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According to Bike Ottawa, 11,700 people cycle to work in Ottawa*. But how safe is choosing two wheels over four? With 2019 seeing the highest number of cycling casualties in eight years**, sharing the road clearly isn’t as safe as it should be.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a collision and you need an Ottawa bicycle accident lawyer, MG Law can help. Even if your bike was in working order and you wore a safety helmet, we understand Ottawa cyclist accidents can leave way more than scars. When riding your bicycle, if a vehicle hits you, you may be eligible for no fault (SABs) coverage from the vehicle owner or your own automobile insurance policy. For more information, including insurance preparation tips, visit this blog post.
When Ottawa bike accidents occur, you should always report your situation to the police and seek immediate medical attention. After that, our bilingual bicycle accident lawyer Allison Lubeck and our team will help you navigate the legal, insurance and healing processes. An active member of both Ottawa Bicycling and the Ottawa Women’s Cycling Network on Facebook, Allison is passionate about helping bicycle accident victims get the compensation they deserve. Visit her bio for more information.
If you’ve suffered bruising, fractures, head injury or sprains from a bicycle accident, MG Law are on your side. Remember, small injuries can worsen over time and without legal counsel, you risk walking away with very little or pleading your cyclist accident case alone.
Helping people recover bicycle accident compensation is what we do. We’ve been doing it for years. Put MG Law in your corner and benefit from our experienced bicycle accident lawyers who deal with the unique process of cyclist accidents like second nature. Our attorneys can deliver legal advice in your choice of English, French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin. Therefore, you can seek the cyclist accident settlement you deserve in a language that is comfortable for you. With any Ottawa cyclist accident, timing is key. Rest assured, MG Law will make sure you have everything in order so you can focus on what really matters – your rehabilitation and full recovery.
Ontario Cycling Skills Guidelines
Ottawa Police Service Bicycle Safety
MG Law is actively involved in a number of community organizations and proudly sponsors Bike To Work Ottawa.
* Statistics accurate as of January 2018 as sourced from Bike Ottawa on 6 September 2019
** Statistics accurate as of August 2019 as sourced from City of Ottawa’s Annual Road Safety Reports via Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on 6 September 2019
1. Call the police and tell them everything
Police statements are a valuable part of any court proceeding, so ensuring that the police have all the information you have available will reflect positively on your case.