Florida Bike Accident Lawyers
Because of the warm climate in Florida, bicycling is a primary source of transportation for many of its citizens. Florida is known as the "Sunshine State," and many of the residents bike to work, or just for fun. Bicycling is a part of the Florida lifestyle. Because cyclists and motorists use the same road, accidents often occur. Bike accidents can cause serious injury, including traumatic head injury, or even death. At Farah and Farah, we have been working with Jacksonville bike injury victims for over 25 years, and we are committed to you, the client, and to getting you the best possible compensation for your accident related expenses and damages. We are so committed that you won't pay a fee, not even for a consultation, until your case is won.
Because bicycles offer minimal protection, the cyclist can be seriously injured if he or she is hit by a car. Although there are certain bicycle safety methods that can be used to prevent accidents, often times Florida bike accidents occur due to no fault of the cyclist. These bicycle safety methods include wearing a helmet at all times while riding a bike, along with use of reflectors, proper lighting (especially at night), and wearing brightly colored or reflective clothing to increase visibility. Regular bicycle maintenance is also encouraged to promote bicycle safety. Often times, even though all of the proper precautions are taken, accidents happen due to drivers of other vehicles.
A bicycle rider is susceptible to more injuries than drivers of other vehicles. An accident that involves a motor vehicle puts the cyclist at risk of serious injury, or death. Driver distraction is one of the leading causes of bicycle accidents that involve motor vehicles. Drivers of motor vehicles are often times too busy multi-tasking: talking on the cell phone, talking to their kids, reading, etc. to truly concentrate on the most important task at hand, driving. And when these drivers are responsible for accidents, they can be held liable for damages to the injured party.
If you, or someone you know, have been injured in a bicycle accident, contact an experienced Jacksonville bicycle accident attorney at the Law Offices of Farah and Farah. You may be eligible for damages, both medical and property damages. By law in Florida, drivers of motor vehicles have a duty to be extremely careful and slow down to avoid accidents when bike riders are in the area.
At Farah and Farah, our Florida motor vehicle accident law firm has over 25 years of experience with Florida law, including Florida bicycle accident litigation. We know the law. We will aggressively represent you in negotiations with insurance, and stand behind and vigorously pursue the case, however far it goes. And we never charge a fee until your case is won.