Partial Fault Bicycle Accident

Answer:

Central Florida being a thriving hub of bicycle enthusiasts, unfortunately, we see a disproportionate amount of injuries to cyclists compared to the rest of the nation. Cyclists share the road with vehicles but oftentimes vehicles don’t share the road with the cyclists. Now, these types of cases are different from normal automobile to automobile cases. If you’re a cyclist who’s been injured because you’ve been struck by a vehicle, one of the things that we get asked a lot is what if I’m partially to blame. I don’t know if I was supposed to yield to that vehicle when I turned at that left at the four-way stop sign. I didn’t know if I was supposed to take a right when the light was red. Again, there’s so many vehicles on the road in Florida, and particularly in central Florida, and so many cyclists. These incidents are going to happen. If you feel that you may be partially at fault, don’t be afraid to reach out to us about that. It doesn’t preclude you from having a claim. In Florida, a driver who is involved in an accident with a bicyclist is never going to escape liability completely. Yes, there may be some fault attributed to the cyclist but it’s important that you let the attorney who’s experienced in these types of cases counsel you on that and guide you. You don’t need to jump to conclusions about whether you have a valid case or not. Let us have that conversation with you. If you’re a cyclist who’s been injured due to the negligence of a driver, please reach out to us at Victory law firm.