A bicyclist died on June 23, 2010, when he collided with a motorcyclist on Landstar Boulevard near Pinnacle Cove. According to the Florida Highway Patrol officer, the bicyclist crashed into a 31 year-old motorcyclist, Jean Ronald Ramfort, who was riding a 1999 Honda motorcycle.
The unidentified bicyclist was transported to Florida Hospital Kissimmee, where he was later pronounced dead. The motorcycle driver, Ramfort, was treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center with some minor injuries. Neither the bicyclist nor Ramfort wore safety helmets.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, investigations are still pending. The reasons for the bicycle collision are not clear. It appears the bicyclist lost control and then proceeded to collide with the motorcycle. If the loss of control was due to mechanical failure, the bicycle company may be held liable for compensation of cyclist’s family to cover the cost of funeral, loss of earning, loss of love and companion and other related expenses. However, whether the accident was due to the bicyclist’s inattention or a manufacturing defect, Ramford may be entitled and receive compensation from the bicyclist for causing the motorcycle crash.
Ross Jurewitz is an Orange County bicycle accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in a personal injury accident. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike crash in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.
