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❓ Does it make a difference if I hire an attorney for my bicycle accident?
Yes. A lawyer can secure evidence quickly (scene photos, vehicle data, surveillance), identify all liable parties and insurance coverages (auto, homeowners, UM/UIM, umbrella), handle insurers, and file within all deadlines - often increasing your net recovery.
❓ What damages are recoverable in bicycle accident cases?
Medical bills (past/future), lost income and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring/disfigurement, loss of enjoyment, property damage (bike/gear), and in some cases loss of consortium and punitive damages.
❓ I brought my bicycle in for repairs shortly before my accident. I believe that they improperly repaired my bike, which caused me to lose control of the bicycle and run into a parked car, causing a severe injury. Can I sue the repair shop?
Yes. A shop that negligently repairs or assembles a bike/part can be liable. Preserve the bike and components, keep invoices/work orders, and have an expert inspect for improper torque, assembly, or parts selection.

❓ How long does it take a fracture to heal?
Uncomplicated adult fractures often reach clinical union in about 6-8 weeks; children may heal in 3-6 weeks. Open, displaced, intra-articular, or osteoporotic fractures can take several months. Smoking, diabetes, and poor nutrition can delay healing.
❓ How much money will I receive if I win my broken bone case?
There is no fixed amount. Case value depends on liability and comparative fault, injury severity and permanence, surgeries/scarring, medical bills and future care, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, venue, and insurance limits/defendant assets.
❓ How do fractures or broken bones occur?
Fractures happen when force exceeds bone strength - common in falls, motor-vehicle crashes, crush injuries, sports impacts, or repetitive stress. Some occur after low-energy falls in people with osteoporosis or underlying bone disease.

❓ When must a boating accident report be filed?
As a rule, report to your state boating authority when there is a death, disappearance, an injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, a vessel is lost, or property damage meets your state's threshold (often ~$2,000). Deadly/disappearance/serious-injury cases are typically due within 48 hours; property-damage only reports are often due within 10 days. Check your state's exact deadlines.
❓ Should I contact an attorney if I have been injured in a boating accident?
Yes. Boating cases can involve maritime law, multiple policies (boat, PWC, homeowner's, umbrella), and comparative fault issues. An attorney can secure evidence (GPS data, phone logs, maintenance records), handle insurers, and file within all deadlines.
❓ What types of injuries occur in watercraft accidents?
Lacerations and fractures, head/brain trauma, spinal and orthopedic injuries, propeller and amputation injuries, burns/smoke inhalation, hypothermia/near-drowning, and soft-tissue injuries.

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