I have also had my own share of serious bike accidents, including being hit by a car.  Fortunately, I recovered from my crashes, but I understand the unique nature of bicycle accidents both as a cyclist and as a lawyer.  This includes incidents when the bicycle has been improperly designed, assembled or maintained by a bike shop.

Florida cyclist often do not know that they are entitled to insurance benefits if they are injured in a crash with a car or truck.  We recommend that any Florida cyclist who owns a car to purchase Uninsured Motorist Coverage.  This will provide valuable coverage if they are in an accident.

If you have been involved in a bicycle crash and you use a GPS device on your bicycle, you should immediately download all the relevant information such as the time, date, place and speed at the time of impact.  This could help prove your case in the event that a claim is filed.  Modern bicycle computers provide evidence that can be used to help you win your case.

Our Florida bicycle injury law firm strongly recommends that a proper fitting bicycle helmet be used at all times no matter how short the ride.  If you are involved in an accident where you helmet hits the ground, replace the helmet even if there does not appear to be damage. We also recommend that your helmet by certified by ANSI or the Snell Memorial Foundation.