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Bicycle Accident Attorney in Clearwater
Representation for Bicycle Accident Victims
Whether local residents use bicycles as a form of transportation, recreation,
or exercise, they have the same rights as others with whom they share
the roadways. In fact, bicycles are considered, by law, vehicles with
the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Bicyclists are especially vulnerable to the negligence
of drivers and are constantly at risk for being involved in accidents.
When accidents do happen, riders frequently suffer injuries as the result
of the little protection they have against larger vehicles.
Of the 4,600 injured riders in 2010 Florida traffic crashes, according
to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, it is
safe to assume that many of these injuries were serious and even
catastrophic. In addition, popular bike trails throughout the region, including the
Pinellas Trail, the Upper Tampa Bay Bike Trail and the Suncoast Trail,
see their fair share of bicycle accidents. Many of these accidents occur
when bicyclists cross roadways or intersections on the trails.
Injured riders should be aware that insurance companies may attempt to
highlight the possibility that bicyclists can be held at fault for causing
a traffic accident. While this may be possible, it most certainly does
not mean that it applies to every situation. In fact, most bicycle accidents
are caused by the failures of drivers to be aware of their surroundings,
obey traffic laws, and share the road responsibly. This frequently includes
inattentive
drivers who make rights on red when not paying attention to walk signals and intersection crossings.
When this is the case, our experienced Clearwater bicycle accident attorney
does everything to hold at-fault drivers liable for the physical, emotional,
and / or financial damages riders suffer.
Retain the Legal Experience from a Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney
Proven trial attorneys with
more than 45 years of collective practice, our lawyers possess the legal prowess to handle even the most complex
personal injury matters. Should insurance companies of the at-fault driver
or party responsible for your injury refuse to settle for what you rightfully
deserve, you can be confident that our legal team can draw from our more
than 50 jury trials to aggressively and effectively advocate on your behalf in court.
Need a Lawyer for A Bike Accident in Clearwater?
Wherever you most favorable compensation may rest, be it through settlement
negotiations or trial by jury, our legal team vigorously focuses on the
facts, the laws, and the clear communication needed to protect your right
to fair compensation. Compassionate and always supportive of the injured
riders and families we serve, our Clearwater personal injury lawyer is
here to guide you through these difficult times and toward a healthy and
positive future.
Contact Cope, Zebro & Crawford, P.L. today by calling
(727) 502-6493 or visiting our Clearwater office.