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Choosing to ride a bicycle or to travel on foot rather than driving is an admirable decision that is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and part of a healthy lifestyle. While pedestrians and bicyclists are granted consideration and protection under the law, many motorists fail to recognize those rights and expose these individuals to needless danger. The significant discrepancies in size, weight, speed, and force between an automobile and a bicyclist make severe and even life-threatening injuries likely for the unprotected party when collisions occur.
If you have been struck by a motor vehicle while riding your bike or walking, then it may be necessary to seek financial compensation for your injuries. Medical bills, lost wages from time off work, and other considerations can create serious complications for your life beyond the pain and suffering associated with your injuries. Contact the Fort Lauderdale bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyers of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP at (954) 467-8622 to discuss the potential merits of legal action in your case.
The nature and severity of the injuries sustained in a collision between an automobile and an unshielded person can vary considerably. But even a low-speed impact can cause physical trauma to a bicyclist or pedestrian as he or she may be forcibly cast into the roadway, curb, or other fixed objects in the immediate vicinity. The following are some of the injuries that one may suffer:
As the injured party in a personal injury accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for all damages inflicted by a negligent third party. While it is possible to do so independent of legal counsel, having a seasoned bicycle accident attorney by your side throughout legal proceedings can help maximize your compensation.
As members of Florida’s Trend Florida Legal Elite and the American Association for Justice, we have the knowledgeable experience needed to settle your personal injury case on the most favorable terms. Let us help you fight for the financial compensation that you are rightfully owed if a negligent or reckless motorist has hit you. Contact the Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyers of the Salpeter Gitkin Law Firm at (954) 467-8622 today for a free case evaluation.
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