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Bicycle Accident Lawyers

FORT LAUDERDALE BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Fort Lauderdale is one of the most dangerous states in the country for bicycle accidents. As of 2011, bicycle accidents in Fort Lauderdale resulted in 129 fatalities accounting which is about 1 out of 6 accident in the country, based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. As the local and state are considering cycling as a way of reducing traffic congestion, it’s important that the right infrastructures are put in place to accommodate this influx of the cyclist. We are bicycle accident lawyers Fort Lauderdale, and we are dedicated to winning justice and compensation for victims involved in a bicycle accident. If you or a loved one is involved in a bike accident in Fort Lauderdale, contact us for a free consultation to discuss your rights as a cyclist. Tourists make more than a million trips a year on the rented bicycles.

The increasing popularity of cycling is leading to an increase in the number of bicycle accidents in Fort Lauderdale. Today, young people are most likely to be seriously injured or killed in a bike accident. A national statistic has recorded an increase in the number of bicycle-related collisions in that area. In the last decade, the average cycler killed has ranged from 36-40 years old, Riders ages 45-54 have highest accident rate. In most cases, those victims are salary earners which add to their financial consequences.

BICYCLE ACCIDENTS IN FORT LAUDERDALE – PERSONAL INJURIES AND FATALITIES

Fort Lauderdale is more than twice as likely to have an accident involving a cyclist than in any other state. Nothing less than 20 riders are killed annually, based on Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. And nothing less than 50,000 riders are injured nationwide. Cycling accidents in Fort Lauderdale lead to amputation injuries, ruptured bones, and brain injuries. Even by merely involving in leisure bicycle ride in Fort Lauderdale accident occurs. While some can be avoided, the negligence on the part of the riders is the contributing factors. You should be riding your bicycle at the edge of the road. And motorists don’t always look out for the bike as they have their attention on the traffic light and other vehicles.

Many bicycle accident victims are entitled to benefits and compensation under their auto insurance policies. This insurance can also be available for toddlers involved in a bicycle accident or those injured by vehicles under their parents’ car insurance policies. All of this compensation can be used to pay the medical bill and treat other pain from the accident. Our Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyers understand car accident laws, various insurance policies, and how to help you get those benefits. You should also know that Fort Lauderdale law provides cyclist the same legal protections applicable to vehicles. Which means that cyclist must follow the rules of the road.

Based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data nothing less than 500,000 bicycle accident victims are treated for injuries sustained from bicycle accidents annually. And the data shows that kids less than 15 years of age make up the half of this data.

BIKE ACCIDENT TIPS FOR BICYCLISTS IN FORT LAUDERDALE TO STAY SAFE

We have handled a variety of bicycle accident cases that resulted in injuries and sometimes death. We have created a list of tips for a cyclist to stay safe on the road.:

  • Dawn and dusk are the times that riding is not recommended. Because during the rising and the setting of the sun, most riders vision get dim which can Cause a fatal accident. Riding during these hours should be avoided as much as possible. Unless you have a lane for the bike in that area.
  • Your bike should have Headlights, red reflectors, and light colored clothing should be put on by the rider to make them more visible to the drivers.
  • Your bicycle should be equipped with a rear mirror and loud horns to make the drivers around you to notice you.
  • When you are riding in a group, most drivers are always aware or conscious, so the more riders, the better.
  • Always give way to the vehicle even if the lane is yours; because it’s not preferable to walk into an accident when you can avoid it.
  • A helmet is a must for the bicycle riders; this prevents your head from brain injuries.

CONTACT A FORT LAUDERDALE BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER

If you or a loved one is involved in a bicycle accident due to the negligence of the rider, we are here to help you get maximum compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with the Broward accident attorneys of Madalon Law.

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