Florida consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous states for cyclists and pedestrians. If you've been struck by a vehicle while riding or walking, you have important rights under Florida law \u2014 and tight deadlines to act.
Under Fla. Stat. § 316.2065, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers. Motorists must give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. Failure to do so is negligence per se and supports a civil claim.
Under Fla. Stat. § 316.130, drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in crosswalks. But Florida's comparative fault statute (§ 768.81) — modified by HB 837 to a 50% bar — still allows partial recovery if the pedestrian shares some fault, as long as they are not more than 50% responsible.
If you own a Florida-registered vehicle, your own PIP coverage applies even when you're on a bike or on foot. PIP pays the first $10,000 in medical bills under § 627.736(1)(a) regardless of fault.
Florida sees thousands of hit-and-run pedestrian and bike crashes every year. If the driver is unidentified, your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may step in. We help victims pursue both UM benefits and any later-identified driver.
Surveillance video, witness statements, accident reconstruction, and medical documentation are all crucial. The sooner you involve an attorney, the better the chance of preserving evidence — surveillance video is typically overwritten in 30 days.
The Farber Law Firm handles serious bike and pedestrian injury cases statewide. Call 8888-FARBER.
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