In 2010, 83 bicycle riders died in auto accidents in Florida while a total of 618 people suffered fatal bike crashes throughout the United States. During that same year, 52,000 bicycle riders in the U.S. were hurt in accidents. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a bike accident, you know that these numbers are more than just abstract statistics – they reflect people who sustained devastating emotional, physical and financial losses. Unfortunately, many of the tragic bike accidents that occur each year could have been prevented if drivers had been more careful in the way they operated their vehicles. Drivers who were responsible for causing bike accidents need to be held accountable for the harm they have done, and a Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyer at Steinger, Greene & Feiner can help those injured victims take legal action and recover compensation for their crash losses.
Top Causes of Fort Lauderdale Bike Collisions
Bike accidents can happen for a lot of reasons, but often occur when drivers make mistakes, break the rules of the road or don’t understand how to safely share the road with bicyclists. Some of the top causes of bike accidents that can occur and lead to injury or death for riders include:
- Drivers traveling in bike lanes
- Drivers failing to yield to bike riders as required
- Drivers who are distracted or drowsy and don’t see bike riders
- Intoxicated drivers or drivers impaired by drugs
- Speeding drivers who lose control of their vehicle
- Drivers who open their doors on bicycle riders
In each of these situations and in many other cases, bike accidents happen as a direct result of the careless or wrongful behavior of motorists driving cars or trucks. These drivers have an obligation to bicycle riders to behave in a reasonably safe way in order to avoid causing injury, and these and other dangerous behaviors are a violation of that legal obligation.
Relentless Legal Representation for Fort Lauderdale Injury Victims
A personal injury can occur in a variety of ways, but almost all have the same results in common. Suddenly, your life is disrupted and possibly jeopardized physically, emotionally, and financially by an accident or incident which could have been prevented.
Holding Drivers Responsible
A driver who causes a bike accident because of carelessness or violations of driver safety rules is responsible for compensating accident victims under Florida law. Bike accident victims who are seriously hurt in a crash can be compensated for their medical treatment costs; for missed work; for future lost wages; for pain and suffering; and for emotional distress. When the bike accident is deadly, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver. To hold the driver responsible and obtain all of the compensation you deserve, however, you will need to take legal action. The Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident attorneys at Steinger, Greene & Feiner have been represented bicyclists since 1997 to help them obtain full and fair compensation for bike wrecks. We can help you to build evidence, settle through negotiations with the insurance company, and/or prove your case in court to recover monetary damages.
Getting Help from a Ft Lauderdale Bike Accident Lawyer
The laws in Florida protect bicycle riders and their family members from facing financial loss when they have been hurt by a motorist who failed to be careful enough. You need to take advantage of the protections available to you under Florida law. For help pursuing your case and recovering the monetary compensation you deserve, contact Steinger, Greene & Feiner today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Ft Lauderdale bike accident lawyer.
Proven Personal Injury Lawyers
A fair settlement is not what you can expect to receive from the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce payouts on claims so they can remain highly profitable. Our proven and committed legal team understands the tactics these companies regularly use to pay claimants as little as possible. We routinely battle their schemes in and out of court, and have developed effective methods for doing so.
With a legal team of more than 30 lawyers and more than 140 staff, including investigators and other assistants, we have the resources needed to get the job done efficiently. You can bring your personal injury case to us with confidence, knowing you will pay nothing until we recover the compensation you deserve. Throughout the entire case, we will be by your side, providing the guidance you need.
Client Testimonials
2727 Northwest 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
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Steve and his staff were amazing. The staff is friendly and easy to communicate with. The level of knowledge and experience that Steve has really made the process very simple. It really wasn't but everything was done efficiently, accurately … More and always communicated. Steve went above and beyond to ensure that all documents and communication were handled by all parties involved. This was probably the best experience with an institution I've ever had and it's because of the people skills, level of care and experience.Thank you Steve! -
They did a great job of helping us with our hit and run case. They got doctors lined up for us, helped with all of the insurance paperwork, and were friendly and communicative throughout. After being new residents to FL it was nice to have … More some hand holding to make sure we made the most of our benefits. From accident to check in hand was 4 months, definitely efficient.
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I was in an Auto Accident at the beginning of this year and ended up with some severe injuries and, I just didn't really know where to turn to next. I was given a recommendation for Steiner, Greene and Feiner and so I called them. … More My Attorney Sam Levine immediately called me back and I am so happy that he did. Sam talked with me about the process and from there I had always felt like I was in good hands. I'm actually tearing up writing this because my case is closing now and I'm going to miss talking with him. Sam has been there for me throughout this whole process, he kept me informed of each step, if I had a question, he answered me right away, if he needed to update me, he called me right away. He was always easy to speak with, he was very professional but he was like Family too. I felt comfortable and safe. I absolutely loved all of my Doctors, I always felt safe with them too, they treated you like Family, I miss them too. Sam knows what he is doing, he is knowledgeable not only with law but, your injuries too which is nice because he knows what you're going through. I can't say enough about Sam, he's a great guy and he made this process easier and he got me the settlement I deserve so, I have to give him and Steiner, Greene and Feiner five Stars, I highly recommend them to everyone, they're on your side and they put their heart and soul into it. I hope I don't have to but, if I do…I will definitely call them again and ask for Sam. Thank you Sam, thank you for all you did.
