I Suffered Road Rash And Facial Trauma In A Bicycle Accident. How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
We are saddened to hear of your bicycle accident injuries, and wish you a full and fast recovery. When determining the worth of a Florida bike accident injury claim, the amount of compensation you may be entitled to will depend on the severity of your injuries, whether or not you needed surgery, if you… Read More »
I Suffered Injuries To My Lower Extremities In A Bicycle Crash With A Vehicle. How Much Should My Claim Be Worth?
Case worth depends on many different variables, such as the extent of your injuries, how long your recovery might be, and whether or not permanent damage has been done. If disfigurement or permanent disabilities have occurred, your case value will be much higher than that of someone who will be back to normal four… Read More »
I Suffered A Cheekbone Fracture And Eye Injury In A Bicycle Crash. What Should I Know About Pursuing A Claim Against The Driver Who Hit Me?
If you suffered any type of vision loss, diminished eye sight, or blindness as a result of a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle, it can be a very scary experience. Whether you suffered partial or full vision loss, you may have a personal injury case that is worth more than your realize. Eye… Read More »
Sometimes When I’m Driving To Work I Will See A Person Riding A Bike Against The Flow Of Traffic. Is That Legal?
By law, bicyclists are viewed as motorists and expected to follow the same rules of the road as other drivers of vehicles. For this reason, bicycles are NOT permitted to ride against the flow of traffic. But, beware! Most bicycle accidents that involve another vehicle occur in an intersection. Over 60% of those bicycle-vehicle… Read More »
How Can Parents Help Their Children Stay Safe While Riding Their Bikes To School?
Children are often oblivious to the dangers that surround them. While this is a good thing to some degree so that they can enjoy their childhood and innocence, parents also need to help them understand some things that can cause them harm, such as avoiding bicycle accidents. In order to help your child stay… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Bicycle Accident Is Worth Hiring An Attorney? After All, It’s Just A Bike Accident, Which Is Worth Far Less, Right?
Suffering and damages are not measured by the type of vehicle that a victim was driving, or riding, but rather by the severity of the injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Victims and families who lose their loved ones from bicycle accidents don’t readily see the complexity of responsible parties involved… Read More »
I Was Sideswiped By An SUV While I Was Riding My Bike. I Suffered A Broken Collarbone And A Broken Rib. I Don’t Have Any Money Because I Can’t Work. I Don’t Have Money To Even Hire An Attorney. What Should I Do?
Bicycle accidents in South Florida have caused many injuries and even fatalities due to negligent drivers who don’t know how to share the road properly with bicyclists. Cyclists should not have to suffer the financial stresses of the crash while having to deal with the physical injuries. It’s enough to have to deal with… Read More »
I’ve Seen An Increase In Viral Youtube Videos Of Road Rage Between Cyclists And Drivers. Are These Road Rage Scenarios Fabricated Videos, Or Is Bicycle Road Rage A Bona Fide Issue In Broward County?
While some videos are staged and intentionally provoking, road rage between cyclists and drivers is increasing. More and more people are riding bikes. While most cyclists also drive cars within the same week, the reverse is not true. The obvious tension on the road between cyclists and drivers gets out of hand when Broward… Read More »
My Child Was Riding His Bike To School When He Got Hit By A Car Door. Can We Pursue A Claim Against That Driver?
More than likely you have a claim for damages against the driver of the car. It sounds like the driver may have parked his or her car and exited without looking for approaching bicyclists. When this happens, the bicyclist is considered a victim of being ‘doored’. Sadly, bicyclists who are doored often flip over… Read More »
Are Children At Higher Risk For Suffering Bicycle Accident Injuries In The Summer?
Yes. Especially with summer coming up, children are more susceptible to being in Florida bicycle accidents. This is because kids typically play outside more during the summer, they are smaller in size—making it harder for drivers to see them—and they aren’t aware of the dangers drivers present to them. Even on quiet residential streets,… Read More »
