Miami Bicycle Accident Lawyer

The consistently warm weather makes Florida a great place for bike riding. However, if you experience a bicycle accident, everything changes. You may acquire severe injuries and expensive medical bills.

If you were injured in a bicycle accident with a negligent driver, our Miami personal injury lawyers can help. Call and speak to one of our staff members at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today. Learn more about your legal options in a free case consultation.

How Our Personal Injury Law Firm Can Assist You With Your Miami Accident

Jason and Debbi Chalik have been helping injury victims and their families since 1995. As your bicycle accident lawyers in Miami, FL, they will always be available to answer your questions and concerns. If you cannot come to them, they will go to you. They have the skills and knowledge to get the results you want.

Here’s how they can help:

Free Case Consultation to All New Clients

It is normal to have questions following a bicycle accident. You may wonder how you will keep up with household bills while you recover from your injury. It can also be confusing to determine who was at fault for the accident and who should cover the costs.

We provide a free case consultation so that we have the opportunity to get to know you and your case. It is an important step for us to help determine your next best legal steps.

Establishing Fault in Your Miami Bicycle Accident

It is not always clear who is at fault for a bicycle accident. Cyclists must follow the same rules of the road as drivers.

But traffic law violations are far from the only causes of bicycle accidents. Road conditions, poor road maintenance, and other factors may also be to blame. We can collect evidence to prove how the accident happened and who is at fault. Some evidence we may collect includes:

• Police reports
• Medical records
• Witness statements
• Photos and video

If necessary, we will also call on local accident reconstruction specialists to recreate the scene of the accident, further helping to establish fault and liability. Experts could also include your doctors and financial advisors to explain the impact of your injuries and their effect on your future.

You Have Options When Seeking Compensation

If a driver caused a bicycle accident, you can pursue civil action against the negligent driver. You can file a third-party liability claim against the negligent driver, and you may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver. Injured bicyclists may also be able to collect compensation under their personal injury protection (PIP) coverage.

Getting You the Compensation You Deserve

Cycling accidents often lead to expensive medical bills, long recovery times, and lost wages. It is important for the responsible parties to cover these costs. These losses, legally referred to as damages, could include any of the following:

• Medical bills (past, present, and future)
• Lost wages
• Rehabilitation costs
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of future earnings capacity
• Property damages

We will compile a list of your damages and file claims with the insurance companies. Thankfully, most cases settle out of court, but if we cannot reach a settlement with them, we will be prepared to take our evidence and argument to trial.

You Pay Nothing Under a Contingency Fee Agreement

We know the hardships that victims and their families face after an accident that causes severe to catastrophic injuries. So, when our family fights for your family, we take on the financial burden of building a case for you. We will investigate the accident, file all the documentation in your personal injury case, and represent your best interest with no money up front. 

You don’t pay us unless we win. 

Our attorney’s fee will be a preapproved percent of your settlement or court award. There’s no financial risk to you.

Call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today for a free case consultation of your Miami bicycle accident.

How Florida’s Bicycle Laws May Affect Your Claim

Florida expects both automobile drivers and cyclists to share the roads in a safe manner. Failing to follow these rules can lead to a dangerous accident.

Safe Operation of the Bicycle on Florida Roads

Per Florida Statutes § 316.2065, bicyclists must follow these basic guidelines:

• Appropriate lighting when cycling after sunset and before sunrise
• Avoiding wearing “noise cancelling” headphones while riding
• Only have the number of passengers on the bike it is designed to carry
• Using available bike lanes

Statute of Limitations for Bike Accidents in Miami, FL

If it becomes necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit for compensation, we must do so within Florida’s statute of limitations. All third-party bicycle injury cases must be filed within two years from the date of the accident, per Florida Statutes § 95.11.

The bicycle accident attorneys in Miami, FL at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can ensure your case stays viable within the statute of limitations but only if you contact us early enough. If this deadline passes, you may be unable to file your lawsuit.

Bicycle Accident Are Often the Result of Driver Negligence

Florida law expects the automobile driver to exercise extreme caution when operating a motor vehicle near cyclists. Unfortunately, many bicycle accidents are the result of negligent driving.

7 Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

The following are the most common driver errors that result in a bicyclist suffering injury:

• Distracted or negligent driving
• Driving under the influence
• Failure to look for bicyclists
• Operating a motor vehicle in a bike lane
• Opening a door in the path of a bicyclist
• Failure to yield to a bicyclist
• Turning into a bicyclist’s path

Your bicycle accident case must establish the defendant’s fault and liability. A bike accident lawyer in Miami from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can build your case while you recover from your injuries.

Receive Fair Compensation for Your Miami Bike Accident Injuries

Working with a personal injury attorney who is familiar with both the no-fault and bicycle accident laws in Florida can help you get the compensation you and your family deserve.

If you are dealing with injuries from a bike accident in Miami, FL, learn how we can help during a free case consultation. Call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today.