Fort Lauderdale Bicycle Accident Attorneys

With the advancement of automobile technology and the ever-increasing focus on energy-efficient transportation, more people are choosing to ride their bicycles as a means of getting around town.

Many cities throughout our beautiful state are putting more money and time into improving roadways so that bicycles and automobiles can share the space more cohesively. Unfortunately, no amount of widen roads or bike lanes are a suitable substitute for plain old awareness. When automobile drivers and bicycle riding share the road – it is inevitable that paths will cross and injuries will be sustained.

When an automobile driver causes an accident with a bicycle rider – the driver of the car or truck must be held financially and legally responsible. Unfortunately, it is the responsibility of the victim in these cases to file a claim for personal injury compensation.

Some of the reasons that you might file a personal injury claim include:
● As a licensed driver in the state of Florida, it is the responsibility of the motorist to follow the rules of the road. If he or she fails to do so, then he or she must be held responsible both legally and financially.
● The actions of a motorist directly caused or led to the bicycle rider crashing and becoming injured.
● The bicyclist sustained injury or damages during the accident and has medical bills as a result

There are many choices that a motorist might make that will cause a collision with a bicycle rider. And, these are the same choices that would cause an accident with anyone – including:
1. Driving while impaired (DUI, DUII)
2. Distracted driving
3. Speeding
4. Failing to yield to the oncoming bicycle rider
5. Talking on a cellular phone or watching television in the car

It is essential that every motorist on the road is being mindful of sharing the road with bicycle riders. When this doesn’t happen, and an accident is caused, it is the right of every bicycle rider to file for personal injury compensation.

If you or someone that you love has been injured in a bicycle accident, don’t hesitate to contact our office right away. You need an experienced and highly-skilled bicycle accident injury attorney in your corner to advocate for your rights. Call our office and schedule your complimentary initial consult!