Bicycle & Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

Protecting Vulnerable Road Users

Our firm protects the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians injured by negligent motorists.

Demanding Accountability for Serious Injuries

When a vehicle strikes a human being, the results are rarely minor; they are catastrophic. While Florida is a "no-fault" state, this does not prevent victims from pursuing a Bodily Injury (BI) claim or lawsuit against a negligent driver when injuries meet the state's serious injury threshold. This threshold includes permanent injury, significant scarring, or the loss of important bodily functions—conditions common in high-impact bicycle and pedestrian collisions. Our goal is to step beyond the limitations of basic no-fault coverage to hold the at-fault party’s insurance carrier responsible for the full scope of your damages.

Recovering a Bodily Injury settlement generally requires proof of the driver's negligence, such as distracted driving or failure to yield the right-of-way. We focus on securing compensation for "non-economic" damages like pain, suffering, and mental anguish. Our team also works to identify additional layers of coverage, such as Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) policies, to ensure the recovery matches the actual cost of your recovery. By meticulously documenting the long-term impact on your quality of life, we build a case designed to maximize the final settlement or verdict.

Our team is available to help you determine if your injuries qualify you to pursue a claim for bodily injury damages.

Case Examples

  • A cyclist struck by a vehicle turning right at a red light.
  • A pedestrian hit while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.
  • An accident caused by a driver failing to yield to a pedestrian in a parking lot.
  • A cyclist forced off the road by a vehicle passing too closely.

Key Legal Points

  • Because Florida does not require motorists to carry Bodily Injury liability, UM coverage on your own policy is often the only way to recover damages if you are hit by an uninsured driver.
  • Pedestrians may have enhanced protections when lawfully using marked crosswalks or intersections.
  • Bicyclists are generally subject to the same traffic rules as motor vehicle drivers when operating on roadways.