Bicycle Accidents

From our office in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, we witness the joy of biking as cyclists gather every month just outside our conference rooms for the Critical Mass bike ride. And in our law practice, we witness too frequently the devastation of a bicycle accident injury. Connecticut is a beautiful state, with many avid cyclists. However, we have too many cars, and the mix is sometimes dangerous.

The Law Offices of John W. Mills assists many clients who suffer serious injuries in popular local biking venues, such as the areas surrounding the Yale University campus and bike routes all along the Connecticut Shoreline, including Branford, Madison, and Guilford. We also represent victims of cycling accidents throughout New Haven, Fairfield, and Hartford counties.

Experienced Bicycle Accident Injury Attorneys.

John Mills, Maria Cahill and Coleen Mills offer more than 30 years of experience in personal injury law. We are dedicated to obtaining full and fair compensation for your cycling accident injury, or wrongful death compensation if a family member was killed while riding a bike. We are active cyclists ourselves and have a special empathy for the victims of these accidents.

The driver’s plea that they “didn’t see” the cyclist is not a valid defense. Cyclists have little chance to react when cars suddenly change lanes, proceed at intersections, or make turns without signaling or yielding to cross-traffic. Many more bike riders are injured when a car door suddenly opens or an inattentive driver drifts into a bike lane.

We pursue compensation for all causes of bicycle accident injury:

• Driver negligence or illegal maneuvers
• Hazardous road conditions (potholes, sand and gravel, construction)
• Product defects (helmet failed, chain broke, wheel bent)

The Law Offices of John W. Mills will negotiate an insurance settlement that covers medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability and other damages. If the insurance company will not settle for the full and fair amount of the harm you sustained, we are not afraid to try your case before a jury. Mr. Mills formerly worked for insurance companies to defend against accident claims. This experience works to your advantage as he can anticipate and counter the insurer’s attempts to deny or limit your claim.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed while riding a bike in Connecticut, contact the New Haven bicycle accident injury lawyers of the Law Offices of John W. Mills. We offer a free consultation and we can visit you at your home or hospital, including evenings or weekends by appointment. We have Spanish translators on staff.