Germantown, MD – Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle at Mateny Rd & Great Seneca Highway
Germantown, MD (May 16, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident that took place in the Germantown area has left one person injured. At around 12:30 p.m., on May 15, the police, firefighters, and emergency crews in Montgomery County were dispatched to a crash on Mateny Road.
Reports from the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services show that an adult was riding a bicycle in the area of Mateny Road and Great Seneca Highway. For unknown reasons, they were struck by a vehicle.
The bicyclist sustained injuries in the accident and was transported to a nearby hospital where they underwent medical treatment.
The Montgomery County Police Department is currently investigating the crash.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Maryland
Every year, tens of thousands of people sustain serious injuries due to motor vehicle accidents across the state of Maryland. Here in Montgomery County, we see many bicyclists involved in these accidents. People who are on bicycles at the time of their accidents are more likely to suffer from severe injuries. Many people who use bikes have little more than helmets to protect them.When people are involved in bicycle accidents, they often suffer from severe injuries that demand emergency medical care. Some of the most common injuries reported in this type of collision include:
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck and soft tissue injuries
A knowledgeable legal team will be able to conduct a thorough investigation into your accident. They will identify the at-fault party and help you pursue a personal injury claim against them. Taking legal action can help to ensure you have the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
For more than 65 years, the Germantown personal injury lawyers at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC have fought on behalf of countless people in Maryland who have been injured in accidents. Our lawyers are deeply committed to protecting both the legal rights and the best interests of every client we work with. Our team will provide you with fearless representation that is sure to deliver results. We stand by our proven track record of success when it comes to handling personal injury claims for victims.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident, contact our personal injury law firm in Maryland today at 301-251-8776. Our lawyers can meet with you to discuss your accident and to help you move forward.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when writing this accident news post. These sources include but are not limited to local news sources, local and state police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in and around Maryland. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC immediately so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
Disclaimer: We hope that our readers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce accidents in Maryland. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.
