Car vs. Bicycle Accident Results in Serious Injuries

A man riding his bicycle along a roadway was seriously injured when he was hit by a truck traveling in the same direction. The accident occurred around 2:00 in the afternoon. A red mid-size pickup struck the cyclist, J.R., and sent him flying off onto the roadside. The collision mangled the rear wheel of the bike and there was noticeable damage near the passenger side headlight of the truck caused by the impact. Emergency medical personnel arrived promptly on the scene and called in a LifeFlight helicopter. J.R. was flown to a nearby medical center where he was treated for a variety of severe injuries. Local police are continuing to investigate the incident to discover what caused the accident. J.R. was listed the next day as being in stable but critical condition. Did you or a loved one receive severe, crippling, permanent or life-threatening injuries in an accident caused by someone else in the northeastern Pennsylvania area? You may be entitled to compensation so speak with a Scranton serious injury lawyer as soon as possible.

About Serious Accident Injuries

Just about any accident you can imagine can result in serious injuries and may require a great deal of time to recover from. In some cases, a full recovery is not possible. Negligence or reckless by others can result in a workplace accident, car crash, trucking accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog attack and many others that can cause extremely painful injuries. Make sure you are fully aware of your legal options if you were a victim of such an accident.

Get the Help of a Serious Accident Lawyer in Scranton

Sadly, devastating accidents occur throughout Scranton and surrounding areas every day. While no dollar amount can fully make up for serious injuries suffered in an accident, an injury lawyer may be able to help you offset some of the fallout from such accidents. A serious accident attorney on the team at Rogan Law has over 20 years experience helping clients obtain substantial compensation for pain, medical bills, loss of wages, loss of earning potential and much more for brain injuries, amputation, loss of eyesight or hearing, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, neck injuries, birth injuries, burns, electrocution and more. We are dedicated to helping our clients get a speedy, positive outcome to their case.

Contact a Scranton serious injury attorney at our law offices if you received a severe injury in an accident that was not your fault. There is no charge for the initial consultation.