At Barthelette Law, we represent bicycle accident victims throughout Florida, including Palm Beach County – the home of Barthelette Law. In this post, we will look at Palm Beach County’s 2023 bicycle accident statistics!
The statistics cover the dates from January 1, 2023 to December 14, 2023 and are taken from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ website.
Let’s take a closer look!
Palm Beach County’s 2023 Bicycle Accident Statistics
- How many bicycle accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2023?
- How many deadly bicycle accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2023?
- How does Palm Beach County compare to Broward County?
- Why were there more bicycle accidents in 2023 than 2022?
- Can I recover lost wages for my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
- Can I recover damages for pain and suffering in my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
- Are my medical bills recoverable in my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
How many bicycle accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2023?
In 2023, there were 654 bicycle accidents in Palm Beach County. Of the 654 bicycle accidents, 627 involved injuries. This means approximately 96% of bicycle accidents in Palm Beach County in 2023 involved injuries. This goes to show how serious bicycle accidents are as nearly every bicycle accident in Palm Beach County involved an injury!
Additionally, in 2022 there were 486 bicycle accidents in Palm Beach County. This means there were 168 more bicycle accidents in 2023!
How many deadly bicycle accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2023?
In 2023, there were 11 fatal bicycle accidents in Palm Beach County. This is a decrease from 2022, which saw 14 fatal bicycle accidents.
So, despite there being 168 more bicycle accidents in 2023 as compared to 2022, there were – thankfully – fewer bicycle accident fatalities in 2023 in Palm Beach County.
How does Palm Beach County compare to Broward County?
Palm Beach County, as compared to Broward County, had fewer bicycle accidents. In 2023, there were 837 bicycle accidents in Broward County, or approximately 183 more bicycle accidents in Broward County. Additionally, there were 8 fatal bicycle accidents in Broward County in 2023.
Why were there more bicycle accidents in 2023 than 2022?
There is no clear answer. We do know, however, the Covid-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in bicycle sales. So, one explanation might be that bicycle accidents have increased because more bicyclists are hitting the roads. Additionally, bicycle accidents are trending up across the Country, not just in Florida.
Can I recover lost wages for my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
You can recover lost wages due to your bicycle accident. Lost wages are often an important part of a bicycle accident claim, because bicyclists often miss significant time from work because of their serious injuries.
For a detailed blog post on this topic, click here.
Can I recover damages for pain and suffering in my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
You can recover damages for your pain and suffering for your Palm Beach County bicycle accident. Not surprisingly, pain and suffering damages from bicycle accidents can be substantial. Bicycle accidents often involve hospitalization, serious and painful injuries, inpatient surgeries, extensive therapy and rehabilitation – all of which contribute to pain and suffering.
For an in-depth blog post on this issue, click here.
Are my medical bills recoverable in my Palm Beach County bicycle accident?
Indeed, you can recover your medical bills for your Palm Beach County bicycle accident. This includes not only past medical expenses, but also future medical expenses that relate to the bicycle accident.
You can read more on this topic here.
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