving a bicycle and a car often involve one or more of the following scenarios:<\/p>\n

Intersection<\/b> \u2013 Intersections are one of the most common locations for a bicycle accident to occur. Motor vehicle drivers often fail to stop at an intersection or fail to yield to a cyclist in the intersection. <\/p>\n

Sideswipe<\/b> \u2013 It is a motorist\u2019s duty to make sure there is enough space between his or her car and a cyclist before passing the cyclist, however, many do not. Drivers who attempt a risky pass often run cyclists off the road or hit them while passing. <\/p>\n

Left hand turn<\/b> \u2013 All too often, drivers will make a left hand turn before checking or yielding to oncoming cyclists. Cyclists who run head on or into the side of an oncoming car often sustain serious, life threatening injuries. <\/p>\n

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Brisbane <\/h2>\n

Cyclists don\u2019t have a steel frame protecting them from an impact with a car, truck or bus, which is why many cyclists suffer devastating injuries after being hit. In many cases, cyclists will sustain one or more of the following injuries:<\/p>\n