Des Moines Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer
It's not uncommon for motorists to deny responsibility when they hit a bicyclist or pedestrian. Since many accidents occur in areas of reduced or obstructed visibility - residential streets, intersections, and parking lots - drivers often argue they can't be held liable for hitting someone they claim they never saw. At Roxanne Conlin & Associates, we consult accident reconstructionists and investigators in determining what caused an accident. By measuring skid marks we can tell if a motorist was speeding, reducing their ability to stop in time and drive safely. Likewise, analyzing damage to a car will tell us whether or not a driver should have seen a bicyclist or pedestrian. Collecting eyewitness testimony and cross referencing it against what the evidence shows and what a driver claims can also expose negligence on the part of car, truck, and bus drivers.
We have the knowledge and resources to investigate bicycle and pedestrian accidents and hold negligent drivers financially liable for the injuries they cause. Contact personal injury attorney Roxanne Conlin today and schedule an appointment.
Causes of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Roxanne Conlin & Associates represents bicyclists and pedestrians injured by motorists due to the following:
- Running stop sign / stop light
- Backing out of a parking space
- Speeding through residential streets
- Passing a loading / unloading school bus
- Passing on the shoulder
- Drunk driving
- Driver fatigue / falling asleep at the wheel
- Failure to yield at a crosswalk
Recovering Losses - Determining the Cost of Your Injuries
Insurance companies look for ways to reduce the amount they have to pay in claims. As your attorney, Ms. Conlin works closely with experienced medical economists and life care planners in determining the financial impact of your injuries. Since most bicycle and pedestrian accidents involve serious injuries involving head trauma, spinal cord damage, whiplash, amputations, and disfigurement, disability may result as well.
Using cost data analyses based on known financial expenditures associated with various kinds of injuries, Ms. Conlin projects costs over time to include future medical treatment, medical equipment, lost earnings, and loss in quality of life.
Contact Personal Injury Attorney Roxanne Conlin
Understanding your legal options, liability law in Iowa, and what you can reasonably expect from your own coverage is essential for determining how best to position your case. At Roxanne Conlin & Associates, we provide clients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their case and future.
To schedule an appointment and learn more about how we can help you, contact Roxanne Conlin & Associates today.
