If you were injured in a bicycle accident in Florida, you can hold someone else responsible for your injuries if you can prove they had a legal duty to exercise reasonable care for your wellbeing and failed to do so.
The driver can face fines, points off their license, and even harsher punishment if they violate the law and cause serious injury or even death.
Pedestrians may be able to claim medical benefits from their car insurance company if they own a car or if someone they live with owns a car. Personal injury protection (PIP) can provide medical payments to the insured if they were injured by a car while driving, walking, or riding a bicycle.
In Florida, if you are over 16 years old you are not required to wear a helmet. Failure to wear a helmet will not hinder your compensation but may affect the amount you receive.
It is wise to take every precaution in your case and any act that could be perceived as negligent should be avoided.
If you were hit by a car while riding a bike and the driver fled the scene after the collision, there are four things you should do in order to ensure you receive compensation for your injuries:
If you have questions about your Florida auto accident case or injury case, you can download a FREE copy of Wade Coye’s book, Sharing the Secrets, Learning the Lies: A Guide to Florida Personal Injury.
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