Bicycle Accidents / Pedestrian Accidents

Tampa Bicycle Accident Lawyer

In 2004, USA Today reported that the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area had the nation's highest rate of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 population.* Indeed, as summed up by the University of South Florida's Department of Engineering, "Florida has consistently ranked as one of the worst states in terms of pedestrian and bicycle crashes, injuries and fatalities."**

At Winters & Yonker, PA, we are very aware of the faces and lives behind each of the items on the statistical charts put together by such agencies as the National Highway Safety Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation. We are there to help the injured victim and/or surviving family members after catastrophic injuries or fatalities brought on by a hit and run bicycle accident or pedestrian injury.

Contact an attorney at Winters & Yonker, PA, to schedule a free initial consultation. Learn how we can help you and your family recover financially after a crosswalk accident or bicycle-car collision.

After an Accidental Injury, seek Qualified Medical Care and Legal Counsel

Even if you are able to walk away from a bike crash, further pain and complications may develop over time. For this reason, it is important to have a medical evaluation of your condition very soon after the accident. Our attorneys may be able to help you gain access to medical treatment even if your health insurance does not cover the costs.

*Follow this link to the USA Today article about pedestrian fatalities in Florida in 2004.

**Follow this link to a report from the University of South Florida about bicycle and pedestrian safety.