Injured In A Bike Crash? Know Your Rights

If you or someone you love has been injured in a bicycle accident, the skilled and compassionate team at Mickey Keenan P.A. has a Tampa, FL bicycle accident lawyer available to talk. These incidents can lead to serious injuries, and in many cases, someone else may be responsible for the harm caused. It’s important to understand your rights and what steps to take next so you’re not left facing medical bills, missed work, and stress without support.

What To Do After A Bicycle Accident

If you’re injured in a bike crash, the first step is always to seek medical attention. Even if your injuries seem minor, getting a full medical evaluation creates a record of your condition. It also helps connect your injuries to the crash. Next, it’s important to report the accident to law enforcement. If you can, collect contact information from any drivers, passengers, or witnesses involved. Photos of the scene, damage to your bike, and any visible injuries can also be helpful later.

Liability Isn’t Always Straightforward

Whether on a bicycle or in a car, it is important to proceed with caution any time you are on the road but especially in situations where traffic lights are out after a storm or roads are flooded. Depending on the circumstances, one or more persons or entities, such as a city or roadworks department, may be found partially or fully liable for causing an injury.

Drivers often assume that cyclists are at fault, but that’s not always the case. Many bicycle accidents happen because a driver was distracted, failed to yield, or didn’t leave enough space. In other situations, poor road design, lack of signage, or broken traffic signals may contribute to the crash. We take time to evaluate every factor and identify who may be legally responsible.

Dealing With Insurance After A Crash

Insurance companies are notorious for trying to pay as little as possible to bicycle accident victims and their families. They have many tactics for doing this including claiming that the injury is not because of their accident but because the victim had a pre-existing condition.

We help our clients avoid common mistakes that insurance companies try to take advantage of. It’s important not to give a recorded statement or accept a quick settlement offer without first talking to someone who represents your interests. Once you accept a settlement, you usually give up the right to recover anything further—even if your medical costs continue to grow.

Protecting Your Rights Starts With A Call

At Mickey Keenan P.A., we have 20+ years of experience successfully helping Floridians with their injury claims and have garnered over 300 Google reviews. If you or someone you love was injured in an accident, we do not want you to feel like you are alone. We have 24/7 live answering and are available seven days a week, 365 days of the year. Reach out to us any time you are in need.