Hollywood Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Hollywood is a thriving seaside community known for its tropical climate, laid-back atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. This bike-friendly city has plenty of dedicated bicycle lanes and trails for people to enjoy the fresh air and outdoor scenery. Bike riding is a popular way to enjoy the sights down Hollywood Beach Boardwalk and the picturesque neighborhoods around Hollywood Blvd.

While Hollywood is bike-friendly, cyclists don't escape the dangers of sharing the streets with cars and trucks. A bike rider can suffer serious harm if hit by a careless driver speeding or not paying attention. If you were gravely hurt in a Hollywood bicycle accident, you could be left with painful and catastrophic injuries and expensive medical bills. Your finances could take a hit if you cannot return to work until you recover.

At Wolfson & Leon, we understand how important it is to know what your legal rights are when you or someone you have has been seriously hurt in a bike accident in Hollywood. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a catastrophic biking accident can have on you and your family. As such, we encourage you to call us today for a free case consultation where you can learn more about your rights and how to pursue justice when you've been seriously hurt. Find out how our Hollywood bicycle crash lawyers may be able to help by calling 954-530-3918 today.

Many streets around South Florida aren’t made for bicycles and cars to share. Roads may not have dedicated bicycle lanes. Cyclists may encounter busy intersections, fast-moving vehicles, and multiple lanes of traffic.

A serious accident may happen when drivers aren't paying attention or cannot see bicycles on the road. Hollywood drivers may cause a severe bicycle accident if they:

• Switch lanes without checking for bicycles traveling next to them.
• Cannot see a cyclist because they are tired or distracted.
• Open car doors into the path of oncoming cyclists.
• Run through stop signs or red lights
• Fail to yield to bikes as they cross the street.
• Drift into bike lanes.
• Make left-hand turns without checking for oncoming bicycles.
• Hit a bicycle when backing out of driveways or parking spaces.
• Drive while impaired
• Rear-end a bike sitting at an intersection.
• Drive too closely to a bicycle on the street.
• Make right-hand turns that cut off or hit a bicycle traveling next to them.

Bicycles are no match against passenger vehicles on the road. A bicycle offers no protection in the event of an accident. A cyclist may wear a helmet; however, no other substantial protective gear prevents injury when a bike and car collide. So, if the rider is hit or pushed off their bicycle, they could suffer painful and debilitating injuries

Common injuries Hollywood bicycle riders may face in an accident include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Impalement injuries to the chest.
• Broken ribs, hips, or pelvis bones.
• Significant damage to internal organs or spinal cord
• Extreme scarring or disfiguring injuries
• Fractured bones
• Skin damage caused by road burns or lacerations.
• Deep lacerations or puncture wounds
• Severed limbs.
• Internal bleeding
• Facial or jaw injuries
• Painful neck or back injuries.

When you are seriously hurt in a Hollywood bicycle crash, you need immediate medical attention. Even if you fell off your bike or have no noticeable injuries after the collision, you should still get medical care as quickly as possible.

A bicycle accident can leave you in a state of turmoil. You may be in immense pain but unable to seek medical care. A blow to the head could leave you with a concussion or a more severe brain injury. Broken or fractured bones can affect your ability to move around and return to work.

Knowing your legal rights in a Hollywood bicycle crash is critical, especially if you plan to pursue compensation. Since 1963, Wolfson & Leon have vigorously fought for people gravely injured in bicycle accidents. We understand the pain and stress that a severe bicycle accident can have on a family and work tirelessly to get the best settlement possible to help you get on with your life.

Find out how the Hollywood personal injury lawyers at Wolfson & Leon could help when you’ve been seriously hurt by calling 954-530-3918 today.