Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

The Tampa Bay Area has beautiful weather and a variety of activities to ensure that people can enjoy the out of doors. Bicycling and walking are common pastimes for many members of our community. Unfortunately, these activities can lead to injury. Whether you are a pedestrian who has been injured by a negligent driver or a bicyclist who has encountered an accident on the Pinellas Trail, we can review your case and provide you with sound legal advice.

Bicycle accidents

When a bicyclist is injured in a hit and run accident by a car, serious injury can occur. These accidents can happen in places such as residential areas, city streets and parking lots.

Trail Riding Accidents

Formerly a CSX railroad right-of-way, the Pinellas Trail was converted to a paved recreational bicycle and pedestrian route that spans more than 34 miles and winds through Pinellas County and many cities, including Tarpon Springs, Crystal Beach, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater, Seminole, St. Petersburg, and South Pasedena. Thousands of people use the Pinellas Trail each week. Heavy recreational use combined with hundreds of intersection crossings result in a dangerous recipe for accidents. If you have been injured due to a bicycle or pedestrian crash, we can help.

Pedestrian accidents

If you have sustained a pedestrian injury that was the result of another person's negligence, you can count on Hale & Paulsen to fight for your rights and seek fair compensation. Pedestrian accidents can occur in places such as crosswalks, residential areas and parking lots.

A pedestrian who is struck by a motor vehicle may be entitled to medical care through the vehicle owner’s personal injury protection insurance coverage. Contact us to determine whether you are entitled to this benefit.

Please contact our firm to speak to an attorney today if you have been injured.