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Cycling in Atlanta continues to rise with new bike lanes along Ponce de Leon Avenue, Piedmont Road, and the Atlanta BeltLine — yet so do preventable collisions with careless drivers. When a motorist’s negligence turns a ride into a life-altering crash, you need more than sympathy — you need proven legal representation that gets results.
At Thompson Law — “The Lion” of Atlanta personal injury litigation, our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers use decades of courtroom experience and advanced case analytics to hold reckless drivers accountable. Our firm has recovered over $1.9 billion for Georgia victims through verdicts and settlements, earning consistent 5-star ratings and recognition for excellence.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. bicycle fatalities increased 8.2% between 2022 and 2023 — a trend mirrored across Fulton and DeKalb Counties. Local advocates continue to push for safer infrastructure, but injured cyclists still face uphill battles with insurers.
If you were struck while riding anywhere in the metro area — Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, or East Point — our Atlanta bicycle accident attorneys are ready to protect your rights and secure maximum compensation.
Call (678) 981-9022 or
request your free case review today.
Choosing the right Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer can make the difference between a denied claim and a full financial recovery. At Thompson Law – The Lion, we blend local crash insight, courtroom experience, and compassionate client care to build winning cases.Why Choose Thompson Law’s Atlanta Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Trial Attorney • Atlanta, GA Born and raised in Stone Mountain, now in Atlanta. A Georgia Tech Chemistry grad with a J.D. from Washington University School of Law, Phillip brings rare perspective: he defended corporations and general contractors early in his career—insight he now uses to hold insurers and large companies accountable for Atlanta families.
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The steps you take immediately after a crash can make or break your case. Here’s what our attorneys recommend:
Tip: The sooner you call us, the faster we can secure video footage, locate witnesses, and preserve evidence before it’s lost.
These numbers show why Atlanta cyclists need strong legal protection — and why we fight to make every case count.
Cyclists have minimal impact protection. Unlike occupants in cars with airbags and crumple zones, Our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers document the full impact—medical care now and later,
riders take the force of a collision directly. Even at city speeds, the vehicle–cyclist speed
differential and exposure to pavement, mirrors, and doors can cause life-changing harm.Common Injuries After an Atlanta Bicycle Crash
lost income and benefits, and the human costs of pain and daily limitations—to pursue the maximum compensation
Georgia law allows. Start a free case review.
A serious bicycle crash isn’t just painful — it can create crushing financial burdens that last Our legal team fights to recover the full cost of your accident — medical bills,
for months or years. Early legal representation helps protect your future by holding negligent
drivers accountable for every dollar you’ve lost.
lost income, and the pain you’ve endured — so you can focus on healing, not debt collectors.
After a bicycle accident in Atlanta, you may be entitled to several categories of compensation, including: Our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers work with medical and financial experts to calculate your full damages.
Request your free consultation today
— you pay nothing unless we win.
Understanding what causes bicycle crashes is critical for proving fault and recovering compensation. Cyclists were found to be at fault in just 7 of the 79 crashes, most commonly due to: Knowing the most common causes of bicycle crashes helps our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers focus investigations, preserve evidence, and prove liability.
Recent Georgia Department of Transportation data shows that
driver mistakes cause the vast majority of collisions — 72 of 79 bicycle crashes within Atlanta city limits.Top Driver-Related Causes
Cyclist-Related Causes (Minority of Cases)
When driver negligence is involved, we hold them accountable — from insurance negotiations to courtroom litigation.
Bicycle crashes can happen in many ways — and knowing the common scenarios helps you understand liability and prove fault. Identifying the type of crash is crucial — it determines who is liable and which insurance policies apply.
These are some of the most frequent types of collisions we see across Buckhead, Midtown,
Downtown, and other Atlanta neighborhoods:
Learn more about rideshare-related crashes.
Even the safest cyclists can be hit by negligent drivers — but taking a few precautions can lower Even careful cyclists get hurt: If you were struck despite taking precautions,
your risk of being involved in a serious crash.
our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers are ready to protect your rights
and fight for full compensation.
Atlanta is working to make its streets safer for cyclists through Vision Zero—a citywide initiative Recent projects include BeltLine expansions, protected bike lanes in Midtown and Why this matters for your case: Understanding Atlanta’s bike infrastructure and traffic safety If you were hurt on a road that’s part of Atlanta’s High-Injury Network or near a new bike lane project,
aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. One part of this effort is the
High-Injury Network,
which identifies the roads where most bike and pedestrian crashes occur.
Downtown, and improved intersection designs on Ponce de Leon Avenue and
Peachtree Street. These improvements are helping, but collisions still occur—often due to
distracted driving, speeding, or failure to yield.
data helps our attorneys pinpoint hazardous road design, use crash data to strengthen liability arguments,
and push for maximum compensation for injured cyclists.
schedule a free case review.
We combine legal expertise with local insight to hold negligent drivers—and sometimes the city—accountable.
Georgia law sets strict deadlines for filing. In most personal injury cases, you have
two years from the date of injury under
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Property-damage-only claims generally have a four-year deadline. Missing a deadline can bar recovery—another reason to contact counsel early.
Georgia uses a modified comparative fault system
(O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33).
Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault—and you cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault.
Insurers often overstate cyclist fault. We counter with scene photos, video, vehicle data, and reconstruction experts.
See Georgia bicycle law summaries:
GA Highway Safety – Bicycle Laws.
Our team preserves evidence quickly—police reports, camera footage, telematics, and expert reconstruction—to protect your claim.
Winning a bicycle injury case takes more than telling your story — it takes evidence, legal strategy, and persistence. Gathering photos, videos, police reports, and witness statements before they disappear. Accident reconstructionists can show vehicle speed, driver error, and point of impact. Collecting dashcam footage, traffic camera data, and cell phone records before they are deleted. Proving the full extent of injuries, future treatment needs, and long-term impact on your life. Using evidence to demand maximum settlement value — and preparing for trial if necessary. This step-by-step approach improves the odds of a full recovery — even when insurers try to blame the cyclist.
Our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers use a proven process to build strong, court-ready claims:Investigating the Crash Scene
Securing Expert Testimony
Preserving Digital Evidence
Analyzing Medical Records
Strategic Negotiation & Litigation
Get your free case review today to start building your case immediately.
Georgia law sets strict deadlines for filing. In most personal injury cases, you have
two years from the date of injury under
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Property-damage-only claims generally have a four-year deadline. Missing a deadline can bar recovery—another reason to contact counsel early.
Georgia uses a modified comparative fault system
(O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33).
Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault—and you cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault.
Insurers often overstate cyclist fault. We counter with scene photos, video, vehicle data, and reconstruction experts.
See Georgia bicycle law summaries:
GA Highway Safety – Bicycle Laws.
Our team preserves evidence quickly—police reports, camera footage, telematics, and expert reconstruction—to protect your claim.
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You should never worry about affording a lawyer after a serious bike crash. Our legal team is available 24/7 to discuss your accident — even before the insurance company calls. You pay nothing unless we win your case — guaranteed.
At Thompson Law, we represent injured cyclists on a
contingency fee basis.
That means:
You can speak directly with an attorney (not just an intake staffer) to protect your rights.
We also have bilingual team members fluent in Spanish and English to ensure every client is heard and understood.
We understand the shock and frustration that follows a bicycle crash. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, If your crash happened in Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Whether your case involves a negligent driver in Midtown traffic, a rideshare crash in Your consultation is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call Us: (678) 981-9022 Atlanta Office: 1201 Peachtree St NE, Unit 2200, Atlanta, GA 30361 We’ll listen, answer your questions, and map out the next steps — today. Schedule Your Free Consultation Looking for help beyond bicycle crashes?
sideswiped near a construction zone, or left injured in a hit-and-run, our job is to make sure you’re heard,
protected, and fully compensated.
Sandy Springs, Decatur, College Park, or East Point,
you can trust our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyers to know the local roads and hazards.
We regularly investigate collisions along the Atlanta BeltLine, Ponce de Leon Avenue,
Peachtree Street, and even high-speed corridors like the Downtown Connector and
I-285.
Buckhead, poor road design in Decatur, or an uninsured motorist in
East Point, we know how to hold the at-fault parties and their insurers accountable.
Our team uses deep knowledge of Georgia’s comparative negligence rules and insurance tactics to protect your rights from day one.Talk to a Lawyer Who Understands Atlanta Cycling
Our firm also handles all types of personal injury cases in Atlanta,
including car, truck, and wrongful death claims.
Georgia follows modified comparative negligence. You can still recover damages if you’re less than 50% at fault, but your award will be reduced by your fault percentage. A lawyer can minimize that percentage and protect your recovery.
Yes, if the driver’s property damage liability coverage applies. Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance may also help. Because insurers often undervalue bikes and gear, having an attorney ensures your property is fairly appraised.
Yes. A reckless driver who forces you off the road or unsafe conditions (potholes, broken pavement, missing signs) may still make another party liable. These cases often require witness statements, video, or accident reconstruction experts.
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-20) allows cyclists to proceed through a red light if the signal fails to detect them—after a complete stop and only when it’s safe to do so.
Government agencies may be liable for unsafe conditions like potholes or missing signage. But Georgia requires a strict ante litem notice (as short as 6 months), so fast legal action is crucial.
Most injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the crash (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Property damage claims allow up to 4 years. Deadlines are even shorter if a government entity is involved.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
