Bicycle Accidents
Nebraska Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Cyclists share the road with cars but rarely share their protection. A collision with even a slow-moving car can cause broken bones, TBI, and permanent disability. We build cycling cases from the ground up — bike inspection, GPS data, helmet analysis, and reconstruction.
What to do right now
- Accept EMS evaluation, even if you feel fine
- Do not repair or dispose of the bike — it's evidence
- Photograph the road, any bike lane markings, and vehicle damage
- Preserve any Strava, Garmin, or wearable data from your ride
What you need to know
The 'invisible cyclist' defense doesn't fly
Drivers have a duty to look. We use reconstruction and sight-line analysis to prove the collision was avoidable.
Bike lane rules matter
Nebraska and Iowa give cyclists the right to the full lane in many situations. Adjusters try to blame the rider — we push back with the actual law.
Injury patterns are predictable
Concussion, clavicle fracture, wrist/scaphoid injuries, road rash requiring debridement — we know what full care and recovery cost.
Common causes
- Right-hook and left-cross collisions at intersections
- Doorings by parked drivers
- Distracted and impaired drivers
- Unsafe passing by vehicles
- Road defects and unmarked hazards
Who can be held liable
- The driver who struck you
- Employers if driver was on the clock
- Cities responsible for dangerous road conditions
- Bike or component manufacturers if a defect contributed
Compensation we pursue
- ER, surgery, and rehab costs
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Lost wages during recovery
- Replacement of bike and gear
- Pain, suffering, and permanent impairment
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
Was I supposed to be riding on the road?+
In most cases, yes. Cyclists are treated as vehicles under Nebraska and Iowa law. Sidewalk riding is limited in downtown Omaha. Being on the road is generally the legal and safe choice.
Can I recover if I wasn't wearing a helmet?+
Adult cyclists in Nebraska are not required to wear helmets. We minimize any comparative-fault argument the defense tries to make.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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