Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Raleigh Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyers

North Carolina has long been in front of the curve in the use of bicycles, walking, and rollerblading as forms of recreation as well as means of transportation. The Bicycle and Bikeway Act of 1974 was the first bicycle law in the nation. North Carolina further protects pedestrians by giving them right of way at all intersections and driveways. Nonetheless, these laws do not prevent thousands of people from being injured due to collisions between cars, pedestrians, and bicycles every year. At Smyth & Cioffi, LLP, in Raleigh, North Carolina, we are committed to helping injured pedestrians maximize the compensation they receive for their injuries.

If You Have Been Injured in a Pedestrian or Bike Accident
Contact Smyth & Cioffi, LLP Today for a Free Initial Consultation
919.782.2000

When a pedestrian or bicyclist is involved in an accident the injuries are often severe. Car drivers are protected by seatbelts, air bags, and a ton of steel. Pedestrians are unprotected. Head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), broken bones, severe road burns, and paralysis are not uncommon in bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles. The lawyers at Smyth & Cioffi, LLP have significant experience handling pedestrian accident cases. While there exists any number of reasons for pedestrian-motor vehicle and bicycle-motor vehicle accidents, some of the common causes include:

• Speeding
• Running red lights
• Inattentive driving
• Using a cell phone
• Right turns on red
• Failure to yield right of way to pedestrians
• Failure to provide a bicyclist the same rights as other vehicles
• Failure to yield right of way at crosswalks

We handle every pedestrian and bicycle accident case on a contingency basis. Since we are committed to providing comprehensive representation while understanding our clients' current and long-term needs, we must be selective in the pedestrian and bicycle accident cases we accept. We offer a free initial consultation to determine whether we are the right firm to handle any case.

Contact our Raleigh Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family have been seriously injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, please contact the lawyers at Smyth & Cioffi, LLP. Our attorneys can be contacted by phone at 919.782.2000, by e-mail, and or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page.