A cyclist has no protection in a collision with a car – no frame, no airbags, nothing between them and the pavement. That’s why bicycle accidents in Aurora so often mean broken bones, head injuries, and long recoveries, even from crashes at modest speeds.
Ridder Law represents injured cyclists in Aurora, building a claim that shows someone else is responsible for your injuries and losses. Our goal is to help you pursue the full compensation the injuries require. Reach out to our Aurora personal injury attorney today to have your case reviewed.
After a bicycle crash, you need a firm that takes your case as seriously as any car accident and treats you as more than a claim number. Here’s what we offer our clients:
- Over 14 years of experience and more than $50 million recovered for injured clients.
- A lawyer personally accessible throughout your case.
- Available 24/7, and can be reached through call, text, email, or in person.
You just focus on your recovery, and we’ll handle the insurance company and the legal aspects of the situation.
Meet Attorney Theodore “Ted” Ridder
Attorney Theodore Ridder is a lifelong Colorado resident. He knows the roads Aurora drivers use every day and understands the traffic patterns, construction zones, and commercial routes where serious truck crashes are most common.
When a serious truck accident happens in Aurora, you need a lawyer who understands both Colorado law and the realities of driving throughout the Aurora–Denver metro area. Ridder Law is a Colorado-born, Colorado-based firm that has spent more than a decade fighting for injured victims across the Front Range.
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Why Injured Cyclists in Aurora Need a Lawyer
Cyclists hit by cars are often treated as if they must have done something wrong. A lawyer helps victims beat this assumption.
- Insurance adjusters routinely blame cyclists, claiming they came out of nowhere, ignored signals, or rode outside the bike lane. A lawyer answers those arguments with solid evidence.
- Bicycle crash injuries are often severe. An attorney documents the full scope of damages so the claim reflects what you’re truly owed.
- Dealing with multiple insurers and legal deadlines can quickly overwhelm victims and their families. A lawyer handles all communication, negotiates with insurance companies, and ensures that claims stay within legal time limits.
With a lawyer on your side, you have someone fighting for your rights and your recovery every step of the way.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Aurora
Most bicycle accidents are the predictable result of driver inattention around cyclists. Some of the causes we see most often include:
- Drivers turning across a cyclist’s path: Left turns at intersections and right turns across bike lanes because the driver failed to see the cyclist or misjudged their speed.
- Dooring: A parked driver opening a door directly into a cyclist’s path, leaving no time to react, either making the rider run into the door or forcing them into traffic.
- Unsafe passing: Colorado law requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet when passing, and drivers who crowd that space cause both contact collisions and crashes from forced evasive maneuvers.
- Distracted driving: A driver looking at a phone can drift into a bike lane or through an intersection, causing serious injuries to a cyclist.
- Failing to yield at intersections and driveways: Drivers pulling out of side streets, parking lots, and driveways frequently look for cars but forget to look for bikes.
Identifying the cause determines what evidence proves the case and which party is likely liable for your injuries.
What Happens If The Cyclist Was Partially At Fault in Colorado?
In some situations, a cyclist might be partially at fault for the accident as well. In these cases, the case is viewed through a modified comparative negligence lens. The cyclist can recover damages if their fault is 49% or less, but their damages are then reduced according to their percentage of fault. If their share hits 50% or more, no damages can be recovered at all.
1) Contributory negligence shall not bar recovery in any action by any person or his legal representative to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or in injury to person or property, if such negligence was not as great as the negligence of the person against whom recovery is sought, but any damages allowed shall be diminished in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the person for whose injury, damage, or death recovery is made.
The important thing to understand is that being partially at fault doesn’t end your case. A cyclist who shares some blame can still recover damages in many cases.
Compensation for Injured Cyclists in Colorado
Seeking fair compensation after a bicycle accident in Colorado means accounting for the full physical, financial, and personal impact the crash has had on your life. A comprehensive claim addresses not only the immediately visible costs but also what you may face in the future. Some of the compensation you can pursue includes:
Medical Expenses
This covers hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, therapy, rehabilitation, and anticipated future medical care related to your cycling injuries. The total cost can add up quickly, so it’s important to include both current and projected treatment needs when seeking compensation.
Lost Income and Reduced Earning Capacity
You can recover what you’ve missed out on from time away from work, as well as losses that come from any lasting disability that limits your paycheck or ability to do your job. If your injuries prevent you from returning to your prior career or reduce your work hours, this part of your claim helps address that future financial impact.
Bike and Property Damage
Compensation includes not just your damaged bike, but also ruined accessories like helmets, phones, navigation systems, and other gear lost in the accident. Never underestimate how quickly these costs add up.
Pain, Suffering, and Changes to Daily Life
For many cyclists with serious injuries, this often makes up the largest share of recovery and takes into account everything from ongoing pain to loss of enjoyment in daily activities. This category also considers things like emotional distress or a decreased ability to participate in work, hobbies, or family life as you did before.
We make sure the full extent of your losses is understood right from the start, because once your claim settles, you can’t seek additional compensation later.
Get Your Aurora Bicycle Accident Case Reviewed Today
Before you accept the insurance company’s version of your crash, or their first offer, find out what your claim is actually worth from someone on your side. Ridder Law will review the evidence, explain how Colorado law protects you as a cyclist, and give you an honest assessment of where your case stands. You’ll work directly with your lawyer from start to finish, and you can reach us 24/7 by phone, text, or email. Contact us today and let us deal with the insurance company while you focus on healing.