Florida Bicycle Accidents

Brandon Bicycle & Pedestrian Lawyer

It’s not a record Florida is proud to hold, but a 2021 report by Smart Growing America puts the Sunshine State at the top of the list of most dangerous states for pedestrians. Florida had nine of the 13 deadliest metropolitan areas in the country for people on foot out and about. South Florida alone reported 1,675 pedestrian deaths between 2010 and 2019. Part of the reason is that cars often go too fast on city streets, and drivers are often distracted. Distracted, reckless drivers pose a risk to pedestrians.

Many bicycling accidents are caused by the pure negligence of others. Any cyclist knows that the main traffic risks come from three sources: reckless, belligerent, or blindsided motorists; swinging car doors, and jaywalking pedestrians.

Cyclists must somehow be alert to these dangers while simultaneously keeping a close eye on the pavement for potholes, metal plates, and other ground-level hazards. Because of the detailed nature of bicycle accident claims, seek the assistance of the experienced bicycle accident attorneys of Holland & Lamoureux as soon as possible to immediately begin protecting your rights.

The most common type of serious pedestrian accident is that involving a negligent motorist. Well over 5,000 pedestrians perish at the hands of negligent automobile drivers. Another 78,000 victims are seriously injured in car or truck accidents—often the fault of the automobile driver.

Countless pedestrians are seriously injured in non-vehicular accidents each year. These may be attributed to defects in sidewalks or parking lots, poor property maintenance, construction-related accidents, or harmful debris or materials on public walkways.

If a loved one or you have been injured in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits up to $10,000 from the vehicle that injured them or from any vehicle owned in their household.

In order to get the full Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits you may be entitled to, it is important to speak to the qualified Florida attorneys of Holland & Lamoureux who have experience dealing with bicycle and pedestrian injury cases.

If you have been injured in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to the following benefits:

• Medical bills
• Wage loss
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and disfigurement

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident, your first step should be to contact the experienced lawyers of Holland & Lamoureux at 813-655-9069 for a free case evaluation.

Whether you have broken bones, scratches & scrapes or you have been seriously injured or worse, you should know your rights.

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