Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Attorneys
Learn how bicycle accident liability works and why visibility and driver awareness are key factors.
Bicycle accidents often turn on one central issue: whether the driver reasonably should have seen the cyclist.
A common insurance argument is that cyclists were “hard to see,” but Pennsylvania law evaluates whether a driver was operating with proper attention, not subjective visibility.
One lesser-known issue is that crash reconstruction in bicycle cases is often more difficult because bicycles leave limited physical roadway evidence compared to motor vehicles.
Another factor is what are called “dooring incidents” in urban areas. That’s where parked vehicle occupants open doors into cyclists’ paths — a scenario that frequently involves clear liability under traffic rules.
These injuries often include head trauma, fractures, and long recovery periods.
• Pedestrian accident injuries
Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Accident
Understanding your legal rights after a bicycle accident is important because visibility disputes often determine how fault is assigned.
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