Advocacy for Bicycle Accident Victims
Fighting for the rights of cyclists injured in traffic accidents. Serving Grand Rapids, Kent County, and all of Michigan.
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Why Choose HOV Law
Protecting
Injured Cyclists
Cyclist Rights Expertise
Cyclists have the same rights as motorists on Grand Rapids roads. When drivers violate those rights, we hold them accountable and fight for injured cyclists.
Hit-by-Car Specialists
Most bicycle accidents involve a motor vehicle. We investigate driver behavior, road conditions, and traffic laws to prove negligence and maximize your recovery.
Catastrophic Injury Claims
Without the protection of a vehicle, cyclists suffer severe injuries — broken bones, road rash, head trauma. We pursue compensation that covers the full cost of your recovery.
Vulnerable Riders,
Powerful Advocates
Cyclists share the road with vehicles that outweigh them by thousands of pounds. When a collision occurs, the cyclist almost always suffers the worst injuries. Our attorneys fight to ensure injured cyclists receive full and fair compensation.
Your Path to Recovery
We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.
Free Case Review
After a bicycle accident in Grand Rapids, call HOV Law. We'll assess your injuries, review the circumstances, and explain your legal options at no cost.
Evidence Collection
We secure police reports, traffic camera footage, witness statements, and medical records. We also document road conditions and any infrastructure failures that contributed to the crash.
Insurance Negotiation
Drivers' insurance companies frequently blame cyclists. We counter with evidence and fight for a settlement that fully covers your medical bills, bike replacement, and lost wages.
Court Action
If the insurance company won't pay fairly, we take your case to court and present the evidence to a jury.
Grand Rapids Bicycle Accident Attorney — Fighting for Cyclists
Bicycle accidents in Grand Rapids are alarmingly common — and often devastating. Cyclists have virtually no protection in a collision with a car, truck, or SUV. The resulting injuries — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and severe road rash — can change your life forever.
At HOV Law, our Grand Rapids bicycle accident attorneys are dedicated advocates for injured cyclists. We understand that cyclists have every right to be on the road, and we fight to hold negligent drivers accountable when they cause crashes.
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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Grand Rapids
- Right-Hook Collisions — A driver turns right directly into the path of a cyclist traveling straight. This is one of the most common and preventable bicycle accident scenarios.
- Dooring — A parked driver opens their car door into an approaching cyclist. Dooring accidents can cause severe injuries as the cyclist has no time to react.
- Distracted Driving — Drivers on phones or otherwise distracted fail to notice cyclists sharing the road, leading to collisions at intersections and along roadways.
- Failure to Yield — Drivers who fail to yield to cyclists at intersections, crosswalks, and when turning across bike lanes.
- Unsafe Passing — Drivers passing too closely to cyclists. Many states and localities have minimum safe passing distance laws.
- Road Hazards — Potholes, cracked pavement, debris, and poorly maintained bike lanes that cause cyclists to crash. Grand Rapids or the responsible government entity may be liable for road defects.
Bicycle Accident Injuries and Compensation in Michigan
Bicycle accident injuries are often severe due to the lack of protection. Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries (even with helmets), broken collarbones, wrist and arm fractures, spinal injuries, severe road rash, and internal organ damage.
Under Michigan law (Modified Comparative Negligence system), injured cyclists can recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, bicycle and equipment replacement, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
The statute of limitations for bicycle accident claims in Michigan is 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Contact HOV Law immediately to protect your rights.
Michigan Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you have a limited time to file your claim: 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Grand Rapids attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Michigan Insurance System
Michigan operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. Drivers choose PIP coverage levels; unlimited PIP was historically required but reformed in 2019.
Key Michigan Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Grand Rapids
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- US-131
- 28th Street SE
- East Beltline Avenue
- Alpine Avenue
Local Courts
- Kent County Circuit Court
- Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court
Areas We Serve Near Grand Rapids
- Wyoming
- Kentwood
- Walker
- Grandville
- East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Landmarks
- Downtown Grand Rapids
- Grand River
- Frederik Meijer Gardens
What Compensation May Cover
Under Michigan law, you may be entitled to recover damages for the full impact of your injuries.
Economic Damages
- • Medical bills (past & future)
- • Lost wages & earning capacity
- • Property damage
- • Rehabilitation costs
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Mental anguish
- • Loss of consortium
- • Physical impairment
Other Personal Injury Services in Grand Rapids
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Injured cyclists deserve aggressive representation. Contact HOV Law today for a free consultation with a Grand Rapids bicycle accident attorney.