Head injuries can have an inflationary impact on long-term bicycle accident settlements. What do we mean by that? Because head injuries can cause persistent symptoms and severe financial losses, they could increase the compensation an injured bike rider deserves.
No two head injuries are exactly alike. Lean on a Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyer to document the unique effects of your head injury and determine how much your settlement should be worth. Your attorney will also handle the many responsibilities of your case, including pursuing a fair settlement.
Why a Head Injury May Cause Long-Term Harm That Requires a Substantial Settlement After a Bike Accident
Even when a bike rider wears a helmet, they are at immense risk of suffering severe injuries. The same reason why riding a bike can be so enjoyable—being directly exposed to the fresh air, sights, and sounds of the outdoors—exposes bicyclists to potentially devastating outcomes when an accident happens.
Head injuries can be particularly catastrophic because:
- The brain is one of the most essential body parts, so any injury impacting its function can profoundly affect the injured person (and their loved ones).
- Brain damage can be permanent, forever changing the accident victim’s life.
- Head injuries can be life-threatening, causing severe trauma for the cyclist and requiring time-consuming, expensive medical interventions.
- A brain injury can affect virtually every aspect of a bike rider’s life, causing extensive physical, psychological, emotional, financial, and personality changes.
These are all reasons why your head injury settlement may be substantial. The amount of compensation your lawyer seeks should not just reflect the immediate pain and costs that the injury causes, but also the many long-term challenges that head injuries can impose.
Short- and Long-Term Damages That May Entitle You to Compensation
It’s not enough for a lawyer to know the client faces potential long-term challenges. Your bike accident attorney must identify precisely which challenges you will face and how much money those challenges will cost you.
Some of the short- and long-term damages that your attorney might include in your case are:
- Physical pain, emotional anguish, psychological distress, and other pain and suffering: Head injuries often cause acute and chronic pain for the victim. The injury, as well as the effects of the accident itself, can also contribute to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other types of pain and suffering that diminish your quality of life.
- The cost of mental health services: You surely want to alleviate your pain and suffering as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Various treatments may aid in this goal, and such treatments are not typically free. Your attorney will include the cost of all accident-related mental health care in their settlement demands.
- The burden of medical expenses: At-fault parties and their insurance providers are generally responsible for at least a portion of injured riders’ medical bills, even in a no-fault state like Florida. Our team will fight to secure fair compensation for all your medical care.
- Professional damages: Your attorney will include any lost income, diminished earning capacity, missed bonuses, lost overtime pay, and other professional damages in your case. The long-term effects of a head injury can create great professional uncertainty and loss, so these damages could be a substantial aspect of your claim.
- Expenses related to the collision: Do you have to repair or replace your bike, replace other damaged property, secure temporary transportation, or face other accident-related costs? We will seek fair compensation from liable parties.
Bicycle crash claims can require sizable settlements. Allow an attorney from our team to evaluate your damages and determine what your bicycle accident settlement should look like.
Bike Accidents Can Be Fatal. Here Are Some Damages That Often Come From Wrongful Deaths.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported 200 bike accident deaths statewide in 2024. Additionally, more than 69,000 people with brain injuries died in 2021, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Our firm has your back if you need a Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyer. We have handled many wrongful death cases, and survivors often deserve compensation for:
- Grief
- Depression
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral costs
- Lost financial support
Whatever harm your accident caused, our team will demand the entire financial recovery to which you are entitled.
Expect Your Bicycle Accident Lawyer to Handle Every Aspect of Your Case
When you suffer a long-term head injury in a bicycle accident, your hands are undoubtedly full with your physical and emotional recovery. Accept the priceless help that a lawyer provides, as they will:
- Take photographs of your damaged bike, speak with witnesses, seek relevant video, and look for all other relevant evidence.
- Determine fault and liability for your bicycle crash.
- Secure medical and financial records, expert testimony, and other relevant documentation of your losses.
- Present settlement demands to liable parties and their insurance companies, which may lead to negotiations.
- Represent you in a Florida court if such a step is necessary.
Your lawyer must tailor your settlement request to your unique damages. If an insurer doesn’t offer a reasonable settlement that covers your current and long-term losses, we will be ready to take further legal action. We are a firm of fighters who never back down, even when cases get tough.
Call the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato Today for Your Free Consultation About Working with a Bicycle Accident Lawyer
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato have passionately served our clients for more than two decades. Our firm has recovered more than $200 million in compensation, which is a testament to our work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to getting justice for those we represent.
Call our team today for a free consultation about how our bicycle accident attorney can help you.
