Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists, like motorcyclists throughout Florida, are physically more exposed and therefore, are more vulnerable to serious injuries in traffic accidents. Helmets certainly offer some protection, however, if a bicyclist is involved in a traffic accident, injuries to the head, the neck, the extremities, and the spinal cord, and even death frequently occur.

The Florida based Law Offices of the Barbara G. Banks, P.A. have the experience and the resources to effectively represent bicyclists and their family members in recovering full and fair damages for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Barbara G. Banks and her colleagues fully investigate every case, seeking to establish driver liability related to speeding, running red lights, driving recklessly, driving distracted, or driving drunk.

Our trial attorneys have also successfully represented bicyclists injured because of dangerous road conditions and defective products in incidents involving:

Construction site gravel
Sand and gravel on roadways
Road resurfacing
Railroad tracks
Grooved pavement and uneven sidewalks
Bike helmet failure
Mechanical failures
Rims collapsing
Chains breaking and catching

The Rights and Responsibilities of Bicycle Riders

Bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers. They must stop at traffic signs and signals and observe traffic laws. Bicyclists must display lights and reflectors while riding at night, and must stay as close as possible to the right-hand side of the road. Even with due care, bicyclists can be at the mercy of drivers as well as road hazards, such as construction site gravel, sand and gravel on roadways, road resurfacing, grooved pavements and uneven roads. In addition, bicyclists can be at the mercy of the bicycle manufacture should there be a mechanical or structural failure.

The Law Offices of Barbara G. Banks understands the serious nature of bicycle accidents. Whether the bicyclist is an adult or a child our office is prepared to be by your side every step of the way, and fight, aggressively, so your legal rights are protected and you receive maximum compensation.

Throughout our personal injury practice, we represent clients in Miramar, Weston, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, and Parkland. Our bike accident lawyers work on contingency; we collect no fee unless we collect damages. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bike accident in the South Florida area, we urge you to contact our attorneys today for skilled and experienced legal counsel.

Contact us online or call at 877-722-6575 to arrange a consultation. When results matter, choose THE LAW OFFICES OF BARBARA G. BANKS.

Barbara Banks of The Law Offices of Barbara G. Banks, P.A. is a South Florida based attorney who represents serious personal injury and wrongful death clients throughout the State of Florida.