Monthly Archives: February 2020
The Other Driver Is Trying To Sue Me For Their Accident Injuries, But The Crash Was The Result Of A Defective Tire. Shouldn’t The Tire Manufacturer Be Liable And Not Me?
A: If a tire blowout was the cause of the accident and it has been determined that the tire in question was defective, then the other injured parties could also file lawsuits against the tire manufacturer. Whether the tire was designed poorly, had an adhesive failure, or poor materials were used in the manufacturing… Read More »
What Are The Florida Bicycle Helmet Laws?
A: Since there is a lack of a national bicycle helmet law, each state has different helmet laws that apply to bicyclists. Florida was one of the leading states in bicycle helmet awareness and requires children under age 16 to wear bicycle helmets while riding a bike. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute,… Read More »
It’s Unclear Who Is To Blame For The Biker-SUV Brawl That Occurred Last Week In NYC. Since 4 Bikers Have Been Arrested, And 3 Officers Are Found To Be Part Of The Biker Group, Where Does Legal Responsibility For The Accident Fall?
On September 29, 2013, Lien hopped in his SUV with his wife and 2-year-old to celebrate their anniversary. He attests that a group of motorcycles surrounded his vehicle, intentionally slowing his speed, bumped into him with the biker rear tire, finally causing him to run over one of the bikers, which broke his spine… Read More »
I Suffered Road Rash And Facial Trauma In A Bicycle Accident. How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
We are saddened to hear of your bicycle accident injuries, and wish you a full and fast recovery. When determining the worth of a Florida bike accident injury claim, the amount of compensation you may be entitled to will depend on the severity of your injuries, whether or not you needed surgery, if you… Read More »
I Suffered Injuries To My Lower Extremities In A Bicycle Crash With A Vehicle. How Much Should My Claim Be Worth?
Case worth depends on many different variables, such as the extent of your injuries, how long your recovery might be, and whether or not permanent damage has been done. If disfigurement or permanent disabilities have occurred, your case value will be much higher than that of someone who will be back to normal four… Read More »
Sometimes When I’m Driving To Work I Will See A Person Riding A Bike Against The Flow Of Traffic. Is That Legal?
By law, bicyclists are viewed as motorists and expected to follow the same rules of the road as other drivers of vehicles. For this reason, bicycles are NOT permitted to ride against the flow of traffic. But, beware! Most bicycle accidents that involve another vehicle occur in an intersection. Over 60% of those bicycle-vehicle… Read More »
How Can Parents Help Their Children Stay Safe While Riding Their Bikes To School?
Children are often oblivious to the dangers that surround them. While this is a good thing to some degree so that they can enjoy their childhood and innocence, parents also need to help them understand some things that can cause them harm, such as avoiding bicycle accidents. In order to help your child stay… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Bicycle Accident Is Worth Hiring An Attorney? After All, It’s Just A Bike Accident, Which Is Worth Far Less, Right?
Suffering and damages are not measured by the type of vehicle that a victim was driving, or riding, but rather by the severity of the injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Victims and families who lose their loved ones from bicycle accidents don’t readily see the complexity of responsible parties involved… Read More »
I Was Sideswiped By An SUV While I Was Riding My Bike. I Suffered A Broken Collarbone And A Broken Rib. I Don’t Have Any Money Because I Can’t Work. I Don’t Have Money To Even Hire An Attorney. What Should I Do?
Bicycle accidents in South Florida have caused many injuries and even fatalities due to negligent drivers who don’t know how to share the road properly with bicyclists. Cyclists should not have to suffer the financial stresses of the crash while having to deal with the physical injuries. It’s enough to have to deal with… Read More »
I’ve Seen An Increase In Viral Youtube Videos Of Road Rage Between Cyclists And Drivers. Are These Road Rage Scenarios Fabricated Videos, Or Is Bicycle Road Rage A Bona Fide Issue In Broward County?
While some videos are staged and intentionally provoking, road rage between cyclists and drivers is increasing. More and more people are riding bikes. While most cyclists also drive cars within the same week, the reverse is not true. The obvious tension on the road between cyclists and drivers gets out of hand when Broward… Read More »
