Chalik and Chalik law firm is a family-owned and operated Florida law firm that prides itself on representing clients with integrity and respect. If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident and the medical bills are mounting, or you can’t work because of the accident, you should strongly consider contacting an attorney to represent your interests.
Neither the other party’s insurance adjusters, nor the attorneys representing them are under any legal obligation to work on your behalf. In fact, it’s just the opposite. They’re 100% working for the other party in your accident. They know the law, the vehicle code, and the claims process backwards and forwards. Don’t you think you should have a team of trained professionals who know the vehicle code and claims process working on your behalf too?
How Much Can I Expect to Recover in Damages?
No two bicycle accidents are alike, which means your case is completely unique. That’s why you want to be sure you’ve got legal representation who will fight for you after a bicycle accident. That’s also why we recommend consulting with Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers personally.
Once we can get a full picture of all the unique details surrounding your particular case, we can give you a better idea of how to proceed and how much your case may be potentially worth.
Remember, anytime you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident (or any other kind of accident), there is a long list of potentially recoverable damages. A partial list of recoverable damages we will seek to recover on your behalf includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Doctor bills
- Ambulance bill
- On-going medical treatment (e.g. physical therapy)
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
There can be several different causes of a bicycle accident. Motorists often do things like fail to check their blind spot, or turn right in front of a cyclist, or open their door without first checking for an oncoming cyclist. All of this can result in a bicycle accident.
And while motorists may not do any of these things intentionally, it doesn’t mean they haven’t violated the vehicle code or local traffic laws in causing a bicycle accident. The degree to which the other party was reckless, negligent, or in violation of the vehicle code, could potentially increase the amount of any compensation you receive.
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Proving Liability Can Be Difficult to do Alone
Recovering damages that result from a bicycle accident can be a tricky proposition for several reasons.
Several Parties May be Liable
First, of all, there is the question of who can be sued for a bicycle accident. Then there is the fact that different jurisdictions in Florida have different laws regarding cyclists and special provisions regarding hit and run accidents. Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers have offices all over Florida, which means it’s very likely we’ve got experience handling cases like yours regardless of where your accident occurred.
The Other Party May Dispute Liability
If the other party contests liability and there are no witnesses to the accident, it may be difficult for you to convince them to even accept liability for the accident. In fact, they may decide to contest liability, or just avoid contact with you altogether.
If you’re not in direct contact with the driver of the car in your accident, it doesn’t get any easier. At this point, it’s likely you’ll be dealing primarily with their insurance company adjuster or attorney. In either case, the important thing for you to remember is that these are trained professionals who make a living by seeing to it that your case is resolved as quickly and cheaply as possible.
These are just a few reasons you should consult with Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers after a bicycle accident. We are proud to say that we’re a family owned and operated firm. That’s why our founding partners handle every case we take personally. We will work directly and diligently with you to achieve the best resolution possible for your case.
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How Can Chalik and Chalik Injury and Accident Lawyers Help Me?
If you’ve been hurt in a bicycle accident, your first and most important job should be focusing on your physical recovery. You’re already in pain, and you could even be in the hospital. Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers focus our energy on making your financial recovery as complete, and painless, as possible.
While we can’t relieve the physical pain you may be experiencing as a result of your bicycle accident, we can and will handle your case in a thorough, professional manner. We have offices all over Florida and we’re willing to come to you, where you are, for a consultation about your case.
If you choose Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers to represent you, we will help guide you through the maze of paperwork, medical bills and phone calls that can make the mental and financial aftermath of a bicycle accident seem more painful than your physical injuries.
What If I Can’t Afford an Attorney?
It’s no secret that legal bills can be expensive. That’s why your first question after a bicycle accident might be whether you can even afford a lawyer. The good news here is that your first consultation with Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers is not only free, it’s convenient! You can come to one of our many offices throughout Florida for a no-cost consultation regarding the fact pattern in your particular case. If you can’t make it to one of our offices, we’re happy to come to you!
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Here at Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers, we take cases on a contingency basis. This means you don’t owe us anything unless and until we recover compensation on your behalf. That basically makes calling Chalik and Chalik Injury Lawyers after a bicycle accident a win-win situation. Contact us as soon as possible, because the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit is four years from the date of the accident according to Florida Statute 316.2065.
The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin analyzing the facts of your case and coming up with a strategy to get you the best possible outcome. We’re a community-based, family-operated law firm that will dedicate our resources to getting your life back on track after a bicycle accident. So, pick up the phone and give us a call. You’ve got everything to gain!
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