Jacksonville Bicycle Accident Attorney
Florida Auto Accident Lawyer
Bicycling is a pastime, a means of transportation and a lifestyle for many people throughout Florida. Unfortunately, cyclists can face many dangers on the road due to the negligent or reckless conduct of car and truck drivers. A bicycle accident will often leave the cyclist seriously injured and the driver of the car with only minor injuries, if any. Even when wearing a helmet or in a low-speed bicycle accident, a bicyclist may face broken bones, internal injuries, cuts and lacerations, spinal cord injury and brain injury.
An experienced lawyer is essential to help a bicycle rider who has been injured in an auto accident recover compensation for the damages they have sustained – emotionally, physically and to their bike. A lawyer will be able to investigate the circumstances of the incident, interview any witnesses, and gather evidence which will work in the favor of the victim. The goal will be to prove the liability of the responsible party through witness testimony and evidence.
Ellerin Hutchinson is dedicated to representing those individuals who have been injured in a bicycle accident, such as an auto accident, a defect in the bicycle ( defective product) and even dog attacks that occur to a cyclist. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the firm handles bicycle accident claims throughout Nassau, Duval, Baker, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam and Alachua Counties.
What a Lawyer Can Do To Help
A lawyer will need to determine how to assign a value to the claim, as well as how to prove the liability of the other party in the case. This will be done through a careful evaluation of a number of factors, including:
- Was the bicyclist wearing a helmet?
- Was the bicyclist obeying traffic laws?
- Was the driver obeying traffic laws?
- What was the extent of the injuries sustained by both parties?
- What were the road and weather conditions?
- Were any witnesses present?
- Was a police report filed?
- Were emergency medical services utilized?
Through a complete analysis of all these factors, the lawyer can then determine how to prove who was at fault and how to obtain maximum compensation through an insurance claim or civil court.
Contact a Jacksonville Bicycle Accident Attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today!