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Atlanta Bicycle Accident Lawyer | Georgia Auto Law— What You Need to Know

A Georgia bicycle accident lawyer represents cyclists injured by negligent drivers on Georgia roads. Under Georgia law, bicycles are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-292), yet cyclists remain highly vulnerable to serious injury in any collision with a car or truck.

Georgia’s three-foot passing law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-56) requires motor vehicles to maintain at least three feet of clearance when overtaking a bicycle. Violation of this statute is negligence per se — the violation itself establishes fault. Despite this protection, drivers routinely pass too closely, open doors into bike lanes ("dooring"), make right turns across bike lanes, and fail to check for cyclists at intersections.

Bicycle accident injuries are often severe: broken bones, road rash requiring skin grafts, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage are common even in moderate-speed collisions. Insurance companies may attempt to argue that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet or was riding outside a bike lane. Georgia law does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets and does not require cyclists to use bike lanes when they exist — these arguments should not reduce your compensation.

Georgia Auto Law handles bicycle accident claims by building comprehensive evidence packages including police reports, traffic camera footage, accident reconstruction, and detailed medical documentation. Under the two-year statute of limitations (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), early action is critical to preserve evidence and protect your rights.