Tampa Bicycle Accident Lawyer

OVER $1 BILLION IN RECOVERIES FOR OUR CLIENTS

The non-profit Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) says most car-bicycle crashes are caused by impatient drivers. They fail to share the road with cyclists, look out for them or slow down when passing.

The consequences can be severe. In a recent year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles counted more than 5,000 traffic-related bicycle accidents in the state. Ninety-three percent resulted in personal injury.

If you or a loved one has been hit on a bicycle by a careless or reckless car driver, the Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, P.A., will protect your rights. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today. Our consultations are always free.

What Rights Do Tampa Bicyclists Have?

In most cases, Florida law treats bicycles the same as vehicles when they are on the road. The law extends bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities as motorists or motorcyclists.

This means that drivers in the Tampa area should look for cyclists in traffic and leave them proper space. Where a car would yield the right-of-way to another car or motorcycle, it must do the same when it encounters a bicycle.

The FBA says cyclists should ride well into a traffic lane (instead of far to the right) so as to increase their visibility to drivers and discourage motorists from trying to squeeze past them within the lane.

Drivers are required to give bicyclists three feet of space when passing them. In fact, the FBA suggests drivers change lanes, even if it requires waiting before they can pass a bicycle.

Can an Injured Cyclist Recover Compensation After a Crash?

If a driver hits a bicycle, the bicyclist is likely to suffer such serious injuries as:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Broken bones (fractures)
  • Internal organ damage
  • Serious lacerations or abrasions
  • Other soft tissue damage.

If the bicyclist is killed in a collision with a motor vehicle, it is most likely due to a head injury, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety reports. (A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that wearing a bicycle helmet reduces head injury risk by 85 percent.)

Bicycle riders injured by motorists, or surviving family members of cyclists who die in an accident, may seek compensation for medical expenses and other losses through:

  • Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage
  • At-fault drivers’ liability insurance
  • Uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM / UIM) coverage.

Typically, obtaining money from a driver’s liability insurance requires a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the driver. Even obtaining a proper settlement from your own insurer may require pursuing a legal claim.

In a bicycle accident lawsuit, as with any personal injury case in Florida, the law adheres to a principle called “comparative negligence.” This means that fault for the accident may be assigned to each party involved.

So, if you contributed to your bicycle accident in any way, your compensation could be reduced. For instance, you may have been hit on your bicycle by a speeding driver. However, if you were not crossing the road at a designated intersection, you may be considered partially at fault.

Contact Our Tampa Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today

At Disparti Law, our attorneys are familiar with the arguments used to blame cyclists. That is why we thoroughly investigate our clients’ bicycle accidents before starting negotiations with the insurance company or heading to court. This allows us to fight from a position of strength when seeking the maximum amount possible for our clients.

For a free consultation, contact us today by phone or through our online form. We serve clients throughout Tampa and surrounding areas in Florida.

For More Information

workers compensation attorneys in dc

​Put the power of Larry Disparti and the lawyers at the Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers to work for you and join the thousands who say… Larry Wins!

Featured on

PRACTICE AREAS

Car Accident

Truck Accident

Motorcycle Accident

Bicycle accident

Catastrophic Accident

Dog bite injury

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Abuse

Slip and fall

Product Liability

Traumatic Brain Injury

Uber Accident

FREE CASE EVALUATION

Fill out the form below or  call us 24/7 at 312-600-6000

    RECENT POSTS

    Client Review
    "Appreciate all your support, professionalism. Anytime you call your staff is great knowledge take the time listen and always keeps you informed. Thank you to Beth Hitel from all she did and settling the mediation in my favor.. highly reccommend the Disparti group."
    Timothy Ashcraft
    Client Review
    "The services provided were very professional. Adam Shapiro , my attorney, was knowledgeable, honest and extremely helpful. He worked with the other parties to make sure my settlement was the largest payout available. Nicole D .answered my questions for months with quick, knowledgeable answers."
    Joseph Gambina
    Client Review

    Why Hire Us?

    Here's What Our Clients Say

     

    "I love the service they provided. They took time to explain the procedure for my case, then they asked if there was anything else they could do. I appreciate the service and wouldn't trade it for the 🌍. Love my Lawyers. If you want to win try Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers."

    - Gwen

     

    "I feel you guys did a great job in handling my case."

    - V. Gentry

     

    "Was a great fit for me and would definitely recommend to family and friends."

    - Christine

     

    "It has been a wonderful experience working with Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers. They are highly recommended."

    - John

     

    "Very professional staff, great experience."

    - Lisa

     

    "I have NEVER, and I mean, EVER, had such a great experience dealing with lawyers.... I don't ever want to be in an accident again, but if I am, I'm calling Disparti Law. Fantastic service."

    - Dani

    Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Chicago

    SuperLawyers2010
    SuperLawyers2011
    SuperLawyers2012
    SuperLawyers2014

    CONTACT LARRY

    FREE CASE EVALUATION

    YOU WON'T PAY A PENNY UNTIL LARRY WINS

      TAMPA

      1041 U.S. Highway 19
      Holiday, FL 34691
      727-600-6000

      CHICAGO

      121 W Wacker Drive, Suite 2300
      Chicago, IL 60601
      312-600-6000

      Read more: