Maine Bicycle Accident Lawyer

In bicycle accidents in Maine, as with pedestrian accidents or motorcycle passenger injuries, we help the victims get justice and hold the responsible parties accountable. If you were injured in a Maine bicycle accident, don’t delay. Call us to tell them you mean business.

If the driver of a car fails to observe rules of sharing the road, which requires giving bicycles a three-foot berth, the driver may be responsible. If a bicyclist is injured because a road’s condition has exposed areas of hot tar or unmarked work areas, a government organization or contractor may be responsible.

How Did Your Maine Bicycle Accident Happen?

Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable people on our roads. They can be involved in accidents with distracted drivers, drunk drivers or a motorists who fall asleep at the wheel. Regardless, these crashes often cause serious injuries.

A driver turned in front of me.

Many motorists who know they need to yield to oncoming cars don’t think twice about turning in front of an oncoming bike. The reality is that a bicycle is a vehicle, just like a car, and drivers need to share the road and yield when the cyclist has the right of way. Intersection accidents involving a car turning in front of a bike can cause serious injuries when the cyclist strikes the front or side of the moving car. We’ll help you get back up and recover the compensation you deserve.

I was hit by a drunk driver.

Drunk drivers put everyone on the road in danger, but bicyclists are particularly at risk because their smaller profiles are easy for someone driving under the influence to miss. In addition to alcohol, you may have been hit by someone under the influence of drugs such as Ambien or marijuana. Depending on the circumstances, you may have a case against the person who provided the alcohol or drugs in addition to the driver him- or herself. That’s why you need an experienced attorney. That’s why you need us.

A motorist ran a stop sign or red light.

While it’s understandable that many motorists want to reach their destinations in a hurry, that’s no excuse to break the law. In many cases, a driver runs a stop sign or red light when he or she doesn’t see any cross traffic – but fails to notice a bicyclist coming the other way. If the driver who hit you ran a stop sign or red light, you might think your case is straightforward, but the driver may try to argue otherwise. You need a veteran attorney from our firm in your corner.

A car pulled out of a driveway into my path.

Bicycle accidents often happen in residential neighborhoods where people don’t think to look twice before backing out of their driveways. Motorists have a responsibility to watch out for cyclists and pedestrians from the moment they start their cars. If you were hurt by someone who failed in that responsibility, we’ll hold them accountable.

A driver opened their door in front of me.

A car door can be a serious hazard for a cyclist trying to pass a stopped car, especially if that car is blocking a bicycle lane and the cyclist needs to enter the main roadway. Drivers and passengers have a responsibility to check before opening their doors and potentially blocking traffic. At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we’ll take your accident seriously and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Remember, if we represent you, an attorney will investigate the accident thoroughly and get you the justice you deserve.

Bicycle accident injuries may change your life, but not your rights.

A bicycle accident has brought unexpected changes to your home life, your ability to work, and how you support your family.

To us, you’re an injured cyclist in need of fair compensation. But the insurance company only sees exposure to their bottom line. Bicycle accidents are high-stakes injury claims that often cost them tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. They often put their most aggressive adjusters and attorneys on the case with one goal: to pay you as little as possible or nothing at all. That’s why you need a bicycle accident lawyer you can trust fighting for your rights.

At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we will share with you our honest opinion about the various options available to you and will communicate with you in a respectful manner that is straightforward and easy to understand. Our experienced attorneys have helped more than 25,000 Mainers just like you to move forward after a personal injury case.