Tampa is an excellent place to ride an e-bike; the weather is usually beautiful, and there are plenty of scenic and fun routes to take! E-bikes are becoming a popular method of transportation as the city grows in population; rather than spend time in traffic, many residents and tourists alike are opting for this faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly way to get to work, explore the city’s offerings, or go out with friends.
However, riding an e-bike is dangerous, even when you take precautions and follow the rules. If you were involved in an accident, and another party caused it your injuries could cost you tens of thousands of dollars or more. They should pay those costs, not you! You may be entitled to monetary compensation!
Our aggressive Tampa e-bike accident lawyers can help you hold the responsible party accountable and fight for the justice you deserve. And there’s no risk to work with us – you don’t have to pay us anything until we win your case! Call The Florida Law Group today to schedule a free consultation and get started.
Why You Need Attorneys
You may be thinking that if someone else was clearly at fault, it’s a simple matter of making a claim, and the insurance will take care of it for you. If only that were the case!
Not only are other parties rarely willing to admit fault, but insurance companies are notorious for rarely being willing to pay out fair damages to victims (because they lose money when they do so). If you have auto insurance, your PIP coverage will take care of some of the costs you incur, but you’re still faced with paying many expenses of your accident out of your own pocket (medical bills, lost wages, etc.). Florida laws don’t require e-bike riders to carry insurance at all, so you may find yourself completely dependent on the other party’s insurer.
On your own, insurance companies have no reason to listen to you or take you seriously, and you are unlikely to recover the amount your injuries are actually worth. Having legal representation on your side can force them to pay attention to your claim! A lawyer can handle the paperwork for you so you can focus on resting and healing, and can negotiate with the insurer for reasonable settlement or take your case to trial.
Who May Be Liable
Depending on the circumstances of your specific collision, there are several different parties who could be responsible for the crash.
- Drivers of passenger vehicles
- Drivers of commercial vehicles (like semi-trucks)
- Other cyclists or pedestrians
- The local government or local department of transportation
- The e-bike manufacturer or retailer
- And others!
You may be able to seek compensation from them in a claim or lawsuit (or with their insurance company).
It’s worth noting that even if you were partially responsible for your own injuries, as long as the other party was more at fault, you can still make a case for compensation (under Florida’s comparative negligence standard). For example, if you are blaring music in your headphones while riding (illegal in Florida, unless you are purely in a bike path), and another car going 80mph in a 45 hit you, they will likely be considered over 50% at fault for the accident, and you can make a claim with their insurance company.
Why Choose Our Tampa E-Bike Accident Lawyers
At The Florida Law Group, we’re dedicated to winning. We’ve been serving injured plaintiffs since 1984, and our team has recovered over $1 billion dollars to date! Unlike many firms, we’re not afraid to go to court if that’s what it takes to get justice for you. One of our lead Tampa e-bike accident lawyers and our managing partner, Chris Limberopoulos, is a board certified civil trial specialist – a personal injury expert! You can rely on his expertise, knowledge, experience, and winning track record. We care about setting you up for future success; one accident shouldn’t derail your life plans or financial goals, and with our legal assistance, it won’t have to.
There is a statute of limitations on e-bike accident injury cases. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Call The Florida Law Group today for a free consultation where you can discuss your options and next steps.
