Name: Bicycle Accidents
Brand: Abrahamson and Uiterwyk
Rating: 4.9 (1290 reviews)

Florida Bicycle Accident Attorney Near You

Even more than accidents involving motorcycles, having an accident while you’re riding your bicycle can be devastating. A car, truck, or even a pedestrian-caused bicycle accident can result in major injuries. Automobile and commercial truck insurers are interested in settling quickly and cheaply – but you’re hurt, and your property is damaged. Ensuring you’re taken care of beyond the accrued costs and into your future is an important step in a favorable outcome.

The expert bicycle accident injury lawyers at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk are here to help you understand the nuances of bicycle accident injury cases. We look out for you, not an insurance company’s bottom line.

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When an accident involves a car and a bicycle, it is typically the driver of the car that is at fault. Drivers need to be aware of bicyclists on the road and act accordingly. Some common causes of bicycle accidents include:

Being Hit with an Open Door–when a bicyclist is hit by an open door on a vehicle, the effects can be devastating. Drivers have an obligation to check around them before opening the vehicle door.
Intersection Accidents–drivers must exercise due care when entering an intersection to avoid a collision with a bicycle. It is common for a car to make a left turn in front of a cyclist, ignoring the right of way. Bicyclists should also yield the right of way when necessary.
Right Turns in Front of a Cyclist--drivers should pay attention and be aware of their surroundings, especially when making turns. A right turn in front of a cyclist can be deadly.
Rear-ending a Cyclist—sometimes bicyclists have to ride in the road with cars when there are no bike lanes available. Cars should leave plenty of stopping room in front of them and keep in mind that cyclists can’t always keep up the pace.

Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

An accident that involves a vehicle and a bicycle will come with certain common injuries. Typically, the bicyclist involved in the accident will be hit by the car and then will hit the pavement. This can result in blunt force trauma to the body. Common bicycle accident injuries that result include:

Traumatic brain injury and other head injuries
Facial fractures and lacerations
Spinal cord injuries – see C4567 fusion settlements in Florida
Bone fractures
Damage to internal organs
Other soft tissue injuries

Here are a few examples of settlements which we obtained for our clients who were bicycling while injured. We were pleased to obtain our clients compensation for their injuries.

$600,000/Motor Vehicle – Bicycle Accident

Our client sustained a closed head injury while riding a bicycle when struck by a vehicle.

$100,000/Bicycle Accident

This tragic crash occurred when our client was riding his bicycle in the parking lot area of a public boat ramp in Clearwater, Florida. As he was riding, a large truck being driven by the defendant pulled out directly in front of our client. He veered to the right in an attempt to avoid colliding with the truck, however, his bicycle fell to the right as a result, and he hit the ground hard.

Our client was rushed to the hospital, where x-rays revealed serious, unstable fractures in the neck. Three days after the crash, our client underwent surgery to fuse the bones of his cervical and upper thoracic spine.

Unfortunately, in this case, the negligent driver was uninsured. Our client did, however, purchase what is known as uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”) UM coverage is insurance that protects you by providing compensation if you are injured by a negligent driver who is either uninsured or underinsured for your damages. In seeking compensation for our client, we were limited to the amount of insurance our client had purchased. Based on our efforts though, we were able to recover all the available UM insurance for our client.

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"Abrahamson and Uiterwyk Car Accident Attorneys are the best I have ever seen. The team of lawyers in that firm along with their associates work together to get you the most money possible for the injuries you suffered. "

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"When I got into my bike accident in February, I had no idea who, or where to turn …Thankfully I found Abrahamson & Uiterwyk they worked diligently on my case and we settled for the full amount 8 months later. Amy was especially helpful answering all my questions, and phone calls and texts, she kept me informed every step of the way. "

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"We had the misfortune of having to retain an attorney after our 15 yr old was hit on his bike by a car. We hit the attorney jackpot lottery with A&U…The entire staff is incredible and very supportive and caring. I never felt that we were” just another case”. "

– Gail Smith

Our former clients have provided hundreds of positive online reviews. Nevertheless, each case is different and prospective clients may not obtain the same or similar results. We always strive for excellent client communication and client satisfaction. We would be honored to have the opportunity to review your case.

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The Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Attorneys and Injury Law Team

“A system of hiring an attorney on an hourly basis rewards inefficiency, creates delays and commonly creates negative issues between the lawyer and the client. Representing clients on a contingency basis in which the law firm earns a percentage of the settlement, however, is much more rewarding for the client and the injury attorneys.”

– Erik Abrahamson, Injury Attorney & Partner

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Florida Helmet Use Law

According to the Florida Helmet Use Law, kids who are younger than 16 are required to wear bike helmets. However, the statute specifically precludes using the fact that the bike rider did not wear a helmet as evidence of negligence.

Statistics Regarding Bike Accidents and Helmet Use

Young cyclists are more likely than adult cyclists to die from head injuries
One state found that out of all cyclists who were using helmets and who were involved in an accident, only 13 percent of bicyclists were seriously injured and only 3 percent died.
In 2006, 95 percent of bicyclists who died in bike accidents were not wearing helmets.
Kids between 10 and 14 of age are at a greater risk for traumatic brain injuries than other children.
Some safety experts believe that up to 75 percent of bicycle-related deaths among children could be prevented if they wore a helmet.
An estimated 39,000 to 45,000 head injuries could be prevented with the universal use of bike helmets.

Florida Bicycle Accident Injury Attorney

Bike Accident Claims in Florida

A large part of a bicycle accident claim is detailing the type of injuries that a person sustained. Some bike accidents may relate to parts of the body that would not be affected by the use or nonuse of a bike helmet, such as a broken leg, spinal cord fracture, or back injury.

However, traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, and neck injuries are some of the most common injuries that individuals sustain in bike accidents.

Although the insurer may attempt to use it against you if you were not wearing a bicycle helmet, Florida bicycle helmet laws prohibit this from being legally permissible evidence to show any negligence on your part. Nevertheless, it is best to always wear a helmet to avoid injury and any difficulties in a potential lawsuit.

With the increasing popularity of electric bikes, understanding e-bike accident law has become more important, as these cases often involve unique factors such as speed, motorized components, and specific regulations that differ from traditional bicycles.

More About Bicycle Accidents in Florida

Contact an Experienced Florida Bicycle Accident Attorney

If you’ve been seriously injured in a bicycle accident, and require more information from a bicycle accident lawyer near you, contact the nearby attorneys at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk online or call 866-984-9268 to set up a free consultation today. They have the experience you need and are here to help. Learn more about some of our recent bicycle accident settlements here.

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Initial Offer	Final Result	The AU Difference
$1,500,000	$5,000,000	$3,500,000
$0	$5,000,000	$5,000,000
$300,000	$1,600,000	$1,300,000
$0	$1,575,000	$1,575,000
$675,000	$1,330,000	$655,000
$0	$1,260,000	$1,260,000
$450,000	$1,250,000	$800,000
$300,000	$1,074,168	$774,168
$500,000	$1,000,000	$500,000
$80,000	$938,077	$858,077
$125,000	$690,000	$565,000
$7,500	$650,000	$642,500
$50,000	$775,000	$725,000
$58,644	$525,000	$466,356
$9,000	$450,000	$441,000
$55,000	$455,000	$400,000
$65,000	$650,000	$585,000
$55,000	$500,000	$445,000

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