Linda Garrison, 67, in serious condition after being struck by car while riding electric bike at Seminole Boulevard and Park Boulevard in Seminole, Florida
Bicyclist injured in crash on Seminole Boulevard
According to Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies, Linda Garrison was riding her electric bicycle northbound in the bicycle lane on Seminole Boulevard, crossing Park Boulevard. John Lizak, 83, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse in the median lane traveling westbound on Park Boulevard.
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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