Richard C. Mitchell – Bike Accident Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
An avid bicyclist himself, bike accident attorney Richard C. Mitchell has helped countless Atlanta, Georgia-area bicycle accident victims recover fair compensation for their personal injuries.
Richard Mitchell has been riding for many years. He is a member of the Bad Boyz Sunday morning riding group and can be spotted peddling all over the Metro Atlanta area. Intimately familiar with the hazards bike riders face every day, he is uniquely positioned to help injured bicyclists hold negligent and inattentive drivers liable for their actions. In fact, in November of 2007, Richard Mitchell was himself the victim of a bike accident; he understands what it’s like to be the victim.
If you are injured due to another person’s negligence while riding a bike and want a lawyer who can relate to all you are going through, contact bike accident attorney Richard C. Mitchell today. Serving Metro Atlanta and Georgia victims statewide, he is a trusted advocate for bicycle accident victims.
Bike Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are 45,000 bike accidents each year. Tragically, 35 percent of bike accident victims are under the age of 16.
Common bike accident injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bones
- Wrongful death
Motor vehicle operators are required to exercise a reasonable amount of care on the road. When they do not, serious accidents and injuries can occur. Common bike accident causes include:
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Failure to come to a stop at a traffic light or sign
- Failure to stop before turning right at a red light
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Driving under the influence
Sometimes the cause of a bicycle accident is not obvious. Our bike accident attorney, Richard C. Mitchell, and Atlanta, Georgia-area accident investigators will look beyond the often oversimplified description in the police report, digging deeper to find out if another driver, poor road design, or a defective product caused or contributed to your injuries.
Our bike accident attorney is familiar with Metro Atlanta’s streets. They are poorly designed to accommodate bikers who have a legal right to be on them. Contact the law office of Mitchell & Shapiro today to schedule a case consultation. We have successfully represented many bicycle accident victims and can help you maximize your claim.
Contact Our Atlanta, Georgia Bike Accident Attorney
It is standard practice for insurance companies to initially offer bike accident victims a small settlement. At Mitchell & Shapiro, we know how to deal with insurance companies. We are devoted exclusively to the representation of individuals and families who suffer personal injury or wrongful death as the result of another party’s negligent, reckless, or careless conduct. If necessary, we will conduct a thorough auto accident investigation. By conducting a thorough, unbiased analysis, we can evaluate your claim, strengthen your case, and determine who is at fault for the accident.
We boast an impressive track record of verdicts and settlements and are ready to put our knowledge and experience to work for you. Contact bike accident attorney Richard C. Mitchell today. Serving Metro Atlanta and Georgia victims statewide, we can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
