Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Fort Lauderdale
Bicycle riders and pedestrians have to abide by certain rules, in the same way that drivers of motor vehicles do. But even if bicyclists and pedestrians follow the rules — they may still be hit by drivers who are distracted or careless. In fact, this happens far too often. What also tends to happen after a bicycle or pedestrian accident is a smear campaign where the at-fault driver and his or her insurance company try to place some or all of the blame for the accident on the victim.
Bicycle and pedestrian accident victims have a legal right to financial compensation. The intent of the law is to make injury victims whole again – as if the accident never happened. In some cases financial compensation can never truly make up for the damages suffered; however, money is the only remedy the law allows and we are obsessed with getting the largest possible settlements for our clients.
Accident Attorney Ft. Lauderdale
In almost every case, the person or organization that caused your injury does not pay compensation to you directly. We pursue damages from their insurance companies. This is one of the reasons anyone who drives a vehicle, owns property or runs a business has liability insurance. In the event of a tragedy, the insurance policy will cover any damages. However, insurance companies will try to deny valid claims for compensation or to pay injury victims as little as they possibly can. For this reason, it is important to tell the insurance company you are serious and hire the Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. to be on your side. On average you get three and a half times more money with a lawyer.
What to Do After a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident
Evidence at any accident scene can degrade or disappear quickly. Witnesses can also become very difficult to locate. For these reasons and more, the sooner you act to protect your rights, the better.
Here are some ways to do that, if you are not in need of immediate medical attention:
- Call the authorities and wait for them to arrive before leaving the scene
- Take photographs of the scene where the accident occurred and of any vehicles involved (including bicycles)
- Say as little as possible about the accident to anyone, including law enforcement (stick to the basic facts)
- Obtain the names and contact information of any potential witnesses
- After leaving the scene, seek medical care even if you think you do not need it
NO FEES OR COSTS IF NO RECOVERY
We represent ALL of our clients on a contingency fee basis – there is no fee unless there is a recovery. The Rules of Professional Conduct require us to state that you might be responsible for costs or expenses; however, OUR CONTRACT specifically provides that you will NOT owe anything for costs, expenses or fees unless there is a recovery. Contact us today for a no obligation discussion about how much your accident case is worth and how we can exceed your expectations. 1-888-4 LAW FLA (1-888-452-9352).
From our offices in throughout South Florida, bicycle and pedestrian accident attorney Russ E. Robbins aggressively represents clients in Palm Beach , Broward and Miami-Dade Counties and throughout South Florida.
