Bicyclist Joseph Bowerman, 37, seriously injured in collision with vehicle on Highway 47 in McMinnville, Oregon
Bicyclist critically injured in crash north of McMinnville
Troopers say a preliminary investigation shows a Dodge Ram pickup truck pulling a utility trailer was heading southbound on Highway 99W when the cyclist entered the southbound lanes. The truck swerved into the southbound guardrail to try to avoid the bicyclist but ultimately hit him.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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