When bicycle riders share the roadway with cars and trucks, they submit themselves to the mercy of every motor vehicle on the road with them. The safety and very life of the bike rider is in the hands of every other driver they encounter. The danger, of course, is not reciprocal. In the typical bike vs. car/truck collision, the bike loses as we say.

There are rules of the road concerning the operation of bicycles on public roads. But most bike accidents are caused by the negligence of the other driver. As we know, injuries, particularly head injuries, can be severe and even fatal in bike accidents. It is essential in such cases to hire an experienced bicycle accident lawyer who can assist with an extensive investigation and even accident reconstruction analysis in order to establish the liability of the vehicle operator. A personal injury lawyer can help you sort through the complicated legal issues involved and fight for your rights.

Our area of Florida, (Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties) is particularly congested with vehicular traffic. It provides a truly dangerous environment for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles. Development of bike lanes has been slow, and most major thoroughfares are such that the lane must be shared with vehicular traffic.

At Carlson & Meissner, we’ve represented clients who have been seriously injured (or killed) while riding bicycles and motorcycles on the streets and highways of Florida. We understand the dangers, and over the years have established a pattern and checklist to facilitate a thorough investigation of such collisions.

If you have been seriously injured in a bicycle accident, call a bicycle accident lawyer today and set up a Free Consultation to review your case. Our bicycle accident attorneys will fight for the compensation you deserve.