Approximately 30 pedestrians and 10 bicyclists died in traffic accidents in Wisconsin in 2005. Surviving family members are left to ask "Why?" Whether the fault is with the pedestrian or the motorist, the loss is just as painful, and financial needs are just as great.
After an Injury or Death of a Pedestrian or Bicyclist
If you have been seriously injured or if a family member has been killed while on foot or biking, consider the dedication, reputation, and qualifications of Aiken & Scoptur, S.C. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Learn how we can help after you have suffered a catastrophic injury or a death in the family because a motor vehicle collided with you or your loved one.
Where Vehicles and People on Foot and on Bicycles Come in Contact
Car - pedestrian accidents and car - bicycle accidents are common occurrences on college campuses such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents also frequently occur on highways, at crosswalks in cities, and anyplace else where people walk or bicycle in the same areas where cars and trucks are in operation. A child on a beach or a bicyclist in a parking lot runs the risk of being hit by a speeding car or truck.
The Need to Know "Why?"
As personal injury lawyers, we come face to face with the sorrow of surviving family members who need to know why their loved one was killed on a bicycle or on foot. We find that more often than not, pedestrian accidents can be attributed to carelessness on the part of drivers who eat, put on make up, play with the radio, or are just not paying attention at crosswalks and other locations.
Perils of Crosswalks
Elderly, disabled, and young pedestrians often can't get across a street within the time it takes for a traffic signal to change from green to yellow, or from yellow to red. Unmarked crosswalks, though they may not have traffic lights or painted lines, are nonetheless valid places for people to cross the street on foot.
Bicycle Safety Issues
Bicycles have the right to travel on streets and roads just as cars and motorcycles do. Both bicyclists and motorists have a duty to follow laws that are designed to protect the safety of all who are on the road. Car - bike accidents may be the fault of either or both the motorist and the bicyclist, but the loss is great either way and insurance policies often cover catastrophic injuries and death regardless of fault.
Fighting for Justice for the Injured and Families
At Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., we have built a thriving law practice and a strong reputation for our ability to bring about justice for victims. We are willing to go the extra mile and fight as hard as we have to for the sake of our clients who deserve compensation. We offer free initial consultations -- including house calls throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, the Upper Michigan Peninsula, and Iowa.
See our newsletter to learn more about our law firm. To see a sampling of personal injury cases, including car - bicycle and car - pedestrian cases, handled by Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., see our pages of successful outcomes and case summaries
Contact us to schedule a conversation with a well-respected Michigan car - pedestrian accident lawyer.
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