Bicycle Accident Attorney in Aventura, FL

Were you hurt in a bicycle accident caused by a careless driver? You could recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related losses.

For over 50 years, Meldon Law has helped injured Floridians recover the compensation they need. Our Aventura personal injury attorneys handle all types of bicycle accident cases and understand how quickly life (and bills) can spiral after a crash.

Since 1971, we’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars because we don’t back down from a fight. You won’t have to worry about legal issues or insurance claims when you enlist Meldon Law. Call today for a free consultation and learn how our Aventura bicycle accident lawyers can help.

Why Choose Meldon Law

Aventura is known for its beautiful residential neighborhoods, dining and shopping, and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway. All of these benefits, plus a year-round sunny climate, make it attractive for bicyclists. Unfortunately, accidents are all too frequent. If you were injured in an accident, an attorney can protect your rights and fight for every dollar you deserve.

Our lawyers believe in serving clients with compassion and integrity through every step of your case. We offer:

• Free consultations
• No fee unless we win
• Over five decades of experience in Florida courts
• Engaged community partners (Meldon Law is the only official injury law firm partner of the Florida Gators. We’re trusted by the Gators—and Floridians everywhere.)

We’re proud to serve clients in Aventura and throughout Miami-Dade County. Our legal and professional team prioritizes client service, which results in client testimonials like this one from David G.:

“They walked me through the entire process. Kept me updated and informed as it happened. You could feel the confidence in their voices. Smartest phone call I ever made. Don’t make a mistake, call Meldon Law first.”

How We Recover Compensation for Our Clients

In most bicycle accident cases, someone is at fault. It is often a motorist, but there are other potentially liable parties. Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence law, you can seek compensation if you are less than 51 percent responsible for your injuries (Florida Statutes § 768.81).

To build your case, we:

• Identify those responsible and use our legal knowledge to demand maximum compensation on your behalf.
• Gather and examine the evidence, which might include photos of the accident scene and your injuries, police reports, witness statements, and traffic camera footage.
• Establish liability by showing that the at-fault party failed to take reasonable measures, such as yielding the right of way or looking in both directions at an intersection.
• File a detailed claim against the party’s insurance company, often the driver’s auto insurance policy. We can also help you file a claim with your insurer if an uninsured motorist hits you.
• Negotiate a fair settlement that adequately covers all the ways the accident has impacted you

At Meldon Law, your fight is our fight. We don’t shy away from going to trial if necessary. To get us started on your case, call now for a free consultation.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident?

When someone else caused the crash, you can pursue compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses, including:

• Medical Treatment: Emergency room care, ambulance transportation, hospitalization, surgery, specialists, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, and follow-up visits
• Lost Wages: Compensation for time missed at work due to injuries, doctor’s appointments, and reduced earning capacity due to temporary or permanent disability
• Pain and Suffering: Physical and emotional injuries that often accompany serious accidents, ranging from chronic pain to depression and anxiety
• Wrongful Death: Compensation for surviving family members who lost a loved one as a result of their injuries

Our attorneys have tackled more than 5,000 cases over the years, but we treat each client with the individual attention they deserve. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in settlements, judgments, and verdicts, compensation that injured individuals and their families need to put their lives back on track after a crash.

How Negligence Causes Bicycle Accidents in Aventura

According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department, there were 972 reported bicycle accidents in Miami-Dade County, with 902 injuries and 19 fatalities in 2023. Some common causes of these accidents include:

• Distracted Drivers: Anything that takes a driver’s attention from the road ahead, whether it’s a cell phone or a talkative passenger, can result in a bicycle accident.
• Unsafe Passing: Motorists often miscalculate the distance needed to pass a bicyclist safely. Bicycles are small and difficult to see, and these characteristics add to the potential danger.
• Door Accidents: Drivers often fail to check the bike lane before opening their door and injure cyclists in the process.
• Impaired Drivers: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs have slower reflexes and may fail to act in time to avoid the crash.
• Speeding: Driving too fast doesn’t allow drivers sufficient time or space for safe reactions and increases the force of impact.

Florida’s Deadline for Personal Injury Lawsuits

Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, you should explore your legal options as soon as you can. You do not want to risk evidence being lost or misplaced. Witnesses relocate, pass away, or have fading memories. Our team will manage the deadlines on your behalf.

Call Today for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has injuries and expenses after a bicycle accident, call Meldon Law. Our goal is to obtain justice and every dollar for your medical care, lost income, and emotional trauma. Whether you live in Aventura Estates, the Waterways, or anywhere else in Aventura, we’re ready. Contact us today for a free consultation.