Were you injured in a bicycle accident in Florida? The at-fault party may owe you significant compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Our experienced team at Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers has experience handling complex personal injury claims. A Florida bicycle accident lawyer can make sure you not only win your case–but walk away with the maximum compensation you deserve.
Our lawyers have over 100 years of experience in personal injury law between us. Since we founded our law firm 18 years ago, we’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims and their families.
Today, we’re ready to put our knowledge and skill to work for you. Contact us today at (305) 937-0191 at our law offices in Florida to schedule a free consultation today with a Florida bicycle accident attorney.
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How Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Bicycle Accident in Florida
If you were hit by a car while riding your bike, you may deserve significant compensation. Our Florida personal injury lawyers know how difficult the insurance claims process can be. You may already be frustrated and overwhelmed. Let us handle the legal issues while you rest and recover.
At Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers, our board-certified civil trial lawyers have been recognized by Super Lawyers and listed among the National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”. We’ve also earned membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
When you trust us to handle your legal representation, our Florida personal injury attorneys will:
- Provide sound legal guidance at every stage
- Investigate and uncover the cause of your bicycle accident
- Locate all sources of insurance coverage
- Determine who can ultimately be liable for paying your damages
- Handle all paperwork and insurance details
- Anticipate blame-the-victim strategies and prepare to minimize their impact
- Negotiate with the insurance company for a full settlement
- Use our trial skills to win a full jury verdict if the settlement deal isn’t acceptable
Your choice of law firm really does matter. You deserve a lawyer who can force the insurance adjusters to take your case seriously. To learn more about our team and how we can fight for you, call our Florida bicycle accident attorneys for a free case review today.
How Common Are Bicycle Accidents in Florida?
Florida is consistently ranked among the most dangerous states for bicyclists. While bike accidents are less common than ordinary car crashes, they tend to be among the most dangerous.
According to data published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), 9,306 car accidents involving bicycles were reported statewide in 2024. 199 bicyclists were killed in fatal traffic accidents.
In 2023, 7,906 bicyclists were injured in car accidents across the state of Florida. 810 of those injured bike riders suffered injuries that were classified as incapacitating. A total of 8,418 bike accidents were reported statewide in 2023, and about 94% of all bicycle accidents resulted in at least one injury.
What Is My Florida Bicycle Accident Case Worth?
Some factors that will impact the value of your case include:
- The nature of your injuries
- Whether you will suffer any long-term impairment
- Your medical treatment costs and other expenses
- The value of wages you’ve lost during recovery
- The length of your recovery period
- Whether you’ll be able to return to work in the same capacity
- The strength of the evidence to prove your case
- Whether shared fault is an issue
- Your intangible pain, suffering, and trauma
The details of your recovery are important. Two different victims can suffer the exact same injuries and experience very different outcomes. That’s one reason why it’s so important to have an experienced attorney review the facts before you take an insurance settlement offer.
What Types of Damages Can Florida Bicycle Accident Victims Recover?
Florida law allows injury victims to seek compensation for the full value of their losses. That includes economic damages and non-economic damages.
Examples of economic damages include:
- Your current medical bills
- Ongoing medical expenses for future care
- Lost wages, including lost future earning capacity
- Rehabilitation, including physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and other specialized therapies
- Property damage
- In-home assistance
In addition to your financial damages, you can pursue compensation for non-economic losses such as:
- Physical pain, suffering, and discomfort
- Diminished quality of life
- Emotional distress
- PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium
Punitive damages, while rare, may be available in cases involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence. If the defendant’s acts showed a shocking disregard for human safety, our lawyers will pursue punitive damages as punishment.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Florida?
Like most personal injury law firms, our team in Florida works solely on contingency. With a contingency fee arrangement, you don’t have to worry about paying out-of-pocket. Instead of charging upfront fees, we take our attorneys’ fees out of your settlement or verdict. You never have to worry about paying unless we win.
Can I Lose My Right to Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for a Bicycle Accident in Florida?
Yes, it’s possible to lose your right to damages completely under Florida’s modified comparative negligence law. You lose your right to damages if you’re found to be more than 50% responsible for the accident.
Sharing any blame at all will impact the amount of money you take home. For example, if you’re 40% responsible, you can still recover damages. Your compensation award will be reduced by 40%–in order to account for your share of the blame.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Bicycle Accident Injuries
At Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we have experience handling all types of bike accident injury claims, including those involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Knee and leg injuries
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Chest injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Burns and road rash
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Don’t wait to seek medical care after an accident. Your injuries may be much worse than they originally appear. Some injuries can become worse without prompt treatment. Once you’ve seen a doctor, reach out to our lawyers in Florida to learn about your legal rights and options.
What Causes Most Bicycle Accidents in Florida?
Many of the bike accidents that occur in Florida are completely avoidable. They happen because drivers aren’t paying enough attention to see the bicyclist.
In our experience, bicycle accidents are most likely to occur due to:
- Distracted drivers
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way at intersections
- Lane departures
- Passing too close to the shoulder
- Veering into a bike lane
- Dangerous turns
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Drunk driving or drug use
- Fatigued drivers
- Hazardous road conditions, including a lack of dedicated bike lanes, protective barriers, and infrastructure to protect cyclists
While Florida weather is often ideal for cyclists, many roads in Florida are wide with high speed limits. That can make cycling particularly dangerous if everyone isn’t careful.
If you were injured in a bike accident, count on our lawyers to identify every factor that contributed to the crash. To get started, call our Florida bicycle accident attorneys for a free case review today.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Bicycle Accident in Florida?
In a motor vehicle accident case, you can pursue compensation only if you have proof that the other party caused the accident or, in legal terms, was negligent.
The legal elements of negligence are:
- The at-fault driver owed the bicyclist a duty of care, meaning a duty to exercise caution and obey traffic laws
- The driver breached the duty of care, whether through their actions or inactions (for example, running a red light, failing to yield, etc.)
- The breach of duty directly caused the accident
- The cyclist suffered injuries or damages
Your attorney can start digging right away to locate the evidence you need to prove each element. The sooner you get an attorney involved, the stronger the evidence is likely to be.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Bicycle Accident in Florida?
According to the Florida statute of limitations, injury victims generally have two years to file a lawsuit. The two-year window begins on the date of the accident and injury.
Rare exceptions could shorten or lengthen the deadline. The specific facts of your case could also impact the deadline. In all cases, it’s best to seek legal advice sooner rather than later to avoid missing the deadline. If you do miss the deadline, you lose your right to compensation entirely.
Contact an Experienced Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
You deserve an aggressive Florida bicycle accident lawyer working on your behalf. If you were injured in a bike accident, call Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers for legal help today. We can discuss your case in detail during your free case evaluation.