When you are riding your bike and leave the designated lane or trail, you are at risk of a collision. Many accidents of this nature occur because other drivers fail to notice you if you are not in your dedicated lane. Cars can hit bikes at any time of day or night, but these wrecks often occur when drivers act negligently in the following types of situations:

• Dooring – A passenger or driver of a parked automobile can inflict serious harm on a cyclist when they open a door and strike a passing cyclist, often forcing them off their bike and even into oncoming traffic.
• Left-hand turns – Motorists who fail to look around before turning can overlook an approaching cyclist.
• Overcrowding and tailgating can force a cyclist from their bike.
• Illegal lane changes
• Unsafe passing
• Texting and other forms of distracted driving
• Drunk driving

Motorists should respect the rights of cyclists just as they would the rights of the drivers of any other kind of vehicle. They should treat bikes like they would treat a car and give them appropriate space. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Attorney Daniels can thoroughly investigate your Jacksonville bicycle crash to learn how it happened. She will pursue all avenues to gather evidence of defendant fault, such as interviewing eyewitnesses to see if anyone observed anything peculiar about the motorist’s actions, behavior, or driving. She will also review the police report and any other relevant information. From there, she will compile her findings into a demand package and present a strong claim for damages to get you back on your feet.