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We have recovered over
$1 Billion
in compensation for our clients

Aggressive
We are persistent, proactive, and ready to fight for our clients' interests

Ethical
While we are aggressive, we always play by the rules and honesty is the foundation of what we do

Experience
We have extensive courtroom and trial experience putting our clients in the best position for success

Reeves & Mestayer is rated
Highest in Legal Abilities & Ethics
by Martindale-Hubbell

Reeves & Mestayer is listed as
One of the Preeminent Law Firms
in America

Reeves & Mestayer has obtained
Record Verdicts & Settlements
for their clients

BP oil spill class action recovery of
$70 Million
We handled thousands of BP claims throughout the Gulf South and was named by the Court to serve on the Economic and Property Damages Committee in the Multi-District Litigation

Defective product recovery of
$55 Million
After being injured or killed by defective tires, we fought to get 75 passengers and drivers the settlement they deserved

Car accident settlement of
$12 Million
After 5 people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision, their families turned to Reeves & Mestayer for help. We fought to get them the settlement they deserved

State of Mississippi tobacco litigation
$13 Million
Reeves & Mestayer law firm gained this verdict for the State of Mississippi to correct wrongful calculations related to the Mississippi tobacco settlement

Defective Product Settlement of
$1 Billion
We fought for 14,000 plaintiffs and 1,000 defendants hurt by Chinese-manufactured drywall products

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycling is a risky hobby and mode of transportation, largely because of how society treats bicyclists—drivers who believe that the road is theirs—and limited legislation that protects bicyclists from aggressive drivers. Unfortunately, this puts you at serious risk of an accident when you hit the road each morning.

What do you do next? You need a bicycle accident attorney who can guide you through the process of fighting for compensation and holding the other party accountable. Learn more about your options now by calling Reeves & Mestayer at 228-374-5151.

Types of Bicycle Accidents

As a cyclist, you are at risk of all sorts of bad behavior from drivers. Whether an accident occurs because of carelessness or malice, it can cause serious injuries. Some of the most common types of bicycle crashes we see include:

  • Those caused by impaired driving. Impaired drivers are a serious threat to everyone on the road, but they are even more dangerous to bicyclists and pedestrians than they are to other drivers. An impaired driver is less likely to see bicyclists and is more likely to swerve or drift in a way that causes a collision.
  • Those caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving plays a role in many collisions. When a driver is distracted by their phone or something else in their vehicle, they may fail to notice bicyclists or miss their hand signals for turns. This can cause everything from near-misses to fatal crashes.
  • Right turn accidents. When a bicyclist is in the far right bike lane, vehicles in the right lane may not notice them or consider them when attempting to turn. This often causes crashes and injuries to the cyclist.
  • Left turn accidents. Judging speed from a distance is challenging, and drivers especially struggle with it when judging a bicyclist’s speed. They may turn in front of a bicyclist, believing they have plenty of time, only to cause a serious crash.
  • Door collisions. If a driver opens their door into the bike lane without checking, they can cause a bicyclist to crash into the door and become airborne. This type of accident can lead to severe injuries.
  • Unsafe passing. Drivers in a rush to get around bicyclists often fail to leave enough space between their vehicle and the bicyclist.

Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

After your bike accident, it is important to get checked out by a medical professional right away. Bike collisions can cause a wide range of injuries, and without proper medical assistance, you could suffer long-term damage. Injuries that may arise after a bike collision include:

  • Road rash and subsequent infection
  • Lacerations
  • Tooth damage
  • Broken bones
  • Paralysis
  • Traumatic brain injuries

Comparative Negligence Laws and Your Bicycle Accident Case

Before you begin the process of a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand Mississippi comparative negligence laws. Mississippi is a pure comparative fault state, which means that a plaintiff can still recover damages even if they were partially (or mostly) at fault for the underlying accident.

That said, your damage award would be reduced in proportion to the percentage of fault you share. For example, if you suffered $100,000 in losses and you are found to be 50% at fault for the accident, you would only receive $50,000 in damages.

It is important to be aware of the laws regarding bicyclists. By staying in adherence with these laws, you can minimize your chances of being found partially liable for an accident. These laws include:

  • Persons riding a bicycle on roadways shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of the roadway that are set aside exclusively for bikes
  • Shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic when writing two or more abreast
  • Stay as far right as is possible except when it is too dangerous to ride on the right
  • Have a white lamp on the front of the bike that is visible from 500 feet
  • Have a reflex mirror or lamp that emits a red light that is visible from 500 feet of the rear of the bike

How We Can Help

When you’ve suffered a personal injury, getting compensation is all about choosing the right attorney. For bicyclists, it means choosing an attorney familiar with bicycle accidents, how drivers treat cyclists on the road, and how serious injuries can impact your life.

The team at Reeves & Mestayer delivers on all fronts. We know that the time after an accident is stressful, and we want to make it easier for you. While you focus on getting the medical care you need and recovering, we can start investigating your accident and building a case for you.

After we have an understanding of your accident and your injuries, we’ll start fighting for the compensation you deserve. This involves connecting with the liable party’s insurance company, presenting our evidence, and asking for compensation.

An insurance company’s goal during negotiations is to pay as little as possible while trying to get you to waive your right to sue. This often means that they offer far less than you deserve. We are there to make sure they don’t take advantage of you. We know how injuries can impact a cyclist’s life, especially if you have to take time off of work to heal or have medical bills piling up.

Our goal is to get a fair settlement during negotiations. If the insurance company is unwilling to be reasonable, we will begin preparing for court. Even at this stage, many cases still settle, leading to a positive outcome for clients.

Contact the Team at Reeves & Mestayer Today

A bicycle accident can leave you with stacks of medical bills, lingering injuries, and a long list of other issues. You shouldn’t have to fight for compensation alone. We’re here to help. Whether you’ve suffered minor injuries, or you have a long path of recovery ahead of you, let’s work together to get the compensation you deserve. Schedule a consultation now by contacting Reeves & Mestayer online or calling us at 228-374-5151.

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Verdicts & Settlements

$156M
Settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of pensioners of the Singing River Pension Plan.
$55M
On behalf of 75 passengers and drivers injured or killed in tire defect/rollover cases
$22M
On behalf of seven investors defrauded of their life savings
$12M
On behalf of five people killed in a multi-vehicle collision
$10M
On behalf of children and teachers poisoned by defective spray roofing
$5.5M
Verdict on behalf of a woman who was abducted and raped in a K-Mart parking lot because the store provided no security
$6M
Settlement on behalf of an orthopedic surgeon killed during a scuba diving excursion. Believed to be a record settlement for a dive accident in the Bahamas.
$1M
Verdict on behalf of a women who did not receive timely treatment and died as a result of her injuries.

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Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC
160 Main St
Biloxi, MS 39530

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