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Minnesota Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Attorneys

It's not uncommon for car and truck drivers to claim that a bike or pedestrian "came out of no where," and caused an accident. However the truth may be that the driver was speeding to beat a red light or wasn't looking around to see the biker or pedestrian.

While 75 percent of bike-car crashes occur when the biker or motorist failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection (see a list of the 10 most dangerous intersections ), most fatal bike accidents occurred when the bike and car were traveling side by side in the same direction. The car either rear-ended the biker or the bike swerved from the bike lane into traffic for some reason. In bike accidents involving adult bikers, research from MN-DOT and "Share the Road" has found that motorists are at fault approximately 60 percent of the time.

Most pedestrian knockdown accidents also occur in crosswalks, especially in the downtown areas of the Twin Cities. Often the motorist is turning right but looking left at approaching traffic, or the car enters the crosswalk when the pedestrian should have had the right of way. In 2009, 25 pedestrians were killed and 867 injured in pedestrian accidents with vehicles across the state.

At the law office of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, our personal injury lawyers represent bicyclists and pedestrians who have suffered serious injury as the result of negligence on a motorist. We also represent families bringing wrongful death claims for loved ones who died after being hit by a car, truck or bus.

You can complete our personal injury case evaluation form or contact our law office online or call us toll free at (866) 531-2705 to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced bicycle accident attorneys.

Investigating the Cause of a Bicycle Accident

Regardless of whether a police report was filed, insurers will attempt to reduce their payout by placing the blame on the victim. Our attorneys work with accident investigators to recover MNDOT traffic camera footage (when available), to analyze damage to vehicles and evidence at the accident scene, and to interview eyewitnesses.

In many cases, evidence and eyewitness testimony conflicts with the testimony of the car, truck, or bus driver. We expose these contradictions and establish the facts in order to recover the compensation our clients need and deserve.

Full and Fair Compensation for Pedestrian and Bike Accident Victims

We're committed to helping our clients get back on their financial feet after injuries suffered in a negligently caused bicycle crash or pedestrian knockdown.

To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact a bike accident lawyer at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz today. We can meet you in your home or hospital room. We offer a free confidential consultation in your bike or pedestrian accident case.