Lawyers commonly specialize in a field of law that they have previous experience in or are highly interested in. Bicycle injury lawyers usually are enthusiasts themselves. This gives them a degree of knowledge and relate-ability that non-cyclist lawyers don't have. This helps greatly to reduce the stress involved in the litigation or claims process. In addition to these qualities, the experience of previous bicycle cases provides them understanding of common trends in similar cases, such as insurance company tendencies and successful case strategies. They are not necessary to individuals injured while bicycling, but they will likely maximize the benefits of the outcome. However, they are also advantageous in defense of those charged with negligence causing a cyclist to be injured.