Bicyclist, 72, injured in collision with hit-and-run driver on 17th Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run crash
Police said witnesses and vehicle parts left at the scene indicate the truck to be a 1990s single cab Chevrolet 1500 with an unknown Wisconsin plate. The truck is reported to have black rims, silver wheel wells, and damage to the passenger side of the truck.
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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