Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Representing Victims throughout St. Petersburg & Tampa
Whether you ride a bike for fun, fitness, or as a convenient way to get around the city, you have legal rights if you get hit by a car, truck, or motor vehicle. Often drivers aren't looking out for a person on a bike, and may think they have the right-of-way. In many instances the car must yield to a person on the bike. "Share the road" isn't just a catchy phrase, it is the law.
Causes of Bike Accidents
Bicycle accidents typically occur because the driver in a vehicle isn't paying attention or is driving recklessly. Common causes of bicycle accidents include:
- Reckless driving
- Driving under the influence
- Texting while driving
- Using a cell phone while driving
- Changing the radio
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Speeding
- Failing to yield
- Making an illegal turn
All of these actions are considered negligence. Under Florida personal injury law, when an accident is caused by the negligence or reckless actions of another person, that person is liable for paying damages to the victims.
Recovering Compensation for a St. Petersburg or Tampa Bike Accident
If you have suffered an injury in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver, an experienced bicycle accident attorney at the Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A. can help you take legal action. As a victim, you have rights that entitle you to compensation for your pain and suffering, mental distress, lost wages, and medical bills.
You are also entitled to have your bike replaced. If you had specialized parts or custom additions on your bike, those can be replaced as well. Our firm has never charged a fee for helping a cyclist get their bike replaced. It doesn't do you any good to have "one third" less to get another bike. We get compensated by the other party, so you have nothing to lose by allowing us to at least help you get your bike replaced.
Injured in a bicycle accident in St. Petersburg or Tampa? Contact an attorney at the Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A. today for experienced and dedicated representation!