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Bicycle Accident Lawyer Tampa, FL

Bicycle Accidents

If you or a loved one sustained serious or fatal injuries in a bike accident, you should speak with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer right away. Attorney Juana Maria Rojas has the skill, compassion, and resolve necessary to help you prove your case and pursue the compensation you need. Attorney Rojas will give you an honest assessment of your case, as she personally meets with all clients and evaluates all cases. The consultation is free and without any type of obligation. Call today at 813-879-2223.

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I am attorney Juana Maria Rojas. When I started law school at the University of Utah College of Law, I had to sell my car to pay for school. So, I was left with a bicycle to get around and loved it. I rode up and down canyons, completed Century rides and entered road races and triathalons. I rode about 30 miles a day even when after I finally purchased a car. I moved to Tampa in 1991 and thought with year-round perfect weather and lack of hills, I would be able to safely ride all over the place. Was I wrong!

I was nearly killed a couple of times, and also ended up representing several people struck by cars while on bicycles. And according to the Wall Street Journal, the Tampa Bay area has the highest bicycle fatality rate of any metro region in the United States.

Florida Statute Protections

Florida Statute Section 316.130(15) offers strong protection to both pedestrians and those using a non-motorized vehicle such a skate board or a bicycle. The law states that “every driver… shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human powered vehicle.”

I have successfully used that statute many times to establish liability on the part of a driver. In addition to having more than 30 years of legal experience, I know what it is like to ride a bicycle.  If you or someone in your household was struck by a motor vehicle and injured while riding a bicycle, call me at 813-879-2223. Even if the crash occurred months ago and you are simply not happy with your current representation, call me. I will give you an honest assessment of your case. I personally meet with all my clients and evaluate all cases. The consultation is free and without any type of obligation.

Why Do Tampa Bicycle Accidents Occur?

Though bicycle accidents can occur for any number of reasons, Tampa’s situation is uniquely dangerous. This is due in part to roadways that are not bicycle friendly, aggressive drivers, and the fact that bicycles are less common mode of transportation in the Tampa area. Typical causes of bike accidents include:

  • Failure of drivers at intersection to obey right-of-way laws
  • Failure of motorists, bicyclists, or both to pay attention while merging
  • A motorist opening the door of a parked vehicle directly in the path of an oncoming bike
  • Driving in a designated bike lane
  • Pulling out in front of an oncoming bicyclist
  • Distracted driving
  • Drunk driving

What Can You Do After An Accident?

If you are reading this, it is likely because you or a loved one was already injured in a bike accident. If that’s the case, there are several steps you can take to ensure a full and fair financial recovery.

Please note that bicycle accidents in Florida are covered by PIP on your automobile insurance.  If you do not own a car, and no one n your household owns a car, you are covered for PIP by the insurance for the car which struck you. In addition, you must obtain your “emergency medical condition” statement within 14 days of the accident date or lose PIP benefits. It can get a little complicated, and I recommend that you see an attorney as soon as possible so you can learn what your rights are.

The Rojas Law Firm can perform an in-depth investigation, gather the necessary evidence, and obtain the at fault person’s insurance limits within 48 hours.

Why Work With Rojas Law Group?

In addition to possessing the skill and knowledge necessary to build a strong case on your behalf, Attorney Juana Maria Rojas and her team provide several benefits that our competitors do not:

  • Each member of our team is fluent in both Spanish and English. When you work with Rojas Law Group, language barriers are non-existent.
  • Hands-on, personal service. We understand you are under a lot of stress. We do everything we can to ease your burden and make the process as smooth as possible.
  • Tampa Local. Attorney Rojas lives and works in Tampa. When you choose us, you will work with a team that is active in the community and genuinely cares about the people who live here.

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If you want to work with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer in Tampa, FL, contact Rojas Law Group today at 813-879-2223 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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    What a wonderful experience I had working with the Law office of Juana Maria Rojas. She and her staff knew how to turn a horrible situation into something bearable. She and her staff always returned my emails or phones call within minutes. I was never made to feel like I was a burden with my numerous phone calls. It was an absolute pleasure retaining her as my attorney. All of her medical contacts are top of the line and know what they are doing. If I’m ever put in another situation where I need to retain a personal injury attorney she is the only one I will call Thank you, Juana Maria and Irene, for all your hard work and patience.

    Diane FuchsClient

    I am very pleased to have chosen Juana Rojas as my lawyer. She and her staff are very knowledgeable, available and caring. She also has an exceptional network of partners, such as the Rivas Medical Centers, where I received physical therapy and was treated wonderfully. She was able to deduct substantial amounts of money from my medical bills which meant I got more money in my settlement. I was very fortunate to have been represented by Juana and would choose her again. I would recommend to everybody.

    JC RacinesClient

    I am so impressed with the personal care received at the Rojas Law Office. The staff is bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ms. Rojas along with her staff makes anyone feel at ease; most important your fight becomes her fight.

    I. FigueroaClient

     

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