Bicyclist injured in collision on County Road 239 in Alachua, Florida
Bicyclist critically injured in crash
At about 6:30 p.m., the bicycle was traveling south on CR 239 near Northwest 181st Lane, according to a Florida Highway Patrol media release. A 2006 Ford F150 struck the bicycle from the rear.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
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