Georgia Law Says You Have Every Right to That Lane. The Driver Who Hit You Disagreed.
Cyclists in Atlanta face a daily gauntlet of distracted drivers, dooring, no-look turns, and zero infrastructure. When a driver hits you, they'll claim they didn't see you. We prove they should have.
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You had every right to be there. The driver didn't see it that way.
You were riding your bike in Atlanta — commuting down Peachtree, training on the Silver Comet Trail access roads, or cycling through Midtown — when a driver doored you, sideswiped you, turned into you, or ran you off the road. You had no protection. The injuries are severe: road rash, broken bones, head trauma, spinal injuries, or worse.
You know you had the right to be there. Georgia law says cyclists have full road rights. But you also know how drivers — and juries — view cyclists. "Why were you on the road? Why weren't you on the sidewalk?" You feel like the system is biased against you, just like motorcycle riders face bias.
Cyclists are legal road users in Georgia with the same rights as motor vehicles. When a driver fails to share the road, fails to check before opening a door, or buzzes a cyclist with inches to spare — and someone gets hurt — the driver should face the same liability as if they hit another car.
Drivers who don't look. Insurers who don't care.
Dooring
A driver or passenger opens their car door into the bike lane without looking.
Right Hooks
A driver turns right directly into a cyclist's path.
Unsafe Passing
Georgia's 3-foot law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-56) requires drivers to give cyclists at least 3 feet of clearance. Most don't.
Anti-Cyclist Insurance Bias
Adjusters argue the cyclist was "in the way" or should have been on the sidewalk — even though sidewalk riding is more dangerous and prohibited in many Georgia municipalities.
Gunn Law Group — for cyclists who refuse to be treated as second-class road users.
We understand what it's like to be treated as a second-class road user. Cyclists face a unique combination of vulnerability and bias — and we refuse to accept either as a reason to reduce your claim.
- Experience representing injured cyclists across Metro Atlanta.
- Knowledge of Georgia's cyclist protection laws, including the 3-foot passing law.
- We work with accident reconstruction experts who demonstrate exactly how the collision occurred.
- We counter the anti-cyclist bias that insurance companies exploit.
Three steps from the crash to compensation.
Free Consultation
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. We evaluate your case, assess liability, and explain your options.
Build an Evidence-Based Case
Police reports, traffic camera footage, witness statements, your bike's damage documentation, GPS/cycling app data, and driver phone records.
Pursue Full Compensation
We demand compensation for the severity of your injuries — which are typically more severe than comparable car accidents because you had no protection.
The statutes that put you in that lane.
Cyclists as Vehicles (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-290 et seq.)
Georgia law grants bicyclists the same rights and duties as motor vehicle operators. You belong on the road.
3-Foot Passing Law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-56)
Drivers must give cyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. Violation of this law is negligence per se.
Sidewalk Riding
Many Georgia municipalities prohibit cycling on sidewalks in business districts. Cyclists are often legally required to ride in the road.
Comparative Fault (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33)
Even if you were partially at fault, you can recover if your fault was less than 50%.
What happens if you wait.
- Georgia's 2-year statute of limitations applies.
- Surveillance footage from businesses along the route disappears quickly.
- Without legal pressure, drivers face minimal consequences for hitting cyclists.
- Bicycle accident injuries — TBI, spinal damage, internal injuries — are often more severe than car-on-car collisions.
What we fight for.
- All medical expenses covered — emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation.
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity compensated.
- Pain, suffering, and the impact on your ability to ride again — recognized.
- The negligent driver held accountable.
- Georgia's cycling safety laws enforced through real consequences.
Hit on your bike by a negligent driver? Georgia law protects cyclists. So do we.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results may vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. Gunn Law Group handles cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific situation. This page is a communication from Gunn Law Group, 950 E. Paces Ferry Rd NE, Suite 1550, Atlanta, GA 30326. Responsible attorney: Harrell Gunn.