South Florida is full a cities with cars and heavy traffic. Florida streets were designed to move cars and trucks as quickly as possible for this reason. Traffic congestion defeats that goal, convincing many residents to use bicycles as an alternative form of transportation or even simply for fitness reasons.
When bicycle lanes exist, some drivers use them as traffic lanes or turn right without checking to see whether the lane is occupied.
Typically, the most common cause of bicycle accidents are when drivers of automobiles (cars, trucks, and buses) fail to see or fail to yield to bicyclists. And when motor vehicles collide with bicycles, the results can be devastating to the bicyclists.
When bicycle accidents are caused by careless drivers, bike riders are entitled to compensation for their injuries. According to the NHTSA, in 2018 there were a total of 857 bicyclists killed in traffic collisions, in the United States. Our Sarasota bicycle accident lawyers help victims of serious injuries obtain the compensation they need to rebuild their lives.
We have handled both cases in which motorists struck and injured bicyclists, and cases in which bicyclists struck and injured pedestrians, and we have the satisfied clients to prove it.
Our team will gather and secure evidence including reports, photographs and statements from witnesses. We are experts that can review medical records or reports from your treating physicians and make your case for compensation. If necessary, we will bring in medical experts (or any other experts) to help prove your case.
We can work to recover lost wages, medical bills, and even to get you compensated for your pain and suffering.
Have You Been The Victim of an Accident?
There are many factors which affect the severity and type of injury a cyclist sustains such as:
- Impact direction and type
- Involvement of motor vehicles
- Road conditions
- Speed
- Surrounding terrain
- The level of body protection a cyclist wears
Bicyclists who are injured in an accident where a car is involved can suffer serious, life threatening injuries which may result in costly medical bills. The severity of most bicycle accident injuries is due to the fact that the nature of bike riding leaves bicyclists much less physically protected from harm. In addition to death, bicycle-related injuries can result in severe injuries.
Every case is different. Having the experienced bicycle accident lawyers of Probinsky & Cole to represent you can make all the difference. We know how to investigate your case, prepare your case for trial and get the settlement or verdict you deserve. Don’t be intimidated by insurance companies that play hard ball. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
An attorney can examine all aspects of your case, advise you of possible legal options, and help you to decide the next steps to take.
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