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Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Fall River, MA
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Were you hit while riding in Fall River, Massachusetts? You already know how the story usually gets told: the driver says they never saw you. A cyclist carries no steel, so an ordinary traffic mistake becomes a hospital stay.
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You have the same right to the road as any driver, and the law is more on your side than most people realise. Call (401) 288-3888 for a free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we win.
How Michael F. Campopiano Can Help After a Bicycle Accident in Fall River
Bicycle claims turn on bias as much as on facts. The insurer’s first move is to suggest the rider was reckless, invisible, or “came out of nowhere.” We take that apart with evidence before it hardens into their settlement position.
Under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B you have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth except limited-access highways where bicycles are posted as prohibited, and you are subject to the same traffic laws as any driver. Drivers may cross the centre line to pass you when it is safe to do so.
No. Massachusetts requires a helmet for riders 16 and younger under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B½, and that section states a violation shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action. An adjuster who leans on your helmet is leaning on something the statute excludes.
Why Should I Hire a Fall River Bicycle Accident Lawyer?
After a bicycle crash in Fall River, the driver’s insurer is not on your side. Adjusters routinely assume the cyclist did something wrong, and they look for any fact that supports it.
We handle that conversation, secure the footage from nearby businesses and doorbell cameras before it is overwritten, and preserve the bicycle itself, which is physical evidence of the force involved.
What Types of Damages Are Available After a Fall River Bicycle Accident?
Under Massachusetts law you can pursue:
Medical bills and rehabilitation
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Loss of consortium
Bicycle Accidents in Fall River: What the Law Actually Says
You are a vehicle, not an obstacle.
Under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B you have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth except limited-access highways where bicycles are posted as prohibited, and you are subject to the same traffic laws as any driver. Drivers may cross the centre line to pass you when it is safe to do so.
Your helmet cannot be used against you.
No. Massachusetts requires a helmet for riders 16 and younger under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B½, and that section states a violation shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action. An adjuster who leans on your helmet is leaning on something the statute excludes.
Fault is shared, not all-or-nothing.
Massachusetts uses modified comparative negligence under M.G.L. c. 231, § 85. You can recover only if you are not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share. Above that line you recover nothing, which is why the fault fight matters so much.
Evidence disappears fastest in cycling cases.
Three years from the date of the crash under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. Act sooner: nearby camera footage is often overwritten within days, and claims against a public entity carry far shorter notice deadlines.
Common Bicycle Accident Types We Handle in Fall River
In Fall River we see cycling injuries concentrated around the Quequechan River Rail Trail, Plymouth Avenue, and the streets climbing from the waterfront. Fall River’s steep grades and older street grid leave cyclists with little margin.
Right hook
Left cross
Dooring
Unsafe passing
Failure to yield
Road surface hazards
Frequently Asked Questions from Bicycle Accident Victims in Fall River
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Frequently Asked Questions from Bicycle Accident Victims in Fall River
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Call 911 so police respond and a report is created, and get medical attention even if you feel able to ride away. Head injuries and internal injuries often present late. Photograph the scene, the vehicle, and your bicycle, and get contact details for any witness before they leave.
No. Massachusetts requires a helmet for riders 16 and younger under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B½, and that section states a violation shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action. An adjuster who leans on your helmet is leaning on something the statute excludes.
Under M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B you have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth except limited-access highways where bicycles are posted as prohibited, and you are subject to the same traffic laws as any driver. Drivers may cross the centre line to pass you when it is safe to do so.
Rhode Island is an at-fault state, so the negligent driver’s insurance is typically responsible. Your own policy’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may also apply if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy may apply. Our attorneys will investigate every available source of compensation to make sure you are not left without recovery.
Three years from the date of the crash under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. Act sooner: nearby camera footage is often overwritten within days, and claims against a public entity carry far shorter notice deadlines.
Rhode Island’s pure comparative negligence law means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your award is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
We know Fall River roads, the Bristol County Superior Court, and how Massachusetts insurers handle cycling claims. We handle everything from securing camera footage through negotiation and litigation, and you pay no fee unless we win.
Contact Our Fall River Bicycle Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
Contact Our Fall River Bicycle Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
At MFC Law, we know how disorienting it is to be hit in Fall River while doing something as ordinary as riding to work. We handle the insurer and the investigation while you focus on recovering.
We proudly serve Fall River and communities across Massachusetts. Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so every client feels understood and informed.
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