West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Bicyclists and motorists must share the roads in Florida on a daily basis, and when they do so traffic tends to flow without incident.  However, when a motorist makes a mistake or acts in a reckless manner and causes a Florida bicycle accident that leads to an injury, that driver can face serious legal consequences.  This is especially so when that motorist has been consuming intoxicants.  Sadly, that’s what could transpire in the wake of a Lake Worth bicycle accident that left one person critically injured and the motorist under arrest.

According to the authorities, this Lake Worth bicycle accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 12:15 p.m.  A male bicyclist was riding his bicycle in a westbound direction on Lake Worth Road when he was hit from behind by a female motorist as the two approached Corrigan Court.  The bicyclist was thrown onto the vehicle’s windshield and he suffered what appears to be a traumatic brain injury.  The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI-related charges.

Florida Bicycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the man who was so seriously injured in this Lake Worth bicycle accident.  We hope that he is able to survive the harm he has suffered and to overcome it quickly and fully.  In addition, this suspected Lake Worth DUI accident will now  become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, nearly 5,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 4,000 injuries and to nearly 100 fatalities.

Florida Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Clearly, the driver involved in this suspected Lake Worth DUI accident could face serious criminal charges.  She could also face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the injured bicyclist chooses to initiate such a filing.  If he does and his legal claim is ultimately successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Florida DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.