Automobile & Truck Accidents

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

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Automobile and Truck Accidents
If you have been involved in an accident caused by another driver's negligence, you may be able to pursue a claim against him or her for property (car) damage, personal damage including medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disability, inconvenience, lost wages and earnings, future losses, and, in some cases, punitive damages. To do this, you must be able to prove the other driver was negligent, that the other driver's negligence caused the accident, and that you have suffered damages as a result of the accident. At Beltz and Ruth, we know the court system, can deal effectively with the insurance company for you, and can make sure you are justly compensated for all of your current and future damages.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
It is unfortunate but true that many automobile drivers do not respect the rights of bicyclists to share the roads.  As a result, many bicyclists are injured or even killed in bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles.

The same can be said for pedestrians.  Car and truck drivers have a responsibility to adhere to the laws of the road and drive in a safe and attentive manner at all times.  It is when these rules are not followed that serious injury and even death can result.

Accidents on bicycles usually involve much more serious injuries and entail more complex legal and medical issues.  Florida has one of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents in the nation and injuries from these type collisions often involve major injuries, broken bones and internal organ damage resulting in thousands of dollars in medical bills. 

Because of the large number of vehicles on the highway, automobile, motorcycle, and truck collisions are the most frequent type of cases we have prosecuted.

Related cases such as defective airbags and seatbelts, failure to properly repair brakes and other mechanical problems, crash-worthiness, improper load and under-ride truck cases, and defective tire cases will be reviewed. 

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