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Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable for Bicycle Accidents
We know how to prove a driver was at fault, even when they deny it. Our expert team investigates all forms of negligence, including:
- Violating Florida's 3-foot law: Drivers are legally required to give bicyclists a minimum of three feet of passing distance. We know how to prove when they fail to do so.
- The "right hook" or "left cross": The most common crashes, where a driver turns directly in front of or into a cyclist who has the right-of-way.
- Distracted driving: Texting, looking at GPS, or any other action that takes a driver's eyes off the road.
- "Dooring": A driver or passenger opening their car door directly into an oncoming cyclist's path.
- Failing to yield: Running a stop sign or red light, or pulling out of a driveway or parking lot without looking.
We Understand the Catastrophic Trauma of a Bicycle Crash
With no protection, a cyclist absorbs 100% of the impact. We have extensive experience handling cases involving the specific, severe trauma that results. We fight for compensation for all of it:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): Even with a helmet, a high-speed impact can cause a TBI, leading to permanent cognitive, physical, or emotional disabilities.
- Spinal cord injuries: Any damage to the back or neck can be catastrophic, resulting in partial or complete paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia).
- Severe road rash: This is a traumatic friction burn that scrapes away skin, is incredibly painful, and often requires skin grafts to heal, leaving permanent scars.
- Orthopedic trauma: Complex fractures to the clavicle (collarbone), wrists, arms, pelvis, and legs are extremely common and may require multiple surgeries and lead to lifelong pain or arthritis.
