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Florida cyclists 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.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration, in 2010, there were 618 cyclists killed and 52,000 seriously injured in traffic accidents. This accounts for 2% of all people injured in traffic accidents. This includes cyclists on unicycles, tricycles, and any other non-motorized pedal-powered vehicle. This is shows an improvement over the 628 people who died in bicycle related accidents in 2009.
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 to prevent a head or brain injury. 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 strongly recommend that your helmet be certified by ANSI or the Snell Memorial Foundation.
Another important safety consideration for cyclists is to always wear brightly colored clothing, especially during the day, dawn or dusk. Fluorescent colors increase a rider’s visibility. We also recommend to try to avoid riding a night. If you must ride or train at night, it is important to use a front light and flashing red rear reflector. Special clothing made with reflective tape should also be worn on night rides.
A surprising number of people are seriously injured or killed riding their bicycles while drunk. Nearly one out of four cyclists killed in 2010 had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit of .08/g/dl or higher. Accordingly, we urge you to never drink and ride a bicycle.
We have assisted injured cyclists who have had accidents due to debris in the road, poorly maintained surfaces or other hidden defects. When this happens it is important that our attorneys and investigators immediately photograph the scene of the crash and obtain witness statements.
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.
For over 25 years, we have represented families of people injured and killed across the State of Florida in bicycle accidents. If you have been involved in a traffic accident in Florida while riding a bicycle, call Aronfeld Trial Lawyers for a free initial consultation regarding your legal rights as an accident victim.
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Call 866-597-4529Send us a messageIf someone else’s carelessness caused a bicycle accident and you were hurt, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering. A free consultation can tell you where you stand.
For most negligence claims, Florida’s deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the injury. Claims for wrongful death, medical malpractice and claims against government agencies follow different rules, so talk to a lawyer early.
Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover.
Get medical care, report what happened, photograph the scene and your injuries, collect names and phone numbers of witnesses, and avoid giving recorded statements to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
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