Bicycle & Pedestrian
The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga is one of the leading bicycle accident and pedestrian accident law firms in the entire country. Since 2003, our law firm has collected millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of thousands of bicycle and pedestrian accident victims across the state of Florida. As it turns out, Florida has one of the nation’s highest casualty rates for bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. Statistics show that in America, a pedestrian accident fatality occurs every 1½ hours and a bicycle accident fatality occurs every 6 hours, with children under the age of 16 being at the greatest risk. According to Florida statutes, bicycles and motor vehicles share the same right of way to traffic, however pedestrians always have the right of way. Furthermore, operators of motor vehicles in Florida have a special duty to be cautious of bicycle riders and children playing near schools, neighborhoods, parks and playgrounds.
The actions of negligent drivers cause the majority of bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents, including:
- Driver failing to simply pay attention
- Driver speeding or being reckless/aggressive
- Driver failing to yield at intersections, crosswalks, or traffic lanes
- Driver disregarding stop signs or red lights
- Driver being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
If you or a loved one has been injured in either a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical costs, loss of wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, distress and other damages. At the Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, the combined resources and qualifications of our attorneys and staff allows us to collect the maximum amount of compensation for our client’s damages. Please contact us at any of our Florida offices for a free consultation with one of our experienced bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyers today.