Atlanta Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Does the firm take bicycle accident cases from Atlanta?

Yes. The Scott Pryor Law Group represents cyclists hit by drivers in Atlanta and across Georgia. The firm's two offices are in Gwinnett County, its headquarters in Peachtree Corners and an office in downtown Lawrenceville, and you can start with a phone call. Phones are answered 24/7, and the consultation is free.

Atlanta has done a lot to make its streets safer for cyclists, and riders still get hurt. We routinely handle cases that arise in Atlanta, and a bicycle claim gets the same work and the same fee terms as any other case. You don't pay unless we win your case.

If the crash took your bike, and with it your way of getting around, you do not need to come in to get started. Call and tell us where and when it happened, what the driver did and how you are hurt. We can take it from there by phone and meet you at either office when you are ready.

On that first call you get a straight answer about whether we can help. If we cannot represent you, we will suggest what to do next.

What if bad pavement or poor lighting played a part in my Atlanta bike crash?

Tell us everything about the spot. Poorly maintained roads, bad lighting and other hazards still put Atlanta cyclists at risk, and they can combine with a driver's mistake. The Scott Pryor Law Group looks at the driver, the road and whoever was responsible for the hazard before deciding who should answer for a bicycle accident.

A broken edge of pavement or a patch of debris can push a rider toward traffic. A dark stretch of road makes a cyclist harder to see. Conditions like these also give an insurer something to argue about. It may say the driver could not see you, or blame your fall on the road.

Fault can be split. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages, reduced by your percentage of fault. O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 So we gather what shows how the crash happened: photos of the pavement and of the lighting at the same hour, the damage to your bike and the car, the police report, witness accounts and any video from nearby cameras.

Debris gets cleared and roads get patched. If you or someone with you can safely photograph the spot, do it soon, and keep your bike and gear as they are until we have seen them.

What if an Uber, Lyft or delivery driver hit me on my bike in Atlanta?

Then more than one insurance policy may be in play. Rideshare cars and delivery vans are a constant presence on Atlanta streets, and after an Atlanta bicycle accident with one of them, The Scott Pryor Law Group looks at the company behind the driver as well as the driver, because the company's coverage can matter as much.

Uber and Lyft are everywhere in Atlanta, especially near the airport, Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. More rideshare traffic means more lane changes and more distracted app use. For a rideshare driver, the coverage depends on what the app showed at the moment of the crash. Uber and Lyft must carry $1 million in liability coverage for accidents while a driver is actively transporting a passenger. O.C.G.A. § 33-1-24 Our Georgia rideshare page explains each stage.

Delivery drivers work the same streets on tight schedules, and drivers racing to meet delivery quotas cause serious crashes in Atlanta neighborhoods. When one hits a cyclist, we find out who employed the driver and which company's insurance applies. Our Atlanta truck accident page covers crashes with delivery trucks and other commercial vehicles.

If a passenger opened a door into your path, see what our Georgia bicycle page says about dooring crashes.

How much room does a driver have to give a cyclist in Atlanta?

Drivers must leave at least three feet when passing a bicyclist. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-56 The Scott Pryor Law Group's Georgia bicycle page explains that rule, the cyclist's right of way in a bike lane and where a cyclist may ride, and how each one helps show what a driver should have done.