Mark Roman | October 27, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 6,403 bicycle accidents across the state in 2021. Those accidents resulted in 195 fatalities and a significantly higher number of injuries. Unfortunately, when a bicyclist is involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, the bicyclist usually suffers the brunt of the damage.
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers has been assisting clients in the Tampa Bay area since 1996. Our bicycle accident attorneys in Clearwater have more than a half-century of combined experience, and we’ve secured over $100 million for deserving personal injury victims since we were founded.
Recently, we were fortunate enough to help a local bicyclist get back on her feet after she was struck by a car. Our legal team was taken aback by her spirit and dedication to the sport. We decided it best to fill you in on her story and how we were able to assist.
Our Client’s Story
Our client’s first memories of riding a bicycle were when she was around the age of five. She remembers learning how to ride on a worn-out, hand-me-down bike of her sister’s that didn’t have much paint left. She recalls falling in love with the experience and spending hours upon hours improving her skill, a sentiment that her parents helped bring about through their encouragement as well.
When she was struck by a car during a group ride in the area, our client thought that bicycling might be taken away from her. She suffered serious harm as a result of the accident. Our client regularly logs 200-225 mile weeks on her bicycle, sometimes totaling upwards of 14,000 miles a year.
Any athlete with that much dedication to their sport will tell you that the thought of losing the ability to compete is terrifying, almost at an existential level. We were saddened to hear of what happened to our client after the accident, and we were highly motivated to help her as best as we could.
How Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Was Able To Help
Fortunately, we were able to secure a settlement agreement that was favorable to our client. She notes in her testimonial that she believes our knowledge of cycling and our history of success were key factors in the ultimate outcome of her case.
Our personal injury law firm aims to treat each of our clients as if they were family. To that end, we’re able to assist our clients after a bicycle crash by:
- Conducting a thorough internal investigation into the bicycle accident to identify any liable parties, articulate the full extent of the damages, and collect evidence
- Handling all of the negotiations, paperwork, and communications related to the case while the client focuses on their recovery
- Hiring experts to analyze the facts and circumstances of the bike crash and testify at trial if needed
- Apprising the client of their legal options consistently throughout each stage of the case
- Protecting the client from unfounded allegations that the accident was their fault
Our client is now in a position to continue enjoying the sport she loves, and she plans to do so for many more years to come. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in the Tampa Bay area and are looking for legal representation, consider Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers.
We also have a team of bicycle accident lawyers in New Port Richey and bicycle accident lawyers in Tampa.
Contact the Clearwater Bicycle Accident Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today
For more information, please contact the legal team of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation with a bicycle accident lawyer in Clearwater. We have four convenient locations in Florida: Clearwater, New Port Richey, and Tampa.
We serve throughout Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and its surrounding areas:
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Clearwater Office
1811 N. Belcher Road, Suite I-1
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 787-2500
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Congress Ave Office
2360 Congress Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 591-5610
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Tampa Office
6601 Memorial Hwy Suite 202
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 686-7588
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – New Port Richey Office
2515 Seven Springs Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL, 34655
(727) 815-8442