Call Us Today Getting hit while on a bike changes everything fast. One moment you’re riding, and the next you’re dealing with injuries, a damaged bike, medical appointments, and an insurance company that isn’t in any hurry to help you. You need someone to handle your claim and ensure you’re treated fairly.
The Weston personal injury lawyers at Viles & Beckman have been representing injured people across South Florida since 1995, with more than 40 years of combined experience and over $100 million recovered for clients.
Our bicycle accident lawyers in Weston give every case their full attention, no matter how big or small. You pay nothing unless they win, and from the first call to the last, you’ll be treated like family.
What Challenges Are Involved in a Bike Accident Claim?
When a driver hits a cyclist, the rider may have a right to pursue compensation. How that actually looks depends on a few different things. The first challenge is Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault for the accident, you cannot recover anything.
Even partial fault being assigned to you reduces your total compensation. Drivers and their insurance companies know this, and some will look for ways to shift blame onto the cyclist to reduce what they owe. The second challenge is the insurance process itself. Insurance adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you.
Their job is to settle claims for as little as possible, and they are good at it. Without legal representation pushing back, many cyclists end up accepting settlements that don’t come close to covering their actual losses. A Weston bicycle accident lawyer can make sure your rights are protected.
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Why Having the Right Legal Team Makes a Difference
Insurance negotiations in bicycle accident cases are rarely straightforward. Insurers will look at every angle to reduce what they pay out, and without experienced legal representation, it’s easy to accept far less than your claim is worth.
Experienced personal injury attorneys know how to build a case that accounts for every category of loss.
What a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Does for Your Claim
From the moment you hire an attorney, we take the weight of the legal process off your shoulders so you can focus on your recovery.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- Investigate the accident by gathering police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and any other evidence that establishes what happened and who was at fault
- Document your damages by working with medical professionals to build a complete record of your injuries, treatment, and projected future medical costs
- Handle all communication with insurance adjusters so you don’t say anything that can be used to minimize your claim
- Calculate the full value of your claim, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and long-term impacts on your quality of life
- Push back on low settlement offers and negotiate aggressively for a resolution that reflects what you actually lost
- Prepare your case for trial if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, because the willingness to go to court is often what moves insurers to the table
- Meet all legal deadlines, including Florida’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, so your right to compensation is never put at risk
The difference between handling a claim alone and having an experienced attorney in your corner often comes down to how much you recover and whether the full scope of your losses ever gets recognized at all.
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Bicycle Accidents Cause Some of the Most Serious Injuries We See
Because cyclists are exposed and unprotected, the injuries from a collision with a motor vehicle tend to be serious. Some of the most common injuries our bicycle accident attorneys in Weston see include:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Even with a helmet, a violent impact can cause a traumatic brain injury. Some types of brain injuries can result in severe brain damage with long-term cognitive effects. Any head impact in a bicycle accident deserves immediate medical evaluation.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis. This can carry a lifetime of lifestyle changes and medical expenses that impact the cyclists and their families for years to come.
Broken Bones
Fractures to the arms, wrists, collarbone, ribs, and legs are common as cyclists instinctively brace for impact or are thrown from their bikes.
Internal Bleeding
Blunt force trauma from a collision can cause internal bleeding that isn’t immediately visible. Symptoms may not appear right away, which is one of the reasons seeing a doctor immediately after any accident is so important.
Road Rash
Sliding across pavement tears through skin and can cause deep tissue damage, nerve injury, and serious infection if not treated properly.
Emotional Distress
The psychological impact of a serious accident is real and often underestimated. Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder are all documented outcomes of severe bicycle crashes and are a legitimate part of a personal injury claim.
Click To ContactWhy Bicycle Accidents Happen and Who Is Usually at Fault
Most bicycle accidents don’t happen because a cyclist was being reckless. They happen because a driver wasn’t paying attention or misjudged the space a rider needed.
Some of the most common causes we see include:
- Distracted driving. A driver looking at their phone, adjusting the radio, or simply not focused on the road ahead can fail to see a cyclist until it’s too late.
- Failure to yield. Intersections are among the most dangerous places for cyclists. Drivers who roll through stop signs or cut across bike lanes without checking for riders cause serious accidents.
- Dooring. When a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist, there is often no time to react. These accidents can send a rider flying and result in significant injuries.
- Speeding. Higher vehicle speeds mean less reaction time and more force on impact. Speeding near bike lanes or in residential areas puts cyclists at serious risk.
- Traffic signal violations. Running red lights and ignoring traffic signals is one of the leading causes of intersection accidents involving cyclists.
- Poor road conditions. Potholes, uneven pavement, missing signage, and debris in bike lanes can cause a cyclist to lose control, sometimes with no vehicle involved at all.
Talk to Our Weston Bicycle Accident Law Firm Today
You were following the rules of the road. You got hurt anyway. Now you’re dealing with an insurance company that isn’t moving fast enough. That’s exactly the situation Viles & Beckman was built for.
Since 1995, our team has gone to bat for injured cyclists and accident victims across South Florida. We bring over 40 years of combined experience and genuine commitment to every case, regardless of size.
We will tell you honestly what your claim is worth, handle the legal heavy lifting, and keep you informed every step of the way. You pay nothing unless we win. There is no cost to talk to a lawyer. Reach out today for a free consultation with our Weston bicycle accident attorneys.
