Bicycle/Pedestrian Attorney Boca Raton, FL
Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. specializes in bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Boca Raton, FL. The firm understands the potential severity of a collision. Bicyclists and pedestrians can suffer any number of devastating injuries when hit by a motor vehicle. Thousands of people get injured yearly because of negligent or distracted drivers. If you have been injured because of a vehicle collision, recover for damages the counsel of Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. Leslie Duberstein Glenn and her team can help you get compensation for your damages.
Drivers do not always respect the safety boundaries of bicyclists and pedestrians. It is not uncommon for cars to speed past a bicyclist or pedestrian without awareness or consideration. When turning at intersections, changing lanes, or yielding, a driver may fail to see a bicyclist or pedestrian in their vicinity. The result can be catastrophic. Below are some of the most common ways a person can get hit by a vehicle.
How Car Accidents Can Injure Bicyclists
- A car turns left or right at an intersection and cuts off a bicyclist or pedestrian going in the same direction
- A car is turning left at an intersection, attempting to cut through a traffic gap when a cyclist is hit coming from the opposite direction
- A passenger or driver opens a car door into a cyclist without looking first. A bicyclist or pedestrian is following traffic laws by stopping at a red light and is rear-ended by a distracted driver who does not stop. A bicyclist is side swiped by a car who is trying to change lanes.
Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. can work on your behalf throughout the claims process. Most importantly, her team can help you develop sufficient evidence to support your injury claim. Completing the forms correctly, submitting them to the proper parties, and making sure that all deadlines are met, are also critical. Leslie Duberstein Glenn and her team will make every effort to resolve your claim early and ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Safe Practices for Bicyclists
You may not always be able to prevent a car from hitting you while on the road, but there are some safety techniques you can use.
- Do not ride at dusk or dawn due to drivers’ poor visibility
- Do not wear dark colors
- Use reflective gear
- Try to ride or walk in large groups or pairs
- Learn how to use hand signals
- Wear knee and elbow pads
- Always wear a helmet
- Purchase gloves with grip so you can maintain control of the handlebars. Use bike mirrors and a horn to assist in traffic navigation.
- Stay in bike lane where available
- Ride with the flow of traffic
- Utilize cross walks where available and add be on the lookout for gravel, sand, potholes or debris on the road (including the crosswalks)