When a vehicle strikes a bicycle, the cyclist often suffers catastrophic injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, severe lacerations, road rash, spinal cord injury (SCIs), or amputation. If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one in a bike crash, a bicycle accident lawyer in Fort McCoy, FL can help you seek damages.
At Meldon Law, our Fort McCoy personal injury lawyers have over 50 years of experience, and we wonāt back down until you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn more about the benefits of hiring our personal injury law firm to assist with your claim or lawsuit.
Our Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Fort McCoy, FL Will Take On Your Fight Like it Was Our Own
Bicycle accidents cause injuries and fatalities every day. If you have lost a loved one to a fatal bike crash, we want you to know youāre not alone, and we understand what youāre going through.
Our personal injury attorneys believe that helping injury victims and their families isnāt just our jobāitās our calling. When you hire a bike accident lawyer in Fort McCoy, FL, from our team, we will:
Prioritize your unique needs and goals
Serve you with compassion, honesty, and integrity
Ensure you understand the legal process
Gather evidence of all your losses and the at-fault partyās negligence
Handle all paperwork necessary for filing your insurance claim and personal injury lawsuit
Negotiate with the negligent partyās insurance company for a fair settlement
Take your case to court and fight for maximum compensation if the insurance provider refuses to negotiate in good faith
If an insurance adjuster calls you, politely decline their request to give a recorded statement and refer them to your Fort McCoy bicycle accident attorney instead. We will handle your legal claim while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
Our Bicycle Accident Case Results Speak for Themselves
A man driving a car very fast was hit by a truck entering the highway and failing to yield the right of way. Traumatic brain injury and back sx.
$4,250,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client tragically lost his life when a distracted golf cart driver crashed into our client while he was riding his bicycle. Our client was an avid cyclist and was riding his usual route when a golf cart made a left turn and cut across our clientās bike path. The impact of the collision was so severe that our client was knocked off his bicycle into the air and landed in the roadway. Due to the golf cart driverās failure to adhere to standard traffic regulations and exercise due caution, our client was tragically killed. Our office is pursuing a wrongful death action on behalf of the surviving family.
$4,200,000
Car Accident
A couple was hit by a car on the highway, resulting in neck and back injuries.
$3,000,000
Truck Accident
A man on a bike was hit by a truck while going to work. Neck and shoulder sx.
$2,250,000
Motorcycle Accident
A man on a motorcycle was hit by a car while being waved through heavy traffic, resulting in complex jaw surgery.
$1,500,000
T-Bone Injury
UF student t-boned by inattentive driver who blew through a stop sign on a rural highway.
$1,450,000
Motorcycle Accident
A woman on a motorcycle was hit by a car that resulted in leg amputation below the knee.
$1,250,000
Pedestrian Accident
A female pedestrian was hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot that resulted in lower back surgery and a spinal stimulator implant.
$995,000
Car Accident
When hit by a driver of a Ford Credit company who ran a stop-sign at an intersection of a highway causing ā multiple cervical fractures, a frontal lobe brain injury, a right shoulder injury, and a right broken arm.
$950,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client was enjoying an afternoon riding in a golf cart when another golf cart t-boned our clientās cart. Our client suffered significant injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement of her feet, hands, and TBIās. Our firm was able to successfully settle this matter pre-suit for our client for $950,000.00.
$500,000
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our client was severely injured in an intersection crash. She suffered two (2) significant ājoltsā ā the first from when she was T-boned in the intersection, and the second from when the original impact caused her to strike a utility pole. The crash caused highly painful low back injuries, initially forcing the client to undergo aggressive pain management, including radiofrequency ablations (nerve burning). A highly compelling, emotional video was prepared featuring testimony from the client and her Aunt about the mental, emotional, and physical problems the client has faced since the crash. The case settled pre-suit for $500,000.00.
$500,000
Car Accident
Our client was a driving on a curved road in a residential neighborhood in South Florida at midnight when he was struck head-on by a high-performance sportscar traveling at a very high rate of speed. One of the witnesses to the crash was a U.S. Army Officer who saw the sportscar literally āfly through the medianā prior to striking our clientās vehicle. Fortunately, the at-fault vehicle initially struck bushes and knocked over a palm tree prior to the collision, otherwise the injuries to our client most likely would have been fatal. A life care plan for the client was prepared by a highly qualified, well respected certified life care planner hired by our firm, and ultimately, the case settled for $500,000.00.
$450,000
Motorcycle Accident
Our client was preparing to stop when the car driven behind them failed to notice and crashed into the rear of our clientās vehicle. The hit was of such force that it knocked our clientās vehicle into oncoming traffic where he ultimately came to a stop in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries. The case ultimately settled pre-suit for $450,000.00.
We will use our extensive skills, experience, and knowledge to fight for every dollar you deserve to treat your injuries and get your life back on track.
See What Bicycle Accident Victims and Other Personal Injury Clients Are Saying About Our Law Firm
We are proud of the many positive client reviews weāve received over the years, including these:
"Some of the staff have been there for many years and they always make me feel welcomed when I contact them. They have been so much help over the years. Meldon Lawās knowledge and experience always gets the job done right and my results haven amazing."
Catherine P.
December 2024
"It has been a real pleasure to deal with Jeffery and Stacy. Jeffery is all about his clients. What is best for the clients well being. He is a great attorney. If you need an accident attorney or a referral this is the man to be talking with. He will now be my attorney for life. Jeffery and Stacy, thank you ever so much."
Hazel J.
March 2025
"Jeffrey and his team were great throughout the whole process of my settlement for an auto accident! They handled everything which made it much easier on me! They were able to navigate the ins and outs of the insurance companies and helped me receive my settlement in a timely manner! Great customer service all around. Would definitely recommend them! They made it much easier to move on from my auto accident! Thanks again!"
Justin W.
April 2024
"My first experience with meldon was amazing. The whole staff willing to talk and listen. They were very helpful and guided me threw the whole process. If you went anywhere else Iām sorry for you !!!!!"
Jabari A.
June 2024
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We offer free, no-obligation consultations, so you have nothing to lose by telling us your story and hearing how our bike accident attorneys in Fort McCoy, FL, can help you. Contact Meldon Law today to get started.
Recoverable Damages After a Fort McCoy Bicycle Crash
A bicycle accident can change your life forever. You deserve adequate compensation that allows you to regain as much normalcy as possible and build a solid financial future. Your Fort McCoy cycling accident lawyer can help you seek the following damages:
Economic Damages
These damages are the financial expenses you incur because of the accident, such as:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Property damage
Home modifications to accommodate a disability, such as wheelchair ramps, railings, and wider doorways
Household services you require assistance with during recovery, such as yardwork and cleaning
Transportation to medical appointments
Non-Economic Damages
These damages compensate you for the non-financial losses you have experienced because of the bicycle crash, including:
When someone is injured, they donāt just need a lawyer, they need a protector. Our job is to restore balance, hold the powerful accountable, and give our clients the confidence to move forward.
Carey Meldon
Wrongful Death Damages
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), five people lost their lives in Marion County bicycle crashes in 2023. If your family member passed away in a recent cycling accident, our Fort McCoy wrongful death attorneys can lead your compensation claim with compassion and integrity. The damages you may qualify for include:
Funeral and burial costs
Loss of household income
The decedentās medical bills
Loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium
Mental and emotional suffering of survivors
Our bicycle accident lawyers in Fort McCoy, FL, would be honored to lead your legal claim while you focus on grieving and caring for your loved ones.
You Have a Limited Time to File a Bicycle Accident Lawsuit in Fort McCoy
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Fort McCoy. That may sound like plenty of time, but we encourage you to reach out to us immediately after your bicycle crash.
Your bicycle accident attorney in Fort McCoy, FL, will need as much time as possible to gather evidence and build your case before time runs out. Itās also important to interview eyewitnesses while their memories are fresh and gather other time-sensitive evidence. So donāt delay in getting startedāwe will handle all the hard work of your claim while you take all the time you need to recover.
Get the Legal Help You Need ā Reach Out to a Fort McCoy Lawyer Now!
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At Meldon Law, our bicycle accident attorneys in Fort McCoy, FL, work on a contingency basis, which means you only pay us if we win your case. You wonāt have to pay any fees upfront to get started, and our payment will come out of your settlement or judgment. If we donāt win, you donāt pay.
We are available 24/7, so contact us anytime for a free initial consultation. We care about you and are ready to take on your fight.
At Meldon Law, we're happy to help with whatever you need.
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