$300,000 Bicycle Accident Lawsuit Payout for Severe Facial Injuries in Fort Lauderdale

A podiatrist received a $303,637.50 lawsuit payout after a devastating single-bicycle accident in Fort Lauderdale. The claimant was riding his bicycle eastbound across the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge over the intracoastal waterway when he encountered an unmarked construction zone at the end of the bridge. With no warning signs or barricades, the client hit a steep drop-off filled with loose limerock and hazardous debris. His front tire caught a rock, causing him to lose control and slide into a ditch. The bicycle struck the lip of the ditch, forcefully ejecting him over the handlebars and causing him to land face-first on the ground.

The violent impact resulted in multiple displaced fractures of his facial bones, fractures in both eye orbits, broken teeth, and severe lacerations. To address these catastrophic injuries, the client required multiple extensive surgeries, including an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the facial bone fractures, plastic surgery to repair complex lacerations, and oral surgeries to brace his upper and lower jaw and repair his teeth and roots. He also required post-operative treatment for malocclusion. Because a fair agreement could not be reached prior, this case went to trial. The severe injuries and grueling recovery process heavily impaired the client’s daily life, household activities, and ability to practice his profession. The $303,637.50 payout achieved by our Boca Raton bicycle accident attorneys allowed the victim to cover his massive surgical bills and ongoing treatments, ensuring he could continue to recover without facing financial strain.

How much compensation you get for a bicycle accident settlement in Florida varies based on the unique circumstances of each situation and the severity of your injuries. Contact the Hollander Law Firm Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers today!