Two bicyclists were struck by a Miami-Dade police cruiser near the entrance to Virginia Key Beach Park last week on Saturday at around 8 am. The officer immediately called 911 and requested fire rescue to respond to the scene. The officer provided first aid to the two bicyclists. One of the men sustained minor injuries while the other had severe injuries. The two cyclists were hit by the police officer when they were cruising down Arthur Lamb Jr. Road. As City of Miami Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were on their way to the scene of the accident, one of the bicyclists went into traumatic arrest. Police Officers on scene immediately started CPR on the victim and continued until fire rescue paramedics arrived and continued efforts. The man was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after. The other bicyclist who was transported to the same hospital, but had only minor, non-life threatening injuries plans to sue the Miami-Dade Police Department for damages stemming from the accident.
For people injured in a bicycle accident, medical bills can pile up quickly. From the costs associated with medical treatment, car repair costs, lost wages. Clearly, injuries can result in a lot of unexpected costs. These expenses can dramatically change your quality of life and affect the livelihood of you and your family. Sadly, most of us do not have money stored away if something goes terribly wrong. Florida law protects persons who have been hit by a car while riding a bicycle. If you have been the victim of a bicycle accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury claim. A personal injury lawyer plays a vital role in navigating the cumbersome and unfamiliar personal injury claims process, obtain benefits, and resolve disputes over fault and liability. If you are considering pursuing a personal injury case, there is a lot you need to know. According to the law in Florida, there is a basic standard for how people should treat one another—this is called a duty. Negligence or wrongdoing occurs when a person, organization, or government entity can be shown to have failed to uphold their duty to behave reasonably with respect to the injured victim. To obtain compensation, the plaintiff must be able to demonstrate that negligence or wrongdoing occurred and provide evidence that they sustained injuries or damages as a result of that negligence. Negligence and wrongdoing will take many different forms depending on the specifics of your bicycle accident case. It’s important to have a skilled bicycle accident attorney to gather evidence for you and build your case. Insurance claims for bicycle accident injuries can be intricate. Following an accident, you should schedule a consultation with a bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Particularly with bicycle accidents, legal issues pertaining to things like who is at fault and who will be responsible for damages can become complicated.
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Have you or a loved one been hurt by a bicycle accident? Are you wondering how Florida bicycle laws impact your rights? Contact the skilled bicycle accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero for help. After any type of accident, our team can help you sort through any confusion and help you get properly compensated for your injuries. The Florida bicycle accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero encourage you to reach out so that we can explain more about the different ways that our law firm and attorneys can provide legal help and guidance after a bicycle accident. Make an appointment with us at one of our many locations. Remember, we work on a contingency basis so you will owe us nothing if we are unable to obtain successful results for your case. The attorneys at Suarez & Montero can meet with you to discuss further. always available to talk with you and answer your questions. Our skillful attorneys are genuinely committed to our clients. We will fight to make sure that you get the maximum amount of compensation owed to you. Let us help you get the medical care you need and fight to make sure you are compensated for your injuries! Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation in pursuing your claim and stand ready to protect your rights. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
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