Bike Accident During a Green Light
"I seriously injured a bicyclist while proceeding through a green
light. I shouldn't be held liable if the bicyclist ran a red light, should I?"
Your situation is sadly not unique. Bicyclists in Georgia and across the
country sometimes run red lights and stop signs after glancing to see
if there is any traffic approaching. Many cyclists engage in this dangerous
maneuver for a number for reasons, from sensor lights that don't change
for bicycles, to cyclists that don't believe the traffic rules apply to them.
Unfortunately, they sometimes make mistakes and fail to see an approaching
vehicle because they quickly glance in both directions. Since bicycles
are vehicles, they are required by law to stop at red lights, stop signs
and obey traffic laws just like cars. These laws are established and put
in place for everyone’s best interests in order to minimize Atlanta
bicycle accidents and injuries from occurring. If another car ran a red
light and you collided with it, the other driver would be at fault.
The same is true in a Georgia cycling accident. If the bicyclist ran a
red light, he or she should be held liable for the accident and damages.
You may need to talk with an attorney to make sure your interests are
being protected.
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