Buffalo Injury Attorney for Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Experienced, Ethical, Effective Advocacy That Gets Results

Bicyclists and pedestrians who were struck by a car or other motor vehicle are likely to suffer severe, even catastrophic injuries. Some of these collisions are even fatal. Unlike people in cars, trucks, and other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians are largely defenseless and lack the protection a vehicle provides.

If you or a family member was injured or killed in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, Looney Injury Law can help. Led by founding attorney John W. Looney, Esq., Looney Injury Law is committed to providing honest, forthright, and aggressive legal representation to people in and around Buffalo, New York, who were injured in bicycle or pedestrian accidents.

Attorney Looney began his legal career in 1999 and has earned a reputation as a fierce and tenacious advocate for people who were injured because of someone else’s negligence. As a result of the outstanding results he regularly achieves on behalf of his clients, Attorney Looney has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been selected for inclusion on the list of New York Super Lawyers for over 10 years.

Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Buffalo, New York

Bicyclists are vulnerable when riding on Buffalo roadways. Unlike cars or trucks, which have safety features like a reinforced passenger compartment, seatbelts, and airbags, bicyclists are comparatively unprotected and face a high risk of injury if they are involved in a collision. An accident that would be a minor fender bender between two cars can result in catastrophic, even fatal injuries for the cyclist.

Because bicycles offer less protection than cars, the injuries bicyclists suffer in an accident are often severe. Common injuries in a bike accident include:

• Concussions and traumatic brain injury
• Whiplash
• Dislocated shoulders
• Injuries to the head, neck, spine, and back
• Soft tissue damage
• Fractures and broken bones
• Damage to internal organs
• Wrongful death

If you or someone you love were severely injured or killed in a bicycle accident in Buffalo, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost earnings and diminished earning capacity
• Modifications to your home or vehicle
• Costs for residential or long-term medical care
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium
• Wrongful death damages

Looney Injury Law can investigate the cause of the accident and gather evidence to prove the driver who hit you was at fault. Then, we can work to establish the measure of your damages and secure the compensation you and your family deserve.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Buffalo, New York

A pedestrian accident can happen anytime, anywhere. But, they are more likely to occur in certain areas and under certain circumstances.

• More than 75% of pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas
• More than 70% of these accidents happen outside of crosswalks
• More than half of pedestrian accidents occur at night
• Pedestrians are more likely to be struck by the front of a vehicle than its rear or sides
• Most pedestrian accidents involve cars or light trucks

To establish liability in a pedestrian accident, the pedestrian must prove they were hurt because the driver was negligent. To prove negligence, the following elements of a claim must be established:

• Duty. The driver who caused the accident owed them a legal duty of care. In most cases, duty is clear. Drivers owe pedestrians and other people they share the road with a duty of ordinary care to avoid creating an unreasonable risk of harm.
• Breach. A breach occurs when the person who owes a duty of care fails to act with the degree of care a reasonably prudent person would use in the same or similar circumstances. In pedestrian accident cases, a driver who was speeding, drunk, texting while driving, or violated a traffic safety rule has breached their duty of care.
• Causation. Proving causation means showing the harm suffered by the injured person was caused when they were struck by the defendant’s vehicle, not some other factor. In most personal injury cases, expert testimony from a treating physician is required to prove causation.
• Damages. Damages represent the harm the injured pedestrian suffered because of the driver’s negligence. Damages are expressed as an amount of money that will compensate the injured pedestrian for their injuries. Damages typically include the cost of medical and hospital bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, decreased quality of life, and emotional pain and suffering.

When a pedestrian accident causes serious injuries or wrongful death, hiring an experienced pedestrian accident injury attorney is crucial. Looney Injury Law can gather evidence to prove the driver was at fault and fight for the compensation you and your family deserve.

Hire a Trusted Accident Injury Lawyer

Looney Injury Law will protect your rights and fight for the compensation you and your family deserve. Attorney Looney is known for his integrity, honesty, and commitment to ethical practice and has earned a reputation for the outstanding results he achieves on behalf of his clients.

We handle bicycle and pedestrian accident injury claims on a contingency fee, which means you do not owe us a fee unless we recover money for you. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free, confidential, and no-obligation appointment to discuss your situation and how we can help.