Fighting for injured people
across Durham and the Triangle
When you’re injured in a crash, slip and fall, or any situation caused by someone else’s negligence, medical bills pile up fast. Our Durham personal injury attorneys handle the legal fight so you can focus on healing.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, bicycle accident cases aren’t just legal work for us—it’s personal. First of all, we don’t call them “accidents;” they are crashes. That’s because we don’t just represent injured bicyclists, we are cyclists. Our chief bicycle lawyer, Ann Groninger of Bike Law North Carolina, has logged countless miles in Durham, across North Carolina, and beyond.
We understand what it’s like to ride through traffic, to navigate city intersections, and to share the road with large commercial trucks and drivers who aren’t always paying attention. So, when a cyclist gets hurt, we bring that lived experience—and legal firepower—to the fight.
Durham is building a name for itself as a more bike-friendly city. With new bike lanes popping up around downtown Durham and longer stretches connecting to Raleigh and Chapel Hill, more people are choosing bicycles to get around. But while the infrastructure grows, the risk of bicycle crashes remains all too real, especially when drivers don’t respect the rights of other road users, including cyclists.
These are the kinds of bicycle crashes we handle most often:
These aren’t just unfortunate “accidents”—they’re avoidable crashes caused by negligence. When someone behind the wheel of a multi-ton motor vehicle acts carelessly near a bike rider, the results can be devastating. And when that happens, you need a bicycle accident attorney who can handle your case in Durham and knows how to hold careless drivers accountable.
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in Durham or anywhere in North Carolina, you need to know one thing: the defendant (through their insurance company lawyer) only has to prove you were 1% at fault to keep you from getting any recovery at all.
That’s thanks to North Carolina’s harsh contributory negligence rule—and they’ll use it any way they can, from claiming you weren’t visible enough to nitpicking every aspect of your riding behavior. An experienced bicycle attorney, however, will best understand how to show a Durham jury that you were acting as a reasonable cyclist.
When we take on a bicycle crash case, we don’t treat it like just another personal injury claim. As cyclists ourselves, we understand the risks you face every time you share the road. That perspective shapes how we build your case from day one—and why insurance companies know we’re not the firm to lowball.
From the moment you call us, our Durham bicycle crash attorneys get to work. We dig deep to understand exactly what happened and why. That may mean, depending on the case:
This isn’t a surface-level review—we want every fact on our side so you don’t get blamed for a crash that wasn’t your fault.
Injury cases involving cyclists often involve serious injuries and long recovery times. That’s why we gather information to calculate:
Depending on the case, we also work with forensic experts, life care planners, and economists to project future losses. We know how to translate your experience into a compelling injury case that tells the full story of what this crash has taken from you.
Insurance companies are quick to dismiss bicycle accident claims, especially when the cyclist doesn’t have legal representation. But they take notice when they see our name on your file, because they know we will fight hard on your behalf.
We’re prepared for every tactic they’ll use to shift the blame onto you, and we’re not afraid to push back. Our legal team approaches every case as if it is going to trial, so negotiations happen on our terms—not theirs.
If they won’t make a fair offer, we will work with you to find the best course of action, and we won’t hesitate to take your case to court.
Bicycle crashes aren’t like car crashes. And not every personal injury lawyer understands the difference.
We’ve seen too many crash victims turn to general practice attorneys who miss key issues, like why a cyclist had every legal right to be riding in the center of the lane, or how the damage to a high-end bike plays into the claim. At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we know how to spot those details because we live them.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Attorney Ann Groninger is a cyclist, the founder of Bike Law North Carolina, and the author of Ride Guide, a practical breakdown of bicycle laws in North Carolina. She and attorneys Valerie Johnson and Drew Culler don’t just represent injured cyclists—they fight for better protections for riders across the state.
This kind of commitment to the cycling community gives our clients a real advantage when it’s time to seek compensation.
A bicycle crash can leave you stunned, shaken, and unsure of what to do next. That confusion is totally normal, but the steps you take in the moments and days after can make a huge difference in your injury case.
Here’s what we recommend you do, if you’re physically able, and if you’ve been hit while biking in Durham or anywhere in North Carolina:
The sooner you get legal support, the stronger your case will be. We’re here to make sure nothing gets missed—and that your rights are protected from day one.
We don’t just help cyclists after crashes—we are part of this community. Our team rides these roads. That experience matters.
It means we know:
Over the years, we’ve worked closely with local bike shops, riding groups, and advocacy organizations—not just when building cases, but as riders who care about making Durham safer for everyone on two wheels.
So when someone gets hurt in a bike crash, we come to the table already understanding the context: the layout of the road, the traffic habits, the local infrastructure issues. That gives us—and you—a head start.
A bicycle crash can leave you overwhelmed—physically, emotionally, and financially. The recovery process isn’t just about healing your body; it’s also about figuring out how to move forward when everything feels uncertain. If you’re in that spot, you shouldn’t have to navigate the next steps alone.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC in North Carolina, we offer free consultations to help you understand your rights. No pressure. Just honest answers from lawyers who know how these cases work—and why cyclists often face an uphill battle.
Reach out through our secure form. If we can help, we’ll take it from there so you can focus on getting better.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
