Bike accidents are painful: Every bicyclist who has crashed knows that. What makes it worse is all the ensuing steps. If the accident is not your fault, you will probably have to file an insurance claim to get fair compensation, which means you will have to deal with insurance companies—the most stubborn organizations around.
With so many biking opportunities around Ogden, accidents are fairly common. Our law firm has seen the whole spectrum of personal injuries cyclists sustain, including property damage.
Our law firm’s mission has always been to help people recover from accidents. We achieve this by providing you with a mix of compassionate and professional representation throughout the legal process.
Call us for a free case evaluation. Together, we can help you go from a bicycle accident victim to a victor.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
Mark Stewart was a great attorney. My case wasn't easy but he made it seem easy. His main concern was making sure I got all the help I needed medically. He check up on me all the time to see how I was feeling and any questions I had he had answers to and took the time to explain it so I could understand. I hope no one needs a accident attorney but if you do go with Mark
I was referred to The Advocates by a colleague and I don’t think 5 stars is a high enough rating for them. My initial consult was informative and straight to the point. They gave me realistic expectations from the beginning and they were with me every step of the way. They best part is they did everything to maximize my settlement without me having to ask! Very friendly staff!
I was in a motorcycle accident back in February and I called the Advocates the next day and they’ve been on my case ever since. They always kept me up to date on what was going on with my case and they were able to get me a good chunk of the settlement. They have been great to work with!
I recently was in a motorcycle accident, and after fighting with my insurance I reached out to Brad Johnson with The Advocates. I couldn't be happier and more thankful for the help I received from him, and his team. They made me feel like I was well taken care of, and got me the settlement I needed. I highly recommend going to Brad if you have any legal issues and need assistance. If anything like this happens in my future he will be the first person I reach out to.
Ogden is a prime place for trail biking, which is not surprising to those who have been there. Mighty mountains buttress the city, offering amazing routes free from motorists and their motor vehicles.
Here are three worth checking out:
The biggest concern on these trails is not bike-on-car accidents but a biker hitting another rider or a pedestrian. These accident cases are just as valid as any other personal injury claim. With bicycle laws in Utah, it can be challenging to parse negligence, which is why one should hire a bicycle accident lawyer.
Ogden has lots of trails in and around it. The Ogden Trails Network is an advisory committee with a mission to “Develop a world-class trail experience for the betterment of Ogden.”
That mission has been largely accomplished. There are dedicated bike lanes, bike racks for business downtown, bike sharing programs, laws giving bikers the right of way in many places, electric scooters, and easy-to-navigate curbs.
Even with all this excellent infrastructure and policies, there are still more cars than bikes on the road. Our legal advice is to exercise caution. If you follow the rules and a car hits you, it will probably not be your fault.
The damages you can seek depend on the details of your case. Every personal injury claim is different, so it is hard to say what you can sue for before we look into the nuances of your accident.
Generally, these are the types of damages a personal injury lawyer will help you seek:
Yes.
In Utah, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is generally four years. The process of getting fair compensation is not fast, which is why our legal advice is to quickly start your case.
The statute of limitations for seeking compensation for property damage is three years.
Responsibility for the claim must be established before any claim can begin. Utah uses comparative negligence for personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Fault is assigned as a percentage.
You cannot file a claim if you are more than 50% responsible for the accident. Imagine you run a red light through an intersection on your bike and get struck by a car that had a green light. In this case, you will likely be the at-fault party assigned the majority of the fault for the case and, therefore, cannot sue.
You might be assigned 25% of the blame. If your fault is under 51%, you can still file a claim, but your final settlement will be reduced by the percentage of your fault—in this example, the compensation you receive from the accident will be 75% of the final settlement.
