Jacksonville Bicycle Accident Lawyer Chris Burns

Chris Burns has dedicated his 35+ year career to successfully handling hundreds of bike, e-bike, and cycling accident cases in Jacksonville, throughout Florida, and in surrounding states.

Unlike other personal injury attorneys who list just one of a long list of every imaginable kind of case that they will handle, Chris Burns focuses his entire practice on helping bicycle accident victims and their families. You won't find someone in the area and state of Florida more qualified to handle your specific bicycle-related injury.

Chris' Hospitalization

My perspective on representing bicycle crash victims forever changed after being hospitalized from a devastating bicycle accident.

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Chris Burns' Hospitalization

My perspective on representing bicycle crash victims forever changed after being hospitalized from a devastating bicycle accident.

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A Sample of Jacksonville Bicycle Case Results

Please note the case below are only for clients in Jacksonville. Chris handles bicycle cases throughout Florida, so please be sure to see those bicycle accident cases as well.

$1,900,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Semi-Truck

Cyclist hit by semi-truck with driver who had numerous prior crashes and traffic citations. This accident results in back, chest and rib fractures.

Confidential
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

BMX Bike vs Car

A six-year-old boy was hit by a car on his BMX bike.

$1,150,969.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Triathlete vs Truck

Triathlete/Cyclist hit by a chemical truck with multiple injuries.

Confidential
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Street Sweeper

Street sweeper rear-ended six cyclists in a paceline. Street sweeper company was uninsured, and the claim was made against the lessor of the sweeping equipment.

$900,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

In-Line Skater vs Car

In-line skater hit by a negligent motorist.

$750,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Defective Mountain Bike

Cyclist injured when a Sporting Goods Store defectively assembled a mountain bike, causing the front wheel to fall off while being ridden.

$301,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Bicyclist vs Dog

A commuter bicyclist was chased by unsecured dog, resulting in crash and spine injury. Homeowner’s insurance paid policy limits.

$200,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Negligent Driver

Cyclist struck by a negligent car driver resulting in a fractured left ankle.

$175,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Car

A cyclist was injured by a vehicle, which ran stop sign and caused injury to the victim’s neck.

$162,500.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Vehicle

A cyclist was injured by a right-turning vehicle.

$150,000.00
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Car

A cyclist in a crosswalk was injured by car violating the right-of-way.

$150,000
In
Jacksonville
,
Florida

Cyclist vs Motorist

A motorist made a left turn into a cyclist.

About Chris Burns

Bicycle Accident Lawyer Chris Burns
Bicycle Accident Lawyer Chris Burns in front of the St. John's River in Jacksonville

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, with an office downtown in the Blackstone building (just across from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and a block from the Florida Theatre), Chris Burns is a highly respected lawyer and is known as one of the only full-time bicycle accident lawyers not only in Jacksonville, but in the state of Florida.

Chris lives and works in Jacksonville, Florida, known as one of the worst cities in the nation for bicycle accidents! He also is a cyclist who rides all over Jacksonville, and is keenly aware of the dangers bicyclists face, personally enduring a number of bicycle accidents.

Chris has personally handled hundreds of bicycle accident cases. While he has handled cases all over Florida, more than 150 bicycle and cycling cases have been in Jacksonville alone. This doesn't even include surrounding Northeast Florida areas, like Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Yulee, Amelia Island, and Fernandina Beach.

To give you an idea of cases, Chris has helped cyclists falling due to damaged roads to a bicyclists hit and killed by a car. The bicycle accident cases resulted in confidential settlements as well as verdicts between $20,000 and $3.5 million. See a sample of Jacksonville cases and results below.

Practice Areas

Please note while Chris reside in Jacksonville, Florida, his law practice represents bicycle accident victims throughout the state of Florida.

Experience & Promise

When you hire me to be your attorney, you get much more than an attorney - you get a person who has passionately ridden his bike six or seven days a week for the past 35 years. You get a person who has successfully handled hundreds of cycling cases for more than 35 years. You get a person who has advocated for bicyclists through service on governmental committees and national/local organizations that promote cycling. You get a person who has spent his vacation time visiting and riding the courses of the Tour De France. You get someone who chooses to commute to his law office by bike. You get a lawyer who cares about you and understands you.

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Law (J.D.), 1982-1985
  • Kalamazoo College, B.A., 1978-1982

Legal Involvement

Cycling & Bicycle Advocacy Involvement

Community Involvement

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Client Testimonials

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Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | View More that 45 Google Reviews

“In June of 2019, a distracted driver in Jacksonville hit and very seriously injured me, which resulted in about a year of recovery. Chris Burns and his team did a fantastic job on a very complicated case, which resulted in a large and very equable settlement considering the number of injuries suffered. Chris is highly knowledgeable on bike safety laws and knows how to win cases for cycling accidents. I would highly recommend Chris Burns if you are injured”

Scott Manning - Jacksonville

“Chris Burn's legal advice was invaluable, and he is a very positive force on the Jacksonville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee”

Jeff Hohlstein — Florida Bicycle Association First Coast Chapter Director

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Jacksonville Office

Please feel free to contact Chris at (904) 632-2424 for a free phone consultation. If meeting Chris at his office, here are directions to his Jacksonville office in the Blackstone Building.