Item: William D. Kickham
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Author: Jeanine W.

Bicycle - Car Accidents

Massachusetts Bicycle-Car Accidents Lawyers

Crushed Bike in Foreground, Woman in Ambulance If you’ve ever been the victim of a bicycle-car accident – and you have been lucky enough to have survived – you know already how awful an experience this can be. The sudden slamming of car brakes. The screech of a car tire that makes your heart stop. The sight of the cyclist, desperately trying to get his bike out of harm’s way. The sound of tons of steel and glass hitting just a few pounds of bicycle.

Unfortunately, it happens all the time.

In fact, bicycle-car accidents have happened so much that “ghost bike” memorials have sprung up all over the country, to memorialize those people who have been killed in bicycle-car accidents. These makeshift memorials usually consist of an older bicycle that has been completely covered in white paint – to resemble a ghost – and is chained to a tree or lamppost on a road where the accident took place. The symbolism there is to suggest that the deceased bike’s owner may still show up to claim their bike. But everyone knows all too well that the bicyclist has been killed – and will never be seen again.

Car-bicycle accidents are more common than you may realize. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 2009, 51,000 pedal-cyclists were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of these, 17% (or about 8,000) of the pedal-cyclists who were injured were 14 years old and younger.

Common Injuries Resulting From Car-Bicycle Accidents

What happens as a result of a car-bicycle accident? It’s not pretty. Injuries can include a variety of types, including the following:

Fractured Skull and Concussion
Brain Injuries and Brain Damage
Broken Back and Spinal Injuries
Broken Bones
Internal Organ Damage and Internal Bleeding and Hemorrhaging
Broken Neck
Paralysis
Even Death.

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If you or someone you care about has been injured in a Massachusetts car-bike accident, after emergency medical treatment has been received, your first step should be to click here to receive our FREE article, “The Top 10 Things To Do After Suffering An Injury or Accident in Massachusetts.” This valuable article will give you a “road map” of what to do – and what not to do - following a Massachusetts car-bicycle accident. If you have been injured in this type of accident, you may be entitled to significant financial damages for your pain and suffering. After reading this article, call our offices at Ph.: (781) 320-0062, or at Ph.: (617) 285-3600; or click here to send us a confidential email. We’ll provide you with a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and let you know what your best legal options are.

Driver Negligence Can Cause Bicycle-Car Accidents

While cyclists can certainly make mistakes, all kinds of driver negligence can result in an accident between a bicycle and a motor vehicle – as these examples illustrate.

Dangerous Turning by Drivers.
Dangerous Passing by Drivers
Drivers’ Disregard of Bike Paths
Drivers Opening Their Car Doors
Drivers Overestimating Bicyclists' Braking Ability

Legal Damages That May Be Recoverable

If you have been injured due to a bicycle-car accident, you may be able to recover financial damages for the following:

Medical bills for treatment and medications
Physical therapy
Rehabilitation expenses
Lost wages
If your medical expenses are more than $2,000, you may seek financial damages to compensate you for physical and mental pain and suffering
If you are married, compensation may also be awarded to your spouse and children, for damages known as "loss of consortium and society." These damages can compensate your spouse and your children for their loss of your various "normal" aspects of their relationship with you, such as companionship, affection and support.

Make the Right Choice in Your Massachusetts Car-Bicycle Accident Attorney

If you – or a loved one – has been injured – or killed – due to a bicycle-car accident, you need to speak to a personal injury attorney who specializes in Massachusetts bicycle-car accidents. Do not consult with a law firm or attorney that is not extremely experienced in successfully litigating these types of cases. This is not the time to go with a novice. We have the proven results to back up our expertise, and we would be glad to discuss them with you (subject, obviously, top privacy limitations.)

If you’ve been injured in a Massachusetts car-bike accident, make the best choice you can and call our office now at Ph.: (781) 320-0062 or at (617) 285-3600. Or you can click here to send us a confidential email. We promise to get right back to you. We’ll provide you with a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and let you know what your best legal options are.

If you recognize Attorney Kickham’s name, it’s probably because you’ve seen him on television or in newspapers. Attorney William Kickham is frequently sought out for his legal expertise and analysis by a variety of newspapers, TV and radio stations. These media outlets include, among others Court TV (now In Session on HLN,) Fox News TV-25/Boston, The Boston Herald, WBZ-AM Radio 1030, WCVB-TV5/Boston, Nightside With Dan Rea, Greater Boston With Emily Rooney, Money Matters Radio/Boston, and The Metro Newspaper/Boston. The media calls upon Attorney William Kickham because they know he is an expert in the field of Massachusetts injury law.

Our promise to our clients: If we accept your case, we will not stop until we secure the maximum amount of financial compensation for you.

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"When I fell in that supermarket and knew I had broken my leg, one of the first things that went through my mind was, "How am I ever going to take on a company this size and receive any decent compensation for what's happened to me?" Because of you, I received a sizable settlement payment for my injury. I hope more people learn about the kind of legal talent you offer." Jeanine W.

"The act of placing my father in a nursing home was probably the most painful decision I've ever had to face. You took our case on, and you and your associates fought the owners of this business, tooth and nail. You never gave up. As a result, my father's estate was paid considerable money for his pain and suffering." Joan W.

"My whole life changed on a dark day in December 1989, when I was hit and pinned against a wall by a commercial delivery truck. I was almost DOA at the hospital Emergency Room. Because of my injuries, I cannot work full-time ever again. Because of you and your colleagues' work, I received a large settlement." Jim Y.

"My mother had suffered a heart attack in the fall, and the hospital doctors completely missed this in her vital signs and EKG. My mother died the next day, and she didn't have to. But because of your diligence and talent, her estate received a very large settlement payment, along with revised ER protocols to prevent such errors in the future. For my mother and future patients, we thank you for what you did for her." Dorothy W.

"When our son was hit by a car in a crosswalk, our one and only concern was his recovery and well-being. We had no idea what we were facing: A maze of obstacles put up in our path by the insurance company for the driver who hit our son - denying responsibility for the accident. If we hadn't had you by our side, we feel we would have been eaten alive by this insurance company's lawyers. You guided us from day one, and you never rested." Bob and Mary J.

"You know what impressed me most about you (aside from your legal talent)? I know that my injuries from my car accident weren't the worst that you had in front of you - my case was far from the biggest case in your office - but you represented me like my case was worth a million dollars. I can't thank you enough." Margaret G.

"There are two things that I will never forget about my car accident: The sound of screeching tires just before my car was hit by the other driver, and, much later, the sound of you telling me that the entire ordeal was over with, and that I was going to receive just compensation for my injuries. The rest, I want to forget - but I'll never forget you and what you did for me." Karen D.

"Choosing to hire William D Kickham was one of the best decisions I could have made in recent years. He was very prompt, to the point and delivered on his promises. He is a true professional and I couldn't be happier with his results. I will continue recommended his services to anyone in need of legal guidance." Rick

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