Pedestrians lack any type of external protection. As a result, they often suffer severe or catastrophic bodily injury or even death in pedestrian accidents. Bicyclists often suffer serious injuries, even when they are wearing a helmet. At Stanley Law Offices, we have successfully represented clients who have suffered a wide variety of serious injuries in pedestrian and bicycle accidents, including the following.

Traumatic brain injuries can occur in any type of accident, but they are widespread in pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe brain injuries that result in life-altering symptoms. It only takes one forceful blow to a person's head to inflict serious damage. When vehicles collide with pedestrians or bicyclists, the victims can fly into the air and slam their heads into the hard asphalt, causing a brain hemorrhage. 

Traumatic brain injuries can cause headaches, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, sleep problems, dizziness, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking, anxiety, and depression. Depending on the traumatic brain injury’s severity, the victim may need to undergo surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Some traumatic brain injury victims must move into assisted living facilities and receive ongoing care around the clock.

Bone fractures are also common in pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Pedestrians and bicyclists often fracture their wrists, hands, arms, legs, shoulders, or backs in accidents. In some cases, the motor vehicle will roll over the victim's leg or torso, causing serious organ damage and dangerous compound fractures in which one or more bones puncture the skin. Serious bone fractures can cause long-term problems. In some cases, victims never regain their full mobility, and amputation could be required.

Car accidents are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the United States. Every year, thousands of bicyclists and pedestrians suffer spinal cord injuries and accidents. Even when a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, their neck or back becomes broken in an accident. When the spine becomes injured, the victim can suffer partial or complete paralysis or even death. Victims may not be able to move below the part of the spine that became damaged. Bicyclists and pedestrians may suffer a traumatic brain injury and a spinal cord injury, making them unable to care for themselves.

At Stanley Law Offices, our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you obtain the most compensation possible in your case. We will advocate for you and take an aggressive approach to your bicycle accident case so you can obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries.