My name is Spencer Aronfeld. I am a Board Certified Trial Lawyer who has had significant experience representing injured cyclists across Florida and the United States. I have helped all levels of cyclists from commuters to professional racers. I have been able to obtain settlements for lost wages, medical expenses, damaged bicycles and pain and suffering. I take all cases on a contingent basis and provide free consultations.

If you have been injured in a car accident or by a defective product, please call me. I would like to help you.

This year alone, Aronfeld Trial Lawyers have collected over $500,000.00 for injured cyclists and have represented dozens of cyclists of all levels, from recreational, to international professional road cyclists, in cases around the country.
 

	Bad Medicine The Butcher of South Beach (Read Full Article) HTM Nationally publicized story. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers on this internationally and nationally publicized case.

Spencer Aronfeld has sought compensation for people against Walt Disney World, P.A.C. Construction, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., Todel Apartments, the Florida Marlins, and more. In fact, Aronfeld was directly responsible for one of the largest verdicts in a personal injury case against Disney, which was recounted in the book Disney: The Mouse Betrayed.

Aronfeld is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law (1991), where he was also Associate Editor of the InterAmerican Law Review and served as a clerk for the 3rd District Court of Appeals and the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. 

Aronfeld Trial Lawyers received and maintain the highest, most prestigious, and preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating.

Top 10 Tips For Cyclists
(Courtesy Aronfeld Trial Lawyers)

	Always wear a Helmet, to as much as possible, protect yourself from injury. If able, the injured cyclist, should always call the police and get an accident report.
	Always carry identification, such as a dog tag, or driver's license.
	If you don't have health insurance, your car's PIP (assuming accident is with a car) will pay generally up to $10,000.00 in either lost wages or medical expenses. This is primary and will pay before the other driver's coverage goes into affect.
	Have UM coverage. This is Uninsured or Underinsured coverage of at least $25,000.00 or more. Most people driving do not have BI (Bodily Injury) 2coverage which will pay them for their pain and suffering, disability, etc. Florida law does not even require it. And most drivers (90%) won't spend the money to buy BI. So the ONLY way to protect yourself and your family is to have UM. If you have more than one car in the family ask your agent about stacking the coverage. Remember the agent works for the insurance company and will probably dissuade you from purchasing it since it the coverage that the insurance company will most likely have to pay on thereby decreasing their revenue. Get UM and get as much as you can afford.
	Use your PIP to pay for ER and Ambulance as much as possible. Since health insurance will have a lien on your case and will have to be paid back from your settlement or judgment. PIP does not have to be. In addition with PIP you can see whomever you wish as opposed to seeing only an "insurance approved" doctor.
	Seek medical care. Most cyclist are pretty tough and can handle more pain than the average person. Go see a qualified, Board Certified and insured orthopedic surgeon or neurologist for your diagnosis. Stay far away from accident clinics and low end medical providers. You are going to need the best care possible. In addition, do not delay. The longer you wait and put off seeing someone, the more likely a significant finding can go undiagnosed and the more difficult it will be to relate your injuries to the crash.
	Take pictures. Take pictures of your bike, body, the scene, everything.
	Check with your insurance company to see if your bike is covered. Most auto policies exclude bikes as well as some homeowners overages. You may need a rider. Plus, if the driver that hits you, may only have $10,000.00 in Property Damage. This may not cover a full carbon bike, computer, helmet, clothes, glasses, IPOD, cell phone, etc...
	Preserve the evidence. Most folks want their bike to be repaired and back on the road. However, many property damage claims are lost since the adjuster gets to the shop in time to see a repaired bike and refuses to pay for the full damage. Wait to repair the bike until the case is concluded.
	Don't sign or say anything to an insurance adjuster until you have had a chance to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.