[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to\/","headline":"Biking Accident? Find Out What You Are Entitled to.","name":"Biking Accident? Find Out What You Are Entitled to.","description":"Possible Legal Outcomes for Common Biking Accident Scenarios If you\u2019re a cyclist, you know that there are many dangers out there and the possibility of you becoming injured is real. And when an injury does occur, you could be left feeling scared and unsure of what to do. Retaining a Daytona Beach\u00a0bike crash attorney\u00a0who is...","datePublished":"2017-05-26","dateModified":"2025-01-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to.jpg","height":667,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":341,"articleBody":"Possible Legal Outcomes for Common Biking Accident ScenariosIf you\u2019re a cyclist, you know that there are many dangers out there and the possibility of you becoming injured is real. And when an injury does occur, you could be left feeling scared and unsure of what to do. Retaining a Daytona Beach\u00a0bike crash attorney\u00a0who is experienced in helping bikers get the compensation they deserve because of their injuries is crucial. Here, we\u2019d like to explain some common scenarios for biking accidents and their possible legal outcomes.Vehicle\/Bike AccidentThis is what cyclists fear the most: being hit by a car. If this happens to you, you will need to obtain the name of the driver, information about their insurance, and witness statements or contact information for any witnesses. The driver\u2019s insurance would be the ones who pay the compensation. Talk with a Daytona personal injury attorney for more information.Road DefectsWhile this is not fairly common, some bike accidents are due to road defects such as a pothole or uneven manhole cover. These types of accidents do create a more complex case, and the municipality in charge of maintaining the road could be held liable. The complexity lies with the fact that in order to prove the municipality liable, you must prove that the municipality knew of the dangerous situation but did nothing to rectify it.Hit and Run AccidentsThese accidents are extremely unfortunate, because the cyclist suffers serious injuries, yet the liable person is nowhere to be found. In these situations, authorities must investigate to determine and find the person liable, and in many circumstances, the liable party could face criminal charges as well.For more information on bike accidents, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our experienced team at\u00a0Zimmet and Zimmet\u00a0today.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Biking Accident? Find Out What You Are Entitled to.","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/biking-accident-find-out-what-you-are-entitled-to\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]