Coral Springs Bicycle Accident Lawyer

In recent years, more and more people are making the choice to use bicycles as a mode of transportation. Some ride for health and exercise; others want to reduce their carbon footprint; and some just ride for pleasure.

As the number of cyclists on the road increases, so does the risk of serious accidents between bikes and cars. If you’re riding a bike and hit by a car, there can be devastating consequences, with injuries that take years to heal or result in a life-altering disability.

Bicycle Accident Injuries Can Be Severe

Cyclists can suffer life-changing injuries after a collision with a negligent driver. Even the slightest impact can throw you off your bicycle and onto an abrasive road or sidewalk, causing severe injuries or even wrongful death. Medical costs, lost wages, and other losses can pile up quickly when recovering from the injuries inflicted by the crash and can lead to financial ruin if left unpaid by insurers or liable parties.

Determining liability after a bicycle accident can be challenging, but a skilled Coral Springs bicycle accident attorney can help you establish fault and determine how much culpable parties and insurers owe you. You may still be eligible for compensation from the driver, even if you partially contributed to the accident. You may be able to recover compensation if you suffered any of the following injuries:

• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal organ damage
• Pain and suffering
• Paralysis
• Spinal injuries
• Wrongful death
• Other injuries

Contact the Coral Springs bicycle accident attorney at Rosenberg Law Firm to discuss your options.

What to Expect Our Coral Springs Bicycle Accident Attorneys

When you choose an attorney from Rosenberg law firm to represent you after a bicycle accident, you are putting an experienced legal representative on your side. For years, we have helped injury victims recover the compensation they deserve after an accident.

You can also count on our Coral Springs bicycle accident lawyer to deliver the following services:

• Free Consultation: We offer free consultations to provide legal answers. You will speak directly with an attorney about your rights and possible outcomes.
• Full Service: You can focus on your recovery while we handle your case. Our legal team will communicate with medical providers, witnesses, insurance companies, and others. We will research your accident extensively and construct a strategy that fights for the best possible outcome under the given circumstances.
• Focus: Leave your case details in the capable hands of our legal team so you can focus on recovering physically, mentally, and emotionally after your accident.
• Contingency Fees: You do not pay anything in advance for our legal team to represent your case. We are not compensated until we obtain a settlement or civil award for you.
• Legal Resources: The ability to investigate an accident and preserve evidence is critical for proving your allegations. Our law firm has access to a deep bench of legal resources that can help add value to your case.

You will never wonder where your case stands when a Coral Springs bicycle accident lawyer represents you. If we can find an opportunity to demand a higher settlement or civil award, Rosenberg Law Firm will appropriately and aggressively pursue your legal rights. Find out more about your legal options by contacting us for a Free Consultation today.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Florida

There are many scenarios that lead to vehicle-on-bicycle accidents, but some of the most common road events that cause injuries include:

Vehicles entering traffic.

When a vehicle enters traffic by turning left or right onto a road from a “T” junction, a driveway, or a parking lot to the right of the bicyclist, the driver may not see the bicyclist. As the driver moves forward, it’s often impossible for the cyclist to avoid hitting the driver’s side of the car.

Right turns.

When bicyclists are on the right side of the road at an intersection, a driver turning right may not see the rider when attempting to turn. As the driver makes the turn, the bicyclist may hit the passenger side of the vehicle or be run off the road.

Left turns.

A driver turning left through traffic may fail to yield to an oncoming bicyclist the way he would for another car.

Rear-end accidents.

Being rear-ended at a speed that would only result in minor fender damage to a car can cause a critical injury to a bicyclist.

Where and When Florida Bicycle Accidents Happen

Unlike vehicle-on-vehicle accidents, many vehicle-on-bicycle accidents do not happen at intersections. Approximately 58 percent of accidents happen elsewhere. Additionally, there is strong evidence that bicycle lanes are great protection for riders because only 4 percent of accidents happen while riders are in bicycle lanes.

The time of day also factors into when vehicle-on-bicycle accident occur. Fifty-one percent of bicycle accidents happen during the day, while 45 percent happen at night.

How Florida Law Protects Bicyclists

Under Florida law, a bicyclist on the road is considered a vehicle. That means bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities that cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles have, and people who violate those rights by causing an accident can be held legally liable for any injuries.

The law says that vehicles must share the road with cyclists, and drivers have the same essential duty of care to a bicyclist as they do to other drivers, with a few legal differences. For instance, Florida, like many states, now has a three-foot “safe zone” rule for bicyclists. First passed by state legislature in 2006, this law states that any vehicle attempting to pass a bicyclist must leave at least three feet of space between the rider and the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in fines or charges of reckless endangerment or even assault.

When riding in a shared lane, bicyclists generally keep to the right to remain visible and allow motor vehicles to pass easily. However, bicyclists do not need to stay on the shoulder or ride in the gutter and may switch to the left side of the road if conditions require doing so for safety. Cyclists do not have to share the road if it’s too narrow to permit side-by-side traffic.

How to Get Legal Help For Your Coral Springs Bicycle Accident

If you or someone you love suffered injuries while riding a bicycle, a personal injury lawsuit may be the only way that you can fully recover financially. Many injured riders are eligible to seek compensation from the expenses related to the accident, including emergency medical treatment and long-term care needs, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and lost wages, as well as compensation for the pain and suffering.

The Law Office of Andrew G. Rosenberg, P.A. is here to help bicyclists who have been injured by careless or negligent drivers start the process of financial recovery. Our experienced legal team will stand up for your legal rights and fight to get you fair compensation. Let us work on the legal side of your case, so you can stay focused on the most important thing after your injury—getting better.

Have You Been Injured In A Florida Bicycle Accident?

If you’ve been hurt in a bicycle accident you need to speak with an experienced Florida bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954) 755-7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and all points in between.