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Because of the nature of these incidents, bicycle accidents can produce some of the most severe injuries. Bicyclists are poorly protected. Fractures and head injuries are common even when the bicyclist is wearing a helmet.

Many adult drivers have a prejudice that bicyclists are generally at fault when a collision occurs. The opposite is usually true.

When we analyze these cases, we have to consider right-of-way, distracted driving, sight distance issues, reaction times, and stopping distances. Generally, the analysis favors the bicyclist.

Michigan no-fault insurance nearly always applies to bicycle accidents. The only exception is where a motor vehicle was not involved. However, physical contact by a motor vehicle is not required for no-fault benefits to apply.

We have successfully handled a large number of bicycle-related injuries. These cases include those involving cars, trucks, and defective roadways or defects in the bicycle itself.