Have you or a loved one been injured while riding a bike or scooter in Alabama? You’re not alone—and you may be entitled to compensation.
Birmingham and other Alabama cities have seen a rise in the use of bicycles and electric scooters like Bird, Lime, and Spin. While these alternative modes of transportation are affordable and eco-friendly, they come with risks—especially when drivers fail to share the road responsibly. If you’ve been hit by a car or suffered injuries due to unsafe road conditions, you need to know your rights.
Why Are Bicycle and Scooter Accidents on the Rise?
As more riders take to the streets, the risk of accidents has increased—particularly in urban areas like downtown Birmingham, Homewood, and near UAB. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to yield, speed through intersections, or text while driving, putting cyclists and scooter riders in serious danger.
Common Causes of Two-Wheeled Crashes:
- Distracted or drunk driving
- Dooring (car doors opening into the rider’s path)
- Poorly maintained roads or sidewalks
- Mechanical failures in rental scooters
- Lack of protected bike lanes
These accidents can lead to devastating injuries like:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage
- Facial lacerations and disfigurement
- Wrongful death in extreme cases
What to Do After a Bicycle or Scooter Accident in Alabama
Taking the right steps immediately after the accident can protect your health—and your legal rights.
Step-by-Step Guidance:
Call 911 and Get Medical Help – Even minor injuries can become serious. Always get checked by a doctor.
File a Police Report – This creates an official record of the accident.
Document the Scene – Take photos of the road, your injuries, and the vehicle (if hit).
Collect Contact Info – Get the name, phone number, and insurance info from the driver, and names of any witnesses.
Save the Scooter or Bike – If a rental device failed, preserve it as evidence.
Contact an Experienced Alabama Personal Injury Attorney – Don’t deal with the insurance company alone.
Who’s at Fault?
Under Alabama’s pure contributory negligence law, if you’re found even 1% at fault, you could lose your right to compensation. That’s why it’s critical to work with a skilled lawyer who can investigate and prove your case.
At CounselHound, we can help determine:
- Whether the driver was negligent
- If a scooter company or manufacturer failed to maintain safe equipment
- If the city failed to maintain a safe road environment
How We Help Victims Like You
We’ve represented people injured in:
- Car vs. bicycle collisions near the UAB Medical District
- Scooter crashes in downtown Homewood and Five Points South
- Pedestrian crosswalk injuries at University Blvd. and 20th Street
- Our Alabama personal injury lawyers pursue compensation for:
- Emergency room bills and ongoing medical care
- Lost wages or inability to work
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement or permanent disability
- Wrongful death damages (for surviving families)
Call a Trusted Birmingham Personal Injury Attorney Today
Don’t let a bike or scooter injury derail your life. Whether you were hurt in Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, or anywhere else in Alabama, we’re here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
📞 Contact CounselHound at 1-855-804-6863 or visit www.counselhound.com for a FREE consultation.
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Speak to a qualified attorney for personalized guidance.
