Bicycle Accidents

Miami, Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer

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People come to Miami from all over the world to enjoy our beautiful scenery and wonderful weather. It's no wonder people like to get out and bike —yet there are very few dedicated bike paths. Most bicyclists have to risk sharing the road with cars.

For hundreds of Miami bicyclists every year, taking that risk results in serious injury. Vehicles pull out in front of cyclists before the biker has a chance to stop. Cars hit bikers at corners when they fail double-check that they have room to turn. Cars and trucks even run over bicyclists. For more than 100 Florida bike riders each year, a bike ride ends in death.

Don't let a bicycle accident derail your future. Hire an attorney with the experience and skill needed to get you the fair compensation you deserve. E-mail The Law Offices of Mark A. Kaire, P.A. in Miami, Florida, or call toll free at 866-752-1952 for a free initial consultation.

Attorney Mark Kaire is an avid cyclist himself, riding the same Miami roadways that our clients ride every day. He is also a frequent bike racing competitor in races in south Florida and North Carolina. He has experienced first hand the challenges that bicyclists face in Miami.

Mr. Kaire is also an experienced injury attorney. In his almost 15 years of practicing personal injury law, he has secured a number of verdicts and settlements of over a $1 million dollars, earning him a place in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Common bike accident injuries include knee and leg injuries where a car collided with the biker, collarbone and shoulder injuries if the cyclist hit the hood or windshield of a car, and brain injuries caused by a cyclist being thrown into the roadway.

What If the Biker Wasn't Wearing a Helmet?

Under Florida law, bicyclists aren't legally required to wear a helmet. However, if you suffered a head injury and you weren't wearing a helmet, you could be found "comparatively negligent" for your injuries. That means that you have some degree of fault for the severity of your injury. Your final settlement could be reduced by the amount of fault assigned to you.

Who Will Pay the Bills?

If the bicyclist also owns a car — or the injured biker was a child and someone in the household owns a car and has insurance — your personal injury protection (PIP) policy on your car insurance is intended to cover your medical bills. If you do not own a car, the PIP coverage of the person who injured you typically covers your injuries.

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Hire a lawyer you can trust to pursue fair compensation in a bicycle accident injury case. Call our Miami law office toll free at 866-752-1952 for a free initial consultation. You can also contact us online and we'll get back to you shortly to discuss your accident.