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Sarasota Injury Lawyers With the Experience You Need After a Florida Bike or Pedestrian Accident

Florida pedestrian accident attorneyFlorida pedestrian accident attorney Because of Florida's beautiful weather and sunny, pleasant climate, riding a motorcycle or bicycle and walking are all popular forms of transportation. Although these forms of transportation are very convenient, they can also be very dangerous. When a biker or pedestrian is in an accident with a 3,000-pound vehicle, the outcome is certain to be catastrophic.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Florida bicycle accident or pedestrian accident, you need to order your FREE COPY of The Florida Accident Handbook: What You Need to Know After an Auto, Truck or Bicycle Accident now. This book, written by the Sarasota motorcycle accident lawyers at the Mallard Law Firm, provides everything YOU NEED TO KNOW about Sarasota FL bicycle accidents, motorcycle wrecks and pedestrian accidents.


There are a number of ways in which bike wrecks and pedestrian accidents are substantially different than car crashes. First of all, in Florida, to recover pain and suffering damages in an auto accident, you must prove that you have suffered a permanent injury. You would have to prove that you suffered significant, permanent injuries, scarring or disfigurement in order to collect compensation for your pain and suffering; however, in a Florida motorcycle accident you do not have to meet the criteria of this permanency threshold. In fact, this permanency threshold DOES NOT apply to Florida bike, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents.

Bicycle and pedestrian accidents are also different from car accidents in that there is no seatbelt defense. This is a defense raised by defendants and insurers claiming that, in an auto accident case, the lack of use of a seatbelt caused or contributed to the injuries and damages. This does not apply to bike or pedestrian accidents because, obviously, there is no seatbelt to wear.

These are just a few of the major differences between Florida bike accident and auto accident cases. To discuss the details of your particular case, contact our Sarasota FL bicycle accident attorneys and Florida pedestrian accident attorneys today. 

Representing Victims of Serious Florida Accidents

A Florida pedestrian accident or bicycle accident can leave behind serious, life changing injuries. The husband and wife team of Damian and Sara Mallard represents victims of Florida bicycle and pedestrian accidents who have sustained injuries such as:

  • Road burn
  • Fractured Limbs
  • Broken bones
  • Neck Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Musculoskeletal Trauma
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Disfigurement
  • Paralysis
  • Death

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Florida bike or pedestrian accident, contact the Mallard Law Firm to speak with a Sarasota FL bicycle accident attorney today. 


Should I Accept the Insurance Company's Settlement Offer?

If you have been injured in a Sarasota FL bicycle accident or pedestrian accident, the chances are very likely that the negligent party's insurance company has contacted you. They may ask you to talk about the accident, just to get the facts straight, and will probably want a recorded statement. First of all, NEVER give a recorded statement without first consulting with a Sarasota injury lawyer. You are not required to give a statement. In fact, you are not even required to talk to the insurance company. If you do, anything you say can (and will!) be used against you.

The insurance company may also offer you a settlement. While the settlement that they offer you may seem tempting, the reality of the situation is that the insurance company is not going to give you their best offer. Not even close. They know how much you actually deserve and will try to make it seem like their offer is the best you're going to get. Whatever you do, DO NOT accept the insurance company's settlement offer without consulting with a Sarasota injury lawyer.

The job of the insurance company is to settle your case for as little as possible, even if that means leaving you with a lifetime of pain and anguish and no way to pay for your medical bills; therefore, it is extremely important that you speak with a Sarasota personal injury lawyer before giving any statements, signing any paperwork or accepting any settlements.

You have already been the victim of a serious Florida accident, don't allow yourself to fall victim to the insurance company's tactics as well. Contact the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys of Mallard Law Firm at 1(866)952-1682 to schedule your free, no obligation legal consultation.



The Sarasota bike accident attorneys at the Mallard Law Firm represent victims who have sustained serious injuries in Florida motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents throughout the state, including the cities of Sarasota, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, Arcadia, Sebring, North Port, Punta Gorda, St. Petersburg and Tampa and the counties of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Desoto, Highlands, Pinellas and Hillsborough. We also represent victims who have been involved in serious accidents on I-75, US 41, US 301, SR 45, SR 64, SR 70, SR 93, SR 683,Tamiami Trail, University Pkwy, Fruitville Rd, Clark Rd, Bee Ridge Rd, and Manatee Avenue West along with all other roads and streets in the counties and cities referenced above.

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