Wisconsin Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bicycle Accident & Wrongful Death Representation Across Wisconsin
McCarthy Motorcycle Law represents injured cyclists and families in bicycle accident cases throughout Wisconsin, including serious injury and wrongful death claims.
Our practice is built around motorcycle accident litigation, and that focus naturally extends to other vulnerable road users, including bicyclists. Bicycle crashes often involve the same visibility failures, right‑of‑way violations, and rider‑blame narratives that define serious motorcycle cases—particularly when a cyclist is struck by a motor vehicle.
If you were injured while riding a bicycle in Wisconsin, or if someone you love was killed in a bicycle crash, you deserve representation from a law firm that understands vulnerable road users and treats these cases with the seriousness they require.
Why Bicycle Crashes Are Often Disputed
Bicycle crashes are frequently mischaracterized from the very beginning. Drivers may claim they “didn’t see” the cyclist, assume the rider was moving unpredictably, or suggest the cyclist did not belong on the roadway.
Serious bicycle crashes commonly occur when:
Motorists fail to check blind spots when turning right or opening doors
Vehicles drift into bike lanes or shoulder space
Drivers misjudge speed or distance
Motorists become distracted in busy traffic environments
In many of these cases, the cyclist is riding lawfully and predictably when a driver fails to look, yield, or process what they are seeing.
These cases are rarely about recklessness. They are about visibility, assumptions, and decision‑making.
Bicycle Crashes in Urban and University‑Centered Communities
Bicycle use is especially common in cities and university‑centered areas across Wisconsin. In Dane County, cycling is a major form of transportation for commuting, errands, and recreation, often occurring on shared roads, dedicated bike lanes, and multi‑use paths.
In Madison and surrounding communities, serious bicycle crashes frequently involve:
Dense, mixed‑use streets with cars, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians
Intersections where drivers focus on cars and overlook cyclists
Roundabouts and redesigned intersections
Vehicles entering or exiting bike lanes or trails
Drivers distracted by congestion, signage, or construction
Constant changes in road design and traffic flow can make cyclists especially vulnerable when drivers are overloaded or impatient.
Serious Injuries in Bicycle Accidents
Because cyclists lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, bicycle collisions often result in severe or catastrophic injuries—even at relatively low speeds.
We represent injured cyclists suffering from:
These injuries can affect a rider’s ability to work, attend school, or live independently. Properly valuing a bicycle injury claim requires understanding long‑term medical care, rehabilitation, and functional impact—not just emergency treatment.
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(Many of the same injury principles apply in bicycle cases.)
Bicycle Wrongful Death Cases
When a bicycle crash results in death, families are left facing grief, unanswered questions, and financial uncertainty.
McCarthy Motorcycle Law represents families across Wisconsin in bicycle wrongful death cases. These cases demand careful investigation, expert analysis, and the willingness to challenge narratives that unfairly blame cyclists or minimize the seriousness of a bicycle collision.
Wrongful death cases are about accountability and truth—not convenience or assumptions.
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Why Cyclists Choose McCarthy Motorcycle Law
Cyclists come to us because they want more than a general personal injury lawyer. They want a firm that understands how cyclist cases are defended and what it takes to prove fault when liability is contested.
Clients choose us because we provide:
A practice built around motorcycle accident litigation, with experience representing bicyclists
An understanding of cyclist visibility, right‑of‑way rules, and roadway design issues
Experience challenging cyclist‑blame defenses
Direct attorney involvement from evaluation through resolution
Clear, realistic guidance about risks and strategy
Contingency‑fee representation
We approach bicycle cases with the same discipline and seriousness we bring to motorcycle litigation.
Serving Cyclists Throughout Wisconsin
We represent injured cyclists statewide, including in:
Dane County and the Madison area
Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin
Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin
Western and Central Wisconsin communities
Where a crash occurs should not determine whether a cyclist receives serious representation. Wisconsin law protects cyclists statewide.
👉 Serving Riders Across Wisconsin
Talk to a Wisconsin Bicycle Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a bicycle accident anywhere in Wisconsin, or if you lost someone you love in a fatal cycling crash, you deserve clear answers from a law firm that understands vulnerable road user cases.
Case evaluations are free, confidential, and handled directly by an attorney.