Under Florida law, bicycles are afforded rights and privileges
similar to that of pedestrians. Automobiles must exercise due care to
avoid colliding with any bicycle or pedestrian, and they must also
yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and bicycles lawfully within an
intersection.
Bicycle accidents can often cause serious injuries. By its very
nature, a bicycle does not offer much protection against the force of a
two ton automobile. As a result, after a bicycle accident, the injured
rider may have suffered very traumatic personal injuries. Medical
treatment should be sought immediately either at the Emergency Room or
with your primary physician.
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“By its very nature, a bicycle does not offer much protection against the force of a two ton automobile.”
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The personal injuries arising out of a
bicycle accident can cause not only physical pain, but also emotional
anxiety and financial hardship as the result of a loss of earning
capacity and ongoing medical bills. These hardships can result in
unintended stress upon family and loved ones. Following a bicycle
accident, what was once considered an easy task frequently becomes a
chore.
If you have suffered a legitimate injury as the result of a bicycle
accident, please call the law office of Vincent E. Schindeler, P.A. at
(954) 522-8686. We offer free consultations and work on an contingency
fee basis for all bicycle accidents in Broward, Palm Beach, and
Miami-Dade Counties, which means that there is no fee unless we
successfully resolve your case. We can help ensure that you are
provided with the compensation that you deserve.
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