Bicycle Accident Lawyer in New Jersey

Cycling has become a popular hobby for many people, especially in South Florida. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are common and can lead to serious consequences for riders who are victims in bicycle accidents.

Under Florida law, bicycles are considered as vehicles, and cyclists must follow the same traffic laws as drivers of other vehicles. Therefore, bicycle accidents are often handled in the same manner as a motor vehicle accident.

In accidents involving both a bicycle and a motor vehicle, an injured cyclist will be able to use PIP benefits. However, in an accident where there is no automobile involved, an injured cyclist would likely not be able to utilize no-fault PIP benefits. This is because most policies have specific exclusions for losses caused by non-automobile transportation devices.

In order to qualify for compensation beyond the $10,000 threshold, an injured cyclist must prove that a third party acted negligently, thereafter leading to injuries documented by medical care. Lawsuits involving bicycles often include the following:

• Negligence against a vehicle driver for causing injuries which are severe, disabling or disfiguring

• Negligence against road maintenance entities for defective road design, or for failure to maintain the roads

Common causes of bicycle accidents include:

• Failure to use the turn signal

• Intoxicated driving

• Failure to properly yield to oncoming traffic

• Reckless driving

• Driving through a red light or stop sign

• Rear-ending the cyclist or side-swiping the cyclist

• Failure to see the bicyclist approaching

• Failure to check mirrors for the cyclist

Our skilled bicycle accident attorney can help you recover medical costs, lost wages, and damages:

• Past medical expenses

• Future medical expenses

• Lost wages

• Loss of earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Mental anguish

• Loss of consortium

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, our experienced bicycle accident lawyer is ready to fight for your rights and hold insurance companies accountable for fair compensation. Contact our bike accident injury attorney today to schedule your free consultation.