Bicycle and Motorcycle Accident Attorney

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What to do if you have been in a crash

Do NOT speak with an insurance company representative. The insurance industry depends on reducing the amount of recovery every person who makes a claim is entitled to, this is how they stay in business. Contact us, we can help you or your loved one with an injury or wrongful death claim. See our websites dedicated to cyclists: CyclistLaw.com, and Bicycle Accident Attorneys of Austin.

We like to work with cyclists and pedestrians because we are cyclists. In fact, anything with two wheels is how we generally get around. We know what it is like on the road and how drivers behave towards cyclists and pedestrians. If you have been injured, or a loved one has been killed, it is crucial that you protect your rights and get the necessary medical treatment you need. In order to fully recover for your loss you need a skilled bicycle accident attorney who can help you navigate the complexity of your case. Our bicycle accident attorneys will assist you with understanding the complexity of the personal injury case, vehicle and traffic laws, medical concerns, insurance laws and issues, negligence and liability laws as well as be your advocate to the insurance company representatives. Contact us so we can evaluate your case.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident:

• Immediately get the emergency care you need.
• 911 should be called immediately. DO NOT refuse medical attention following a cycling accident. You may be in shock and/or not realize your injuries.
• Make sure to get the drivers license number, license plate, and description of the driver if it appears the police are not coming or the driver may leave the scene.
• As close in time to the incident take as many notes as you can recall about the incident, include a diagram of the location, the vehicles, and your physical as well as property damages
• DO NOT discuss liability with the driver
• Keep your bike and the clothes you were wearing (no matter how soiled). Take photos of your injuries and property damage.
• You should call an attorney to discuss your rights following a bike accident.
• Follow-up with your primary care physician.
• Do not speak to the insurance company of the person/company who injured you until you have contacted an attorney. Insurance companies will try to contact you through an adjuster or attorney with one goal in mind, limit the amount of money you may be entitled to recover.
• Investigation: Only trained professionals should investigate incidents causing severe injury. This will include speaking with witnesses and taking their statements. Photographs of the incident site will need to be taken by a trained individual who knows what to look for and preserve evidence as close in time to the incident as possible.

Swimming Pool Injury, Drowning, or Diving Board Accidents:


Swimming pools claim hundreds of lives each year in the United States. Drowning accidents, chemical accidents, diving accidents, and swimming pool construction accidents, all can be fatal. The Shefman Law Group will manage the complexities of your case so you can focus on getting well. Swimming pool cases require knowledge about swimming pool specifications, premises liability, building codes, and health and safety issues specific to swimming pools. You will need a skilled swimming pool accident attorney to manage and prosecute your claims. Insurance company representatives will come to you quickly to obtain a recorded interview. The insurance industry has one objective in mind when speaking to you and that is to limit your recovery and save the insurance company money.

Be prepared, DO NOT SPEAK TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE until you are represented by a swimming accident attorney. The owner of the property is responsible for injuries and accidents that occur on their premises. Inadequate or damaged fences, warning signs, improper depth markers, lack of control of swimming pool by lifeguards or other supervisors, lifeguard fatigue, drain cover inadequacies are only a few of the causes of serious personal injury to swimmers every year.
We are CERTIFIED SWIMMING POOL OPERATORS and have over a dozen years of experience litigating cases against swimming pool builders, property owners, and contractors. We understand swimming pools, swimming pool maintenance, and swimming pool injuries and the causes of those injuries. Call us for a free consultation about your case. If you prefer to email, send us a brief description of your case so we can review it and get back to you with our thoughts: lenore@shefman-law.com
While swimming pools are fun places to spend a summer day, they are also dangerous places that can cause serious personal injury or death. Swimming pools without proper fencing can be an attractive place for small children to wonder, the law considers this an attractive nuisance. Swimming Pools under construction cause a serious risk of injury and death to children. The Shefman Law Group succeeds in obtaining maximum compensation and recovery for victims of swimming pool and swimming injuries.

Construction Defect Attorney:
We have achieved superior results for clients with swimming pool construction defects against some of the largest pool manufacturers including Anthony/Sylvan Pools, and Swan Pools. We also represent owners and contractors on residential and commercial use buildings. Visit our swimming pool construction site: www.poolconstructionattorney.com. Contact one of our pool construction defect attorneys today.