BIKE ACCIDENT HIT BY CAR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL BILLS

Our bicycle accident lawyers handle injury cases throughout Minnesota. In most cases, the first question is who pays the medical bills after a bike accident. The answer is a little complicated but pretty straightforward. If you are hit by a car riding while riding you bicycle, auto insurance will pay the initial medical bills. The only question is whose auto insurance.

Many people are surprised to learn that it is their car insurance that pays their medical bills in this situation. In other words, even though you were not even in your car, your auto insurance pays when another car hits you. In fact, your auto insurance pays your medical bills even if the other car was at fault for hitting you.

Here is something even more surprising: If you don’t have auto insurance, the auto insurance of a relative you live with has first priority to pay your medical bills. Yes, their car was not involved. Yes, you may not even be on their policy. Nonetheless, if you live with a relative who has auto insurance, their insurance pays your initial medical bills for your bicycle accident. It sounds weird, but it is the law. Naturally, the relative may be worried their insurance rate will go up. However, MN law prohibits raising insurance rates in that situation.

LAWYERS FOR BICYCLE RIDER HIT BY CAR

Our bike accident lawyers take cases throughout Minnesota. Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin have more than 25 years’ experience with hundreds of cases. We have offices to meet you in Edina, Minneapolis, and Woodbury. We will also come to your home or meet over Zoom.

The initial consultation is free. When you call, you will speak directly with a lawyer. First, we will answer your questions and explain your rights. Our primary purpose is to make sure you get all compensation you are entitled to. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your injuries.