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Many adults and children love riding bikes and enjoy the freedom that cycling provides. Unfortunately, many cyclists sustain injuries every year because of careless motorists. Bicyclists can take every safety precaution and wear all the correct safety gear, but if they are in a collision with a vehicle, they will likely sustain severe injuries. Accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycles often result in life-changing injuries that require long-term care, or which result in death.
There are many reasons bicycle accidents happen in this state, but the most prominent cause is driver negligence. If you sustained injuries because of a reckless motorist, contact a skilled Palm Bay bicycle accident lawyer to go over your rights and options. Our team of personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve from liable parties.
A cyclist can suffer many injuries in an accident. Most riders are not protected in their face, arms, legs, or chest, leaving them vulnerable to serious injury and even death if a car hits them. Fortunately, our attorneys are well-equipped to help injured cyclists recover the full value of their damages, regardless of how severe their injuries are.
Head trauma is a common injury in bicycle crashes. A cyclist could sustain concussions, skull fractures, or traumatic brain injuries in the event of an accident, which can develop into long-term or permanent impairments if left untreated.
Back and spine injuries are unfortunately common for bicyclists when a vehicle strikes them. They may suffer a broken back, spinal disc damages, and other severe back injuries that lead to permanent or temporary paralysis.
If the cyclist is thrown from their bike and their face collides with the road or vehicle, they could sustain severe injuries to the face or jaw, including fractures, losing teeth, broken nose, and eye injuries.
Many bike riders sustain broken bones when they are in a collision with an automobile. They commonly suffer compound fractures, traumatic breaks, and collarbone fractures.
An experienced legal professional will complete a thorough investigation to recover the evidence needed to prove liability in civil court. They will negotiate with insurance agencies and advocate on an injured cyclist’s behalf. If the negotiations do not result in a settlement offer that everyone agrees with, they will take the case to civil court and present evidence of driver negligence to a judge and jury.
If the court finds that the driver in a bicycle crash case was negligent, it may award economic and non-economic damages to compensate the cyclist for their damages. The compensation awarded in a successful bike accident lawsuit would cover losses such as:
Our experienced lawyers in Palm Bay specialize in bicycle accident injury claims and will investigate your case and collect evidence to help you build a solid claim.
After a driver’s negligence causes a bike rider to suffer an otherwise preventable injury, the cyclist only has four years to file a claim in civil court, per Florida Statutes 95.11. If the bike rider misses this statutory deadline, they will likely lose the opportunity to collect compensation for their injuries and losses. To avoid this, it is best for an injured cyclist to let a local lawyer file the claim with the court on their behalf.
A bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver can have devastating effects on every aspect of your life, leaving you with severe injuries and, potentially, a long-term or permanent disability.
With mounting medical bills and missed time form work, the aftermath of a biking collision can be stressful. If you sustained injuries while riding a bike because of a negligent motorist, reach out to a Palm Bay bicycle accident lawyer to schedule a consultation.
