Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyers
We are Florida’s bicycle injury experts. Contact us immediately if you were involved in an accident.
You have been injured in a bicycle accident. You’re worried about who is going to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, the damage to your bike. The last thing you need is to be taken advantage of by an insurance company – insurance companies whose goal is to pay you as little as they can.
Bicycle accident attorney Frank Eidson will protect your rights. At the Orlando, Florida law office of Frank M. Eidson, our lawyers have been fighting on behalf of bicycle and pedestrian accident victims for two decades. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of past clients and we can help you too.
Our lawyers handle claims involving car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Bicycle accidents, often occurring at dangerous intersections, can result in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death. Contact our Florida auto accident attorneys to schedule a consultation.
Bicycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 45,000 bicyclists were injured an additional 784 were killed in 2005. Tragically, nearly one-fifth of those killed in bicycle accidents were between 5 and 15 years old.
Due to the low level of protection afforded to a bicyclist, even the most skilled rider faces significant danger if a motorist fails to share the road in a responsible manner. Many bicycle vs. motor vehicle collisions, which account for 33 percent of all bicycle accident injuries, result in traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
Common Bicycle Accident Causes
Motorists must exercise a reasonable amount of care while sharing a roadway with bicyclists. When they do not, catastrophic injuries can occur. Some common bicycle accident causes include:
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Failure to come to a stop at a traffic light or sign
- Failure to stop before turning right a red light
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Sometimes the cause of a bicycle accident is not obvious. Our Florida bicycle accident lawyers will look beyond the often oversimplified police report. When helpful, our accident reconstructionists will thoroughly investigate to find out whether another driver, poor road design, or a defective product caused or contributed to your injuries.
Contact Our Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer
At the law office of Frank M. Eidson, we provide expert legal representation to bicycle accident throughout Florida. Our Orlando bicycle accident lawyer has been providing diligent representation to accident and personal injury victims for 20 years. To discuss your potential claim, contact our personal injury office today. We can help you hold the parties responsible for your injuries liable for their actions.
