Jay M. Fisher P.A. - Bicycle Accidents

Jay M. Fisher, P.A.
875 Concourse Parkway South
Suite 195
Maitland, Florida 32751
Telephone: 407-628-3015
Fax: 407-628-3909
Email: jmfpa@jaymfisherpa.com

Personal Injury

Bicycle Accidents

A bicycle accident can impact the lives of those involved in the accident, as well as the lives of their family members and loved ones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that 725 bicyclists were killed and another 48,000 were injured by motor vehicles in 2004 in the U.S. With year round warm weather, it’s no surprise that Florida has one of the highest numbers of bicyclists, but with that also comes a high number of bicycle accidents.

Who is liable?

Bicycle accidents are often a result of negligence on behalf of the driver of the motor vehicle. Even while obeying traffic laws, bicyclists are often struck by inattentive drivers. If drivers are not careful around bicyclists and do not do everything in their control to avoid collision, then they are responsible for the damages they cause. Bicycle accidents can also be caused by improper maintenance of a riding area by business owners and property managers.

Injuries resulting from bicycle accidents can have a huge effect on a person’s life. They can result in economic damages such as wage loss and increasing medical costs. They can even result in intangible damages, such as pain and suffering and permanent injury, which can affect a person’s capacity to continue living as they had before the accident.

What to do if you are involved in a bicycle accident:

Get Medical Attention.
	This is extremely important, because some injuries may not be immediately apparent at the time of the accident. Seeking medical attention will give you a better idea of the extent of your injuries.
Contact the Authorities.
	The authorities will not only help to organize the situation, but they will also write a report. This is useful in determining who was at-fault for the accident and will be helpful in supporting your claim.
Obtain Contact Information.
	•	Be sure to obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of everyone involved in the accident, as well as any witnesses to the accident.
	•	Write down the driver’s license numbers of involved drivers and the license numbers of all vehicles.
	•	If the driver is different than the registered owner of the vehicle, also obtain the name, address, and phone number of the registered owner.
	•	Obtain insurance company contact information and policy numbers from the vehicles that were involved.
	•	Gather the names of the authorities that responded to the scene.
Make a note of the following information
	•	Location of the accident and any road conditions that could have caused the accident.
	•	How the accident occurred.
	•	All injuries that were announced at the scene.
	•	Any damage to the bicycle and any obvious reasons for why the accident might have occurred. Ex: inadequate use of road signs or bicycle lanes.
	•	If you have a camera, take photos of the damage to your bicycle and any vehicles involved in the accident. Also, photograph the scene of the accident.
	•	Whether someone admitted fault for the accident. While it is always important to note if someone else admits fault, NEVER admit fault of your own.

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