Bicycle Accident

Bicycle Accident: Protecting Cyclists’ Rights on Florida Roads

Dedicated Advocacy for Injured Bicyclists

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation in South Florida, but cyclists are highly vulnerable to serious injury when involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.

A bicycle accident can lead to devastating injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, and permanent disability.

At Injury Help Group, we recognize that cyclists have the same rights to the road as motor vehicles. We connect you with legal and medical professionals who are passionate about protecting those rights and securing the compensation needed for a full recovery.

Florida Law and Bicycle Accidents

While Florida is a No-Fault state, the application of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance in bicycle accidents can be complex.

• PIP Coverage: If the injured cyclist owns a car and has PIP coverage, that insurance may cover a portion of their medical bills and lost wages. If the cyclist does not own a car, they may be covered by the PIP policy of a resident relative or, in some cases, the driver’s PIP policy.
• Negligence Claim: Regardless of PIP, if the driver was at fault, the cyclist can pursue a personal injury claim against the driver for damages that exceed the PIP limits, including pain and suffering.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Most bicycle accidents are caused by driver negligence, often involving:

• Failure to Yield: Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to a cyclist at an intersection or crosswalk.
• Dooring: A driver or passenger opening a car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist.
• Unsafe Passing: Drivers passing too closely to a cyclist, violating Florida’s three-foot passing law.
• Distracted Driving: Drivers who are texting, eating, or otherwise not paying attention.

Why You Need Specialized Representation

Insurance companies often try to shift the blame to the cyclist. Our affiliated legal teams are
skilled at:

• Establishing Fault: Using accident reconstruction, traffic camera footage, and witness testimony to clearly
  establish the driver’s negligence.
• Documenting Injuries: Ensuring your injuries are thoroughly documented by medical professionals to prove the full
  extent of your losses.
• Fighting for Full Compensation: Securing compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering.

Get Help After a Bicycle Accident

If you have been injured while cycling, call Injury Help Group for a Free Consultation:

Phone:
(800) 394-9135 INJURY HELP GROUP

Miami Office:
2525 Ponce de Leon Ste 300 Coral Gables, FL 33134