Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Bangor

Fighting for Injured Cyclists Across Maine Since 1980

When a negligent driver hits a cyclist, the injuries are rarely minor. Without a vehicle around you, a collision can mean traumatic brain injury, broken bones, spinal damage, and weeks or months away from work. At McCue Law Office, we’ve represented injured Mainers in Bangor and across the state since 1980, and we know how aggressively insurance companies fight these claims. Our job is to fight back.

We handle bicycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront legal fees, and we’re paid only if we obtain compensation for you. Free initial consultations are available, with virtual meetings and secure digital document signing for your convenience.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in the Bangor area, don’t give a recorded statement to an insurer before speaking with us. Call (207) 421-9406 to schedule your free consultation with a bicycle accident lawyer at McCue Law Office.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents Near Bangor

Most bicycle crashes aren’t freak accidents. They follow recognizable patterns, and Maine law has specific provisions that address several of them directly.

• Intersection failures: Drivers turning left or right in front of oncoming cyclists, failing to yield the right of way
• Dooring: A driver or passenger opens a car door into a cyclist’s path, leaving no time to stop
• Driveway and parking lot pullouts: Drivers who don’t check for cyclists before entering the roadway
• Unsafe passing: Maine’s three-foot passing law under 29-A M.R.S. § 2070 requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when overtaking a cyclist; violations can support a negligence claim
• Distracted, impaired, or speeding drivers: Drivers who fail to maintain safe following distances or react in time
• Road hazards: Poorly maintained surfaces, unmarked construction zones, or dangerous conditions created by a municipality or contractor

Maine Cyclist Rights & the Modified Comparative Fault Rule

Under Maine law, bicycles are vehicles. Cyclists have the same right to use public roads as motor vehicle drivers. Maine’s Vulnerable User statute imposes enhanced penalties on drivers whose moving violations cause serious injury or death to cyclists and other unprotected road users. These legal protections matter when building your claim.

Insurance companies routinely argue that the cyclist shares blame for the crash. Maine’s modified comparative fault system under 14 M.R.S. § 156 means a cyclist who is less than 50% at fault can still recover compensation. The award is reduced in proportion to the cyclist’s share of fault, and a cyclist found 50% or more at fault can’t recover anything. That’s exactly why insurers push the fault question so hard, and why having a bicycle accident lawyer in your corner matters from the start.

One common pressure point is helmet use. Maine law requires helmets only for riders age 16 and under. Adult cyclists aren’t legally required to wear one, but insurers may still raise the issue. We know how to address those arguments.

Compensation & Filing Deadlines for Bangor Bicycle Accident Claims

A serious bicycle accident claim can pursue damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage to the bicycle, and long-term rehabilitation costs. Claims may be filed against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, or both.

Maine’s general personal injury statute of limitations is six years from the date of injury under 14 M.R.S. § 752. Fatal bicycle accident cases are governed by a separate wrongful death deadline of three years from the date of death. Both windows can shorten considerably depending on the circumstances. If a defective road surface or unmarked hazard caused your crash and a government entity is responsible, the Maine Tort Claims Act requires written notice within 365 days. Missing that deadline can prevent a claim, regardless of how strong the facts may be.

Why Bangor-Area Cyclists Choose McCue Law Office

We’ve practiced personal injury law in Bangor and across Maine for more than 45 years. Bicycle accident insurance claims are high-stakes disputes. Insurers have adjusters and defense counsel working immediately after a crash, and attorneys who know Penobscot County courts and local insurance practices can build a stronger case strategy than a firm working from a distance.

Our results in serious vehicle collision cases, including past car accident recoveries of $1,200,000 and $1,000,000, reflect our ability to take high-stakes personal injury disputes the distance. Those are past outcomes in specific cases and don’t predict results in any future matter, but they reflect how seriously we approach this work.

We hold a Distinguished peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for high professional achievement, and we’re BBB Accredited. Our team includes a staff member who speaks Russian and Hebrew for clients who need multilingual support. We serve clients throughout Penobscot County and across Maine, and our 4.8-star Google rating reflects how we treat the people who trust us.

Start with a Free Consultation

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Virtual meetings are available if coming in isn’t practical right now.

Contact McCue Law Office at (207) 421-9406 to speak with a bicycle accident lawyer serving Bangor and the surrounding area. There’s no fee to get started and no obligation after we talk.