Florida's flat terrain and warm climate make it a cycling haven, but sharing the road with fast, distracted drivers leads to thousands of bicycle crashes each year. Injury Claim Team connects injured cyclists with attorneys who know Florida's bicycle laws.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accident Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Drivers failing to give cyclists space
- Right-hook and left-cross collisions
- Dooring by parked cars
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield
- Poor road conditions
Common Injuries
Bicycle Accident cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Head and brain injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Road rash
- Spinal injuries
- Facial and dental injuries
- Wrongful death
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
Under Florida law, bicycles are vehicles and cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers. Drivers must give cyclists at least three feet when passing. Your own auto PIP coverage may apply even when you are on a bicycle, and the at-fault driver's policy can cover the rest.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle bicycle accident cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Bicycle Accident FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.