Nevada Bicycle Accident Attorney Las Vegas
Bicycle accidents in Las Vegas frequently result in severe injuries because cyclists have no physical protection when struck by motor vehicles. Nevada law treats cyclists as having the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers on public roads, and drivers who fail to yield to cyclists, open car doors into bike lanes, or pass too closely violate their duty of care and face liability for resulting injuries. The Nevada legislature has enacted a three-foot minimum passing distance law for motor vehicles passing cyclists, and violations of this law create a presumption of negligence. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas personal injury attorneys represent injured cyclists and fight for the full compensation they deserve.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries in Nevada
Even at low speeds, collisions between motor vehicles and cyclists cause devastating injuries. Traumatic brain injuries — including concussions, skull fractures, and diffuse axonal injuries — are the leading cause of cyclist fatalities and occur even in helmet-wearing cyclists struck at higher speeds. Orthopedic injuries including clavicle fractures, wrist fractures (from bracing against impact), and knee injuries are extremely common. Road rash from sliding on asphalt causes significant soft tissue damage. Spinal injuries, internal organ damage, and broken ribs from chest contact with handlebars or vehicle hoods cause severe and sometimes permanent disability. Marathon Law Group works with the medical experts necessary to document all injuries and their future consequences.
Nevada Bicycle Lane and Infrastructure Liability
Beyond driver negligence, bicycle accidents sometimes result from defective road conditions — potholes, unmarked drop-offs, dangerous debris, or missing covers on storm drains — that cause cyclists to lose control. When public roadway defects cause bicycle accidents, claims against the responsible government entity require compliance with strict notice filing deadlines under the Nevada Tort Claims Act. Marathon Law Group evaluates all potential defendants in bicycle accident cases to maximize recovery for injured clients.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Injured in a Nevada bicycle accident? Marathon Law Group fights for full compensation for cyclists injured by negligent drivers. Contact us for a free consultation.