Clearwater Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicycles are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road because they offer little physical protection, have no seat belts, and are not motor-powered. On a bicycle, being hit by a motor vehicle is like hitting a steel wall. As a result, many people involved in bicycle accidents are seriously injured or killed.

Many times people who are involved in a bicycle accident will be damaged in several ways. For example, you may have experienced bodily injuries and resulting pain and suffering as well as property damage to your bicycle, lost wages, loss of the ability to earn money in the future, disability, expenses for hospital, immediate and future medical treatments, and you may have aggravated a prior injury. You deserve to be compensated for these losses.

Unlike motorcycle riders, many Florida automobile insurance policies will cover you for your injuries that occurred while riding a bicycle. At Roman & Roman, we consider it our duty and are committed to recovering damages and helping our clients who are victims of bicycle accidents. The outcome of your claim against the negligent party can depend upon several factors such as the availability of a sidewalk or bike path versus riding on the street, local ordinances, safety equipment worn, and visibility.

Negligence or recklessness on the part of others that results in injury or death requires aggressive legal representation. Roman & Roman will work hard to document all evidence available related to your accident as quickly as possible to help ensure the best outcome for you. We will free you to concentrate on your physical recovery by handling all legal and insurance aspects of your case.

If you or a loved one is involved in a bicycle accident, there are some very important things that must be done, and done promptly, to make sure that your rights are protected:

Seek immediate medical treatment for you injuries

You doctor needs to be experienced in evaluating and treating the types of injuries commonly suffered during bicycle accidents, and start you on the road to healing as soon as possible. If you do not have a doctor, the attorneys at Roman & Roman can assist you in locating a qualified doctor near your home or place of work.

Learn your legal rights

Trust your Roman & Roman attorney, not the insurance adjuster, to learn in detail exactly what your rights are.

Allow your attorney to make photos and/or videos as soon as possible.

We need to photograph and/or video record the injuries on your person as well as damage to your bicycle as soon as possible to preserve valuable evidence. This is necessary before your bicycle is repaired or thrown away. We may also need to photograph the accident site including traffic lights, stop signs, skid marks, etc.

Allow your attorney to obtain statements from witnesses as soon as possible.

The attorneys at Roman & Roman are very experienced in handling bicycle accident cases.

We can help you through the minefield of filing an insurance claim and help you to protect your rights. We will assess your legal situation, investigate the accident, obtain additional evidence, interview potential witnesses, negotiate your claim, and file a lawsuit against the appropriate parties if the insurance company is not willing to properly compensate you.

Remember, you can speak with a Roman & Roman attorney today at no charge for the initial consultation. And, if there is no monetary recovery, you will owe us nothing. Please contact us by phone or through this Web site to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys experienced in bicycle accidents. At your initial consultation you will be meeting directly with an attorney, not an investigator, a paralegal or case manager. Call us now.