St. Louis Bicycle Accident Lawyer
St. Louis Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Cyclists have the same right to the road as drivers, but far less protection. Craig J. Concannon helps cyclists hold drivers accountable and recover the compensation they need.
Share the Road
Cyclists have rights. Drivers have duties.
Bicycle crashes often cause serious injuries, including broken bones, head injuries, road rash and spinal injuries. Many happen when drivers turn across a cyclist's path, pass too closely, or open a car door without looking.
Drivers and insurers sometimes blame cyclists for riding in the road. But under Missouri law, a person riding a bicycle on a roadway has the same rights and duties as the driver of a vehicle, and drivers must share the road safely.
Craig J. Concannon pursues the driver's liability insurance and, when it isn't enough, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
Preserving evidence
Your bike, helmet, clothing and the scene.
Countering cyclist bias
We answer claims you shouldn't have been on the road.
Every source of coverage
Including your own UM/UIM coverage.
Serious injury claims
Planning for long recoveries.
Accident Scenarios
Common types of bicycle accidents
Most involve drivers who didn't look for cyclists.
Unsafe passing
A car passes too closely and strikes or forces you off the road.
Dooring accidents
A parked driver opens a door into your lane.
Right-hook crashes
A driver turns right across your path.
Left-turn crashes
A driver turns left in front of an oncoming cyclist.
Serious Injuries
Common bicycle injuries
Cyclists have little protection in a collision.
Broken bones & spinal injuries
Fractures and spinal damage from violent impacts.
Who Is Responsible
Who is responsible for a bicycle accident?
Depending on the crash, responsibility may fall on:
- A driver who turned without looking across the cyclist's path.
- A driver who passed too closely or forced the cyclist off the road.
- A driver who opened a door into traffic.
- A distracted or impaired driver who never saw the cyclist.
- Other parties in cases involving road hazards or defective bicycle parts.
Missouri bicycle law
- A person riding a bicycle on a roadway has the same rights and duties as the driver of a vehicle (RSMo § 307.188).
- Missouri follows pure comparative fault: a cyclist who was partly at fault can usually still recover, reduced by their share.
- Missouri has no statewide helmet requirement for adult cyclists.
- Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within five years (RSMo § 516.120).
After the Crash
What to do after a bike crash
Get medical care
Head injuries aren't always obvious.
Keep your bike & gear
Leave your bike, helmet and clothing as they are.
Photograph the scene
Your injuries, the vehicle and the road.
Get a police report
And witness contact information, then call Craig.
Hit while riding? Talk to Craig today.
Free, confidential consultation. No attorney fee unless you recover.
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