Attorneys Jason J. Guari and Keith R. Hedrick recently secured a six-figure settlement on behalf of a bicyclist who was struck from behind by a motor vehicle while riding in his own community. As a result of the crash, our client sustained significant injuries to his neck and back and ultimately required injection therapy to both areas. Thankfully, he was able to make a good recovery and is relieved to put this traumatic incident behind him.
One of the most important pieces of evidence in the case came from the body-worn cameras of the responding police officers. The footage captured the aftermath of the collision and provided valuable visual evidence concerning the position of the bicycle, the actions and statements of the motorist, and the condition and injuries of our client immediately following the crash. This type of evidence can be particularly important in bicycle and pedestrian cases, where the circumstances surrounding a collision may later become disputed. Body-camera footage can preserve what officers observed at the scene before memories fade and can provide an objective record that may help establish how an accident occurred and the condition of an injured person immediately afterward.
Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Drivers should remain alert, maintain a proper lookout, allow adequate clearance when passing, and recognize that bicyclists have legal rights to use Florida roadways.
For bicyclists, wearing appropriate safety equipment and making yourself as visible as possible can be critical. And when a collision does occur, evidence collected at the scene including photographs, witness information, police reports, and body-worn camera footage can be extremely important in determining what happened.
Our client is grateful to have reached a resolution that allows him to move forward from the accident and focus on his continued recovery.
