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We Protect the Rights of Bicycle Accident Victims in Hartford.
At Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC, our Hartford bicycle accident attorney is an experienced, effective advocate for injured victims and their families. We will protect your rights. Our firm is committed to 1) Open client communication, 2) Personalized attention, and 3) A focus on successful results. If you or your family member was hurt in a bike accident, we are here as a legal resource. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Connecticut bike accident lawyer.
As a starting point, it is important to emphasize that cyclists have a right to use public roads in Connecticut. Indeed, state law holds that bicyclists enjoy most of the same rights as motorists. The law views bicycles as vehicles, granting cyclists the right to share the road and requiring them to adhere to traffic regulations. Cyclists are entitled to a safe, respectful coexistence on the roads.
Connecticut is a fault-based state for bicycle accident injury claims. The party—whether a driver or otherwise—who causes a bike accident through negligence can be held liable for the resulting damages. Notably, Connecticut is a comparative negligence jurisdiction. If you are involved in a bicycle accident, liability will be distributed among parties based on their percentage of fault. A bicyclist can be found partially liable for their own crash—and that leads to a reduction of financial compensation. Every bike accident in Hartford should be carefully investigated by a lawyer.
We are committed to helping injured cyclists in Hartford, CT get the full and fair compensation they deserve. Our team knows how to navigate complex insurance claims and legal procedures—we fight relentlessly for your rights. You may be entitled to compensation for:
Our founder and lead attorney Bert McDowell Jr. is an experienced trial lawyer with a proven track record of successful results. We go above and beyond to hold insurance companies accountable so that your clients can get justice, accountability, and the financial support that they need to put the pieces back together. Among other things, our Hartford bicycle accident lawyer is ready to:
At Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC, our Hartford bike accident attorney is standing by, ready to get started on your case right away. Injured in a bike accident? Bring on Bert! Call us now or contact us online for your free, no strings attached consultation. We handle bicycle accident injury claims in Hartford, Hartford County, and throughout Central Connecticut.