Wisconsin Bicycle Accident and Injury Protection

Posted by rozeklawoffice on April 6, 2010 under Bicycle Accidents, Wisconsin Law | Be the First to Comment

Spring in Wisconsin is finally here and summer is quickly approaching. The snow has melted making way for greener pastures and clear bike routes. By now, you have heard the safety message, “Wear A Helmet” so we will only repeat it once…”Wear A Helmet”… it’s the #1 form of protection from injuries resulting from bicycle accidents.

The second most important protection you can have is adequate uninsured/under-insured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. If you are an active Wisconsin bicyclist and have the misfortune to be hit by a car and the driver flees the scene, the vehicle is considered under-insured; therefore, your UM/UIM insurance will likely cover your damages, medical bills, lost pay, and pain and suffering.

It is recommended that your UM/UIM limits are at least as great as your bodily injury limits. In short, UM/UIM protects you from the negligent actions of others while bodily injury protects others from your negligence. Both equally as important, not only for drivers, but for bicyclists as well.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident and want to understand your rights to under-insured/uninsured motorist coverage, be sure to contact an experienced Wisconsin Bicycle Accident Attorney.