The injuries you sustain in a bicycle accident can be catastrophic because your entire body is vulnerable to the impact of a vehicle collision. Bicycle accident injuries can leave you unable to care for yourself or your family and unable to return to work or to the activities you enjoyed prior to your accident.
Call us as soon as you can after the accident to discuss your legal and financial recovery options. You may be able to have your medical bills, property loss, and other accident-related expenses covered by the at-fault driver’s insurer.
Avoid speaking to or negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurance company alone. Doing so might result in a smaller settlement than you deserve. Call the Pembroke Pines bicycle accident lawyers of Ben Crump Law, PLLC at 800-761-5225.
Bicyclists Are Vulnerable to Accidents
A collision between a vehicle and a bicycle can lead to serious injuries for the bicyclist. The average bicycle weighs only a fraction of what even the smallest passenger car might weigh. The size, height, and weight difference between a bicycle and a vehicle can also mean complete destruction of the bike.
Sharing the road with passenger vehicles and large trucks leaves bicyclists vulnerable to injuries, fatalities, and damaged property. Call the Pembroke Pines bicycle accident lawyers of Ben Crump Law, PLLC at 800-761-5225 to speak to us if you were injured or a family member was killed in a bicycle accident.
Bicycle accidents can leave riders with catastrophic injuries that require significant recovery time. Your lawyer can help you file a claim for financial compensation if a family member was injured or killed in a bicycle accident. If you were injured as the result of a collision between your bicycle and a vehicle, speak to us right away. We can help you file a claim for financial compensation for your medical and other accident-related expenses.
For a free legal consultation with a bicycle accidents lawyer serving Pembroke Pines, call 800-761-5225
Document the Bicycle Accident that Caused Your Injuries
In a collision between a bicyclist and a vehicle, the bicycle rider is likely to be much more severely injured. The bicycle is also much more likely to be significantly or irreparably damaged.
The severity of your injuries might mean you are unable to file an accident report on the scene. You should make a point of filing a report as soon as possible after the accident at the scene, if you can. A police report is required by law if someone is injured, your bike or the car that hit you sustain significant damage, or someone is killed in the accident under Sec. 316.066 of the Florida Statutes. A mandatory report must be filed within ten days of the accident in which you were involved.
A police report will contain information and details your lawyer can use to prove your claim for financial compensation, such as:
- A description of the at-fault vehicle
- The at-fault driver’s contact information
- Witness accounts and contact information
- Contact information for the at-fault driver’s insurer
The police report may also contain other information that might prove valuable to your case. Share your accident report with the lawyer who represents your case. Call the Pembroke Pines bicycle accident lawyers of Ben Crump Law, PLLC at 800-761-5225 today.
Gather Additional Documents and Evidence for Your Lawyer
Use your smartphone to take pictures of your bicycle and of the damage. You should also take pictures of the other vehicle involved, especially of the point of impact between it and your bicycle.
In addition to a copy of the police report and photos, try to obtain the following items as well to help bolster and support your claim for financial compensation:
- Pictures that show weather and road conditions at the time of the accident
- Medical treatment plans that can help assess your future medical needs
- Medical bills that document your emergency care and accident injuries
- Accurate and accumulated costs for medical devices like crutches and casts
- Cost estimates to fully repair or replace your damaged bicycle
Your lawyer may be able to help you compile these and other documents needed to hold the at-fault driver responsible for your accident-related expenses.
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You May Be Entitled to a Monetary Award for Your Bicycle Accident Injuries
You can endure serious injuries in a collision between your bicycle and a vehicle. Your bicycle may be destroyed in the accident as well. You should not be forced to pay the costs of your medical treatments or the cost to repair or replace your bicycle.
A lawyer can help you pursue damages from the at-fault driver or his insurance company. We are prepared to help you in the following ways:
- Keeping you updated at every stage in the process
- Answering any questions you may have
- Representing you at trial, if necessary
- Valuating your damages
- Representing your interests
- Handling all communication with insurance companies
- Filing all paperwork within relevant timelines
Call us as soon after the accident as you can. To reach Ben Crump Law, PLLC, call 800-761-5225 today.
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