I got hit by a car on my bike. Can I sue



Bicycle accidents can cause serious injury to you as a biker, since cars can go a lot of damage and a bike provides you with a very small amount of protection. Whether you can sue, however, depends on:
  • The laws of your state. In most states, you can sue no matter how serious or minor your injuries were. However, in 12 states in the US (called "no fault" states) you may have to recover your damages from your own car accident policy under a policy protection called PIP (personal injury protection) unless the injuries are defined by the law as "serious."
  • Who was at fault. Did the driver do something to cause the accident, or did you? If the other driver was even partially at fault, you should be able to collect some damages- but this depends on the rules of your state again. Some states will allow you to sue for any portion of fault, while others let you sue only if the car's driver was at least 50 percent responsible for the accident
After the bicycle accident, you should strongly consider speaking with an experienced attorney. Your lawyer can explain to you whether you have a case to sue and whether suing or settling out of court is a better option for you