Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accident Attorney in Allentown

Representing Injured Cyclists Throughout the Lehigh Valley Since 1982

When a driver strikes a cyclist in Allentown, the injuries are rarely minor. Broken bones, traumatic brain injury, and long recovery timelines are common outcomes. Knafo Law Offices has represented personal injury victims throughout the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh County, and Northampton County since 1982, focusing entirely on personal injury litigation. We’ve successfully guided thousands of clients toward compensation, and our multiple Lehigh Valley office locations mean you won’t have to travel far to meet with us.

Our consultations are free, and we work on a contingency-fee basis: you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. Hablamos Español.

Call our Allentown bicycle accident lawyers today for a free consultation. Our attorneys are available 24/7 at (610) 756-1098.

Why Allentown Cyclists Choose Knafo Law Offices

Over 40 years of personal injury experience means we understand how insurance companies evaluate bicycle accident claims and what it takes to counter tactics designed to minimize payouts. We represent accident victims exclusively. We don’t represent insurance companies, drunk drivers, or trucking companies.

Our track record reflects that commitment. Knafo Law Offices has secured multi-million-dollar results for injured Pennsylvanians, including a record-setting $40 million wrongful death mediation, a $15.2 million wrongful death verdict, an $8.2 million car accident verdict, and a $7.25 million motorcycle accident mediation.

Our attorneys hold recognition from America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, the Million Dollar Advocates Association, Elite Lawyers of America, and the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2025, among others.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Bicycle Accident in Allentown

Liability after a bike crash depends on the circumstances. The negligent motorist is the most common defendant, but other parties may share responsibility. The City of Allentown or PennDOT may be liable for road defects or hazardous conditions, and a manufacturer of a defective bicycle component or vehicle part may also bear responsibility.

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule under 42 Pa. C.S. § 7102. An injured cyclist can recover damages as long as they are less than 51% at fault; the award is then reduced in proportion to their assigned percentage. Insurers often try to shift blame onto the cyclist by arguing they lacked required lights, failed to wear a helmet, or violated a traffic rule. We build the evidence that counters those arguments and keeps liability where it belongs.

Compensation Available to Injured Cyclists Under Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law allows injured cyclists to pursue both economic and non-economic damages.

Recoverable damages may include:

Medical expenses (past treatment and future care)
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Bicycle repair or replacement
Rehabilitation and physical therapy costs
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Permanent disability or disfigurement

When a bicycle accident is fatal, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. Pennsylvania’s limited tort car insurance election doesn’t restrict the types of damages a cyclist can recover against a negligent motorist.

Pennsylvania’s Two-Year Filing Deadline for Bicycle Accident Claims

Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524, an injured cyclist has two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Missing that deadline can eliminate the right to recover, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is.

Acting early also protects the evidence. Crash scene conditions change, surveillance footage gets overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate. Contacting a bicycle accident lawyer in Allentown promptly after a crash can give your case a stronger foundation.

Start Your Free Consultation Today

If you were injured in an Allentown bicycle accident, don’t wait to get legal advice. Knafo Law Offices offers free consultations with no obligation, and you pay nothing in legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys are available 24/7 throughout the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh County, and Northampton County.

Call Knafo Law Offices now at (610) 756-1098 to speak with an Allentown bicycle accident attorney.

Common Injuries in Allentown Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists have no structural protection in a collision. When a motor vehicle strikes a rider, the resulting injuries are typically far more serious than those suffered by vehicle occupants in a comparable crash.

Injuries commonly seen in bicycle accidents include:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
Spinal cord injury, including partial or complete paralysis
Broken bones, including collarbone, wrist, and leg fractures
Road rash and lacerations
Internal organ damage
Facial fractures

TBI symptoms don’t always appear immediately. A cyclist who feels fine at the scene may develop headaches, cognitive changes, or neurological symptoms hours or days later. Prompt medical evaluation creates the documentation that connects those injuries to the crash, which matters significantly when calculating future medical costs and non-economic damages like permanent impairment.

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Allentown

The actions you take in the hours and days after a crash can directly affect the strength of your claim. Following these steps protects your health and preserves the evidence your case depends on.

Steps to take after a bicycle crash:

Seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor; a same-day medical record documents the causal link between the accident and your injuries
Contact law enforcement and ensure a police report is filed; ask for a copy and verify its accuracy
Photograph the scene, the vehicle involved, road conditions, your bicycle, and any visible injuries
Collect the driver’s information: name, contact details, insurance information, and vehicle registration
Gather witness information: names and contact details for anyone who saw the crash
Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before consulting an attorney
Don’t negotiate directly with the at-fault driver
Preserve your bicycle and any damaged equipment in their post-accident condition

Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws & How They Affect Fault in Lehigh Valley Claims

Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3501, Pennsylvania cyclists have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle operators: obeying traffic signals and stop signs, traveling in the direction of traffic, and signaling turns. That also means cyclists are entitled to the same protections drivers expect on the road.

A few rules specific to cyclists are worth knowing. Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3507, riders must use a front white headlight, a rear red reflector, and amber side reflectors when riding at night. Riders under age 12 must wear an approved helmet; Pennsylvania law doesn’t require helmets for adults. A cyclist may ride in the lane of travel on roads with one lane in each direction and may use any portion of the road to avoid unsafe surface conditions. A cyclist isn’t required to use a designated bike path even when one is available.

A driver’s failure to yield at an intersection, failure to check for cyclists before turning, or distracted driving are frequent forms of motorist negligence in bicycle accident claims throughout the Lehigh Valley. If a cyclist did violate a traffic rule, the defense may use that to reduce recovery under Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence standard. How fault is allocated depends on the specific facts, which is why documenting the scene thoroughly and consulting an attorney early makes such a difference.

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