West Palm Beach Bicycle Accident Lawyer

West Palm Beach is a beautiful city to get out on a bike, soak up the sun, and enjoy the ride, but bike accidents happen – and the related injuries tend to be especially serious. Cyclists are about as vulnerable to driver negligence as anyone can be, and they often pay the ultimate price. If a negligent motorist leaves you injured in a bike accident, turn to an experienced West Palm Beach bicycle accident lawyer for the help you are looking for.

Bike Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that – because cyclists don’t have a protective shell to buffer the impact of accidents and because they are so much lighter and smaller than others on the road – bikers are especially vulnerable to serious injuries. The following statistics highlight the immense risk they face:

• Bicyclist fatalities have been steadily rising since 2010.
• From 2010 to 2021, there were an average of 800 bicyclist fatalities each year, but for the five most recent years that data is available, that average has risen to 883.
• In a recent year, bicyclists made up 2.2 percent of all traffic deaths.
• Bicyclist injuries also remain disproportionately high – with an average of 45,400 injury-causing crashes over a recent five-year stretch.

Bicyclists are especially vulnerable to risks on the road, including driver negligence.

Common Types of Driver Negligence

While no two bike accidents are exactly alike, they are often caused by driver negligence that takes one of the following common forms:

• Distraction
• Exhaustion
• Aggression
• Excess speed
• Failure to obey the rules of the road

When motorists fail to uphold the duty of care others on the road are owed, bicyclists can suffer very serious injuries.

The Losses Suffered

In a bike accident claim, a cyclist who has been injured by a motorist’s negligence can seek compensation for damages in each of the following primary categories:

• Property damage to the bike
• Medical costs, which may continue well into the future
• Lost wages, which may need to address an interrupted career
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering that can be even more difficult to overcome than all the other losses combined

Determined bike accident attorneys carefully assess the complete losses of bike accident victims in their focused efforts to craft strong claims that help to ensure claimants’ rights are well protected. 

You Need an Experienced West Palm Beach Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Your Corner Now

Injury victims in Florida used to have four years to file lawsuits, but 2023 tort reform shortened the statute of limitations to only two years. This means taking action now is highly recommended following an injury.

Maaz Quraishi is a resourceful bike accident lawyer at Right To Justice – proudly serving West Palm Beach, Florida – who has the experience, drive, and legal insight to help you navigate the path forward toward a just settlement that supports your fullest recovery. Our proactive legal team is on your side and here for you, so please reach out and contact us online or call 561-242-4800 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about what we can do to help today.