BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
As traffic in the Atlanta-metropolitan area gets progressively worse, more people are getting out of their cars and riding bicycles to various destinations. Because Georgia treats bicycles as vehicles, cyclist risks being seriously injured in a traffic accident. Atlanta bicycle attorney has the experience to get you or your loved one the compensation and treatment you deserve.
GEORGIA LAW
Georgia like many states treats bicycles as “vehicles.” Therefore, traffic laws that govern motor vehicles also apply to bicycles. The only applicable exception is when the code or regulation specifically uses the term “motor vehicle” rather than “vehicle.” In that case, the language indicates bicycles are exempt.
WELCOME TO THE DENNIS LAW FIRM
If you have lost a loved one, or you or someone close to you has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact Atlanta car accident attorney André Dennis.
In addition to his extensive experience litigating accident claims on behalf of clients across Georgia, Mr. Dennis brings personal insight and compassion to each and every vehicle collision case. Having lost his own father in a car accident due to another person’s negligence, he understands the devastation his clients are facing not only due to serious injury or the loss of a loved one, but in dealing with the fallout related to medical bills, lost income, and other damages. Let us help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries and get your life back on track.
NEGLIGENCE UNDER GEORGIA LAW
The Dennis Law Firm will fight for justice every step of the way, and we won’t shy away from taking your case to trial if that is the right approach for your case.
NEGLIGENCE UNDER GEORGIA LAW
In Georgia, liability for negligence requires four elements: The defendant owed a duty to a plaintiff The defendant breached the duty The plaintiff was injured as a result of the defendant’s breach; and The injury caused the plaintiff to incur damages.
REQUIRMENTS UNDER THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED (O.C.G.A.)
- OCGA 40-6-296 No person under the age of 16 shall operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet.
- OCGA 40-6-294: Requires cyclists to ride “as far to the right side of the roadway as practicable” and “with the flow of traffic.”
- OCGA 40-6-55 Where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle must yield to a person operating a bicycle in the bicycle lane.
- OCGA40-6-296: When riding at night, your bike must be equipped with a front white light visible from 300 feet and a red reflector on the rear.
- O.C.G.A. 40-6-292: A child under the age of one year may not ride as a passenger on a bicycle but may ride seated in a bicycle trailer or carried in an infant sling.
- O.C.G.A. 4-6-294: Persons riding bicycles on the roadway CAN NOT ride more than two abreast except on bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, parts of the roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, or when a special permit is issued by a local government.
A FIRM THAT CARES, A FIRM THAT FIGHTS
Our motto isn’t just words; it’s a way of life at The Dennis Law Firm. We truly care about our clients and their well-being, and we’re not afraid to fight for what is right. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome for your case.
A FIRM THAT CARES, A FIRM THAT FIGHTS
Our motto isn’t just words; it’s a way of life at The Dennis Law Firm. We truly care about our clients and their well-being, and we’re not afraid to fight for what is right. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome for your case.
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