Fort Lauderdale Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Injured in a bicycle accident?

Two percent of the 6.2 million traffic accidents that occur in the U.S. every year involve bicyclists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That equates to nearly 125,000 accidents annually, or 340 accidents every day. As a result of these accidents, 50,000 people are injured, and 700 are killed. This high rate of injury is due to the exposure and lack of protection afforded a bicyclist. A rider fully outfitted with the maximum safety equipment will still only be protected by a helmet, goggles, and impact pads on their knees and elbows. In the event that the rider is struck by a vehicle or run off the road, there is little chance that their safety gear will help in the avoidance of serious injuries.

Weinstein, Scharf & Dubinsky has provided legal support to many individuals injured in bicycle accidents, and we understand the danger bicycle riders face daily. Bicyclists are often regarded as an obstruction or a nuisance, and so are given less consideration or attention by motorists than a person in a nother vehicle. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, we will help you defend your rights as a rider. Contact a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer at our firm, and we will seek the compensation you deserve as a victim of serious injury.

Right of Way on a Bicycle

On the road, you, as a bicyclist, are afforded the same rights and responsibilities as those operating motor vehicles. You must still adhere to traffic laws and allow pedestrians the right of way. By the same token, you deserve to have your bike lanes recognized by motorists, and you deserve to have larger vehicles give you the right of way as you cross the street. If your rights have been violated while on a bicycle and you have suffered injury as a result, you need to contact a lawyer who can fight for the compensation for damages you are entitled to.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident attorney if you have been involved in an accident while on your bicycle and are seeking damages from those responsible.