If you, your child, or another loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, you probably have many emotions to process and endless questions running through your head. Take the time you need to focus on healing while our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys assess your legal rights and take action on your behalf.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine are here to support you. We want to understand what happened, evaluate your options, and answer your questions. Call now to find out what our West Palm Beach bicycle accident lawyers can do for you. The initial consultation is free.
How Our Lawyers Help Bicycle Accident Victims And Their Families
Bicyclists face many risks, such as distracted motorists, negligent road maintenance, and even their fellow cyclists. Though most bicyclists do what they can to avoid risks, some things are outside their control.
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, our bicycle accident lawyers in West Palm Beach want to hold wrongdoers accountable for causing preventable collisions. You have unpaid bills and other losses. We want to help you solve those problems. We also do not want the wrongdoer to harm someone else by making the same mistake again.
We can provide these services:
- Act as your representative throughout the case
- Communicate with insurers and other involved parties
- Gather any evidence relevant to the case
- Push for an expedient case outcome
- Fight for you to receive fair compensation
- File a lawsuit if needed
- Represent you in the courtroom
We can act as your knowledge base and legal representative. With our West Palm Beach lawyers in your corner, you’ll never have a question go unanswered. We’ll ensure that you exhaust every possible option as you fight for fair compensation.
Our West Palm Beach Bicycle Injury Attorneys Offer Support And Guidance
Our lawyers have supported legal clients since 2005. During this time, we have represented clients in a variety of case types. That means we are familiar with all local, state, and federal laws that may apply to your case.
You won’t just get legal acumen in your corner if you hire a bike injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. We’re committed to providing a compassionate and hassle-free legal experience to our clients. We offer these client perks:
- You’ll receive the phone number of the lawyer assigned to your case.
- You’ll receive prompt answers to all your urgent questions.
- We can help you schedule appointments associated with the case, including those related to medical care and car repair.
- We’ll speak with insurance representatives on your behalf.
Bicycle accidents can inject stress into your life. Our services are designed to mitigate this stress. We do the worrying so you don’t have to.
A Good-Faith Pricing Plan For West Palm Beach Clients
We understand that bicycle accidents can get complicated. You may be injured and unable to work. You might be facing an enormous list of things to do and bills to pay. These financial worries do not need to bar you from hiring a lawyer, though.
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we offer a pricing plan that puts our clients first:
- Our team will review your case free of cost. We can meet you at your home or in the hospital to discuss the details of your accident.
- We don’t win unless you win your case. You won’t need to pay a retainer to keep our lawyers around, and we only get paid if we win your case.
Testimonials From Past Accident Injury Clients
Our clients appreciate that we treat them with care and respect. The quality of our services has led many of them to leave positive reviews about our firm:
- “Anidjar &Levine is a great law firm. They gave us a free consultation over the phone and we were able to resolve our case easily.” – Kharmen W.
- “I had such an amazing experience here!… I would highly recommend letting them be your attorney.” – Sarah A.
- “What unbelievable professionalism. If you have to hire an attorney to represent you during a difficult time, there is no other choice than Anidjar and Levine.” – Charles L.
To learn more about how we make our clients’ lives easier as they pursue personal injury damages, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today.
Damages You Can Recover In Your Florida Bike Accident Claim
It is your responsibility to prove what type and severity of injuries you sustained and that the negligent party caused those injuries. It may be very difficult to do this without the testimony of medical professionals and other experts. Our legal team has connections with experts in various fields and has investigated many cases like yours before. Let us prove you deserve a payout for past, present, and future losses, including:
Medical Expenses From Your Bicycle Crash Injuries
Your medical expenses could include rehabilitation and therapy expenses, hospitalization, surgery, medication, diagnostic tests, and home nursing services, among other things.
The more treatment you need, the more money our bicycle accident lawyers in West Palm Beach could potentially recover for you. For example, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and damage to internal organs frequently require a life care plan that any settlement or verdict must take into account.
Income You Lost After Your Accident
Disabling injuries and keeping scheduled medical appointments can result in missed work. Even if you had paid sick leave or vacation days to use, you could still recover the value of your lost wages. Self-employed victims are entitled to recover profits that they lost as a direct result of the accident.
If your injuries render you unable to sustain the same level of income as before the accident, our legal team can seek compensation for loss of future earnings.
Other Out-of-Pocket Expenses Related To Your Bike Crash
Sometimes, victims who were mainly self-sufficient must hire others to perform household services they could at one time perform themselves. Expenses associated with making day-to-day life as accessible as possible are another element of compensation. This could include home or vehicle modifications, as well as housekeeping, childcare, or pet care services.
Pain And Suffering Your Accident Caused
Permanent disfigurement, physical pain, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life are examples of physical and emotional distress that could entitle you to damages. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can determine how much your pain and suffering may be worth.
Don’t Wait To Get Started On Your Bicycle Accident Case
Bicycle accidents are considered personal injury cases. This means they are subject to Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you typically have two years after your bicycle accident to file a claim or lawsuit. This deadline also applies if you are filing for the loss of a loved one.
These deadlines may sound like ample time. However, various factors can delay or otherwise affect your case:
- The insurance company may purposefully try to slow your case down.
- In complex cases, finding evidence may take a while.
- If you plan to sue a government entity, the deadline may be considerably shorter.
Our West Palm Beach attorneys are well-versed in supporting clients as they work to meet deadlines. If you join us as a client, we will keep you updated on your deadlines and help you file the required documentation with the right parties at the right times.
Possible Liable Parties In Your West Palm Beach Bicycle Accident Case
Many bike accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Drivers owe bicyclists a duty of care to pay attention and avoid accidents. If a driver breaches that duty and causes damage, that driver is responsible for your losses. Common causes of bike collisions include:
- Speeding, which makes it more difficult for a driver to observe their surroundings in general and bicyclists in particular.
- Running red lights and stop signs or turning right on red without first looking into a crosswalk. This violates the bicyclist’s right to use the road just as anyone else would, as established by Florida Statutes § 316.2065.
- Exhaustion, which makes it harder for drivers to stay focused and to react to hazards in a timely fashion.
- Distractions, such as texting or eating, which prevent drivers from noticing when bicycles are around and maintaining a safe distance away from them.
In some cases, more than one factor—and more than one at-fault party—causes an accident. Our bike injury lawyers do a thorough review of all circumstances to hold all responsible parties accountable. If need be, we help victims by hiring accident reconstruction specialists and experts with scientific knowledge who can testify about accident causation.
In addition to negligent drivers, we can take action against:
The Entity Responsible For Maintaining Roads And Bike Lanes
Dangerous road conditions create unsafe situations for bicyclists. Poorly managed construction zones, potholes, rutted pavement, and malfunctioning traffic signals can cause accidents. An entity like the West Palm Beach Public Works Department or one of their subcontractors could be liable for damages resulting from accidents that proper road maintenance or repair could have prevented.
A Bike Or Car Repair Shop
Sometimes, mechanics fail to notice a problem with a car or a bike, or they do not address an issue properly. If poorly maintained equipment or bicycle parts led to your injuries, the mechanic could be liable. Our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers can take action on your behalf.
How Common Are Bike Accidents In West Palm Beach?
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 689 bicycle accidents in Palm Beach County in 2023. These crashes resulted in 660 injuries and 11 fatalities. In other words, if you get into a bike accident, you will almost certainly suffer injuries of some kind.
These statistics emphasize the importance of protecting yourself against injuries as best you can (e.g., by remaining alert, wearing reflective clothing, and maintaining your bike regularly) and, if the worst happens, taking swift action against at-fault drivers so that they do not hurt anyone else.
What To Do After A Bicycle Accident
It is understandable if you are confused, overwhelmed, and frightened in the wake of a traffic accident. However, the actions you take now can have a big influence on how your legal case progresses and even on how much compensation you receive.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine recommends the following actions after a bike crash:
- Get medical treatment. If you are seriously hurt or have any health concerns, go to an ER like the one at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Otherwise, go to urgent care or your own doctor.
- Gather evidence. Use your phone to take photos of your injuries, your bike, the other vehicle, and the road. If the other driver is still on the scene, get their contact and insurance information.
- Watch what you say. Call the West Palm Beach Police Department and, when the officer arrives, provide brief and truthful answers. If an insurance company tries to speak with you, wait until you have consulted with our bike injury lawyers to respond.
With an office located right here in West Palm Beach, our personal injury attorneys are ready to start on your case promptly.
We Offer Free Case Reviews To Bike Accident Victims In West Palm Beach, Florida
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, our legal team is available to answer your questions and address your concerns, including questions about the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer. We want to relieve you of burdens related to your bicycle crash right away. Call our firm today and find out how our West Palm Beach bicycle accident lawyers can protect your rights and preserve your future.
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