Miami Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Why Choose Our Miami Bicycle Accident Attorneys?

Some of the reasons to get help from our Miami bicycle accident attorneys after your bike crash include:

• Our South Florida law firm has 40+ years of experience helping victims secure the compensation they deserve.
• Our bicycle accident claim lawyers have actual trial experience with successful outcomes.
• We offer a free consultation, case evaluation, and free legal advice.
• A Client-centric-first approach provides you with personalized attention and the support and guidance you need.
• We offer multilingual services (Se habla español).
• We are familiar with Miami courts and judges.
• Miami-area presence and local knowledge.
• We never charge legal fees up front — we take cases on a contingency basis.
• You only pay if we settle or win your case.

Our proven track record and successful personal injury case outcomes include these settlements and verdicts:

• $50,000 for neck, back, and shoulder injuries
• $83,000 for a shoulder injury
• $100,000 for a neck injury
• $375,000 for a head injury
• $780,000 for a foot injury
• $1.425 million for a foot and ankle injury
• $2 million for wrongful death

Florida’s Dangerous Roads for Bicyclists — The Miami Reality

Florida ranks first as the most dangerous state for bicyclists, ahead of California, Texas, and New York. More than 200 fatalities occur annually, with an average of 9,000 injuries. Here in Miami-Dade County, for 2025, as of October 30, 2025, there have been 887 bicycle accidents with 14 fatalities and 823 accident injuries. Statewide, there have been 156 fatalities from bicycle crashes out of the total 2,131 fatalities so far for 2025. Approximately 82% of all bicyclist deaths in Florida occur in major cities, including Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville.  

Some of the most dangerous streets for bicyclists in Miami-Dade include:

• West Avenue in Miami Beach from 5th to 17th
• NW 62nd Street in Hialeah from Palm Ave to W Okeechobee Rd
• SW 104th St between 157th and 117th 
• NW 17th St in Miami from NW 199th to SW 8th
• NW 20th St in Wynwood from N Miami Ave to NW 27th

Miami-Dade Bicycle Accident Statistics

Miami-Dade County bicycle accident statistics for the past five years were:

• 2024: 1,001 crashes with 925 injuries and 19 deaths
• 2023: 972 crashes with 902 injuries and 19 fatalities
• 2022: 918 crashes with 844 injuries and 17 deaths
• 2021: 795 crashes with 729 injuries and 17 fatalities
• 2020: 757 crashes with 696 injuries and 15 deaths

The alarming trend is the continued increase in Miami bicycle accidents year after year. Part of the reason for the increase in accident victims includes increased congestion on Miami roads, increased tourist traffic, and infrastructure issues. 

Common Causes of Miami Bicycle Accidents

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Impaired driving
• Dooring
• Inadequate bike lanes
• High traffic volume
• Failure to yield the right-of-way
• Improper lane changes
• Poor road conditions
• Cyclist errors

Intersections are considered high-risk areas for Miami bicycle accidents because motorists often fail to yield the right-of-way to bicyclists when making left- and right-hand turns. Additionally, when there is no bike lane, motor vehicles are supposed to share the regular traffic lanes with bicyclists, just like they do with motorcyclists. 

Drivers have a duty of care to everyone on the road, including bicyclists, to operate vehicles carefully to reduce the risk of causing harm to others. Motorists are also required to follow Florida’s three-foot passing law. They must maintain at least three feet of clearance between their vehicle and bicyclists when passing them. 

Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries We Handle

The majority of Miami bicycle accidents involve being hit by a moving vehicle. As a result, the extent of bicycle accident injuries is more severe because cyclists have minimal protection when struck by a vehicle. 

Common injuries could include:

• Road rash
• Spinal cord injuries
• TBIs (traumatic brain injuries)
• Neck, shoulder, and head injuries
• Fractured and broken bones
• Facial injuries
• Dental and jaw injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Abdominal injuries
• Lower extremity injuries
• Loss of limbs
• Permanent disfigurement and scarring
• Partial or full paralysis
• Wrongful death

Recovering from bicycle accident injuries can take much longer and have ongoing medical bills, treatments, and rehabilitation. People who have experienced catastrophic injuries may never fully recover. In extreme cases, the cyclists could even be killed. This is why injury severity is directly related to the amount of compensation you could receive. 

What To Do After a Miami Bicycle Crash

After a bicycle crash in Florida, it is vital to seek immediate medical care by calling 911, even if your injuries seem minor. You might have internal bleeding and organ damage that is not immediately apparent but could become life-threatening if it is not treated. Other steps to follow, if possible, include:

• Ensuring your safety and getting out of the road.
• Filing a police report.
• Obtaining insurance information and contact details from the driver.
• Taking pictures and videos of the accident scene, including your injuries and damages.
• Obtaining contact details for any witnesses.
• Preserving evidence, including your clothing and damaged bike.
• Filing your injury claim as soon as possible.

Make sure you contact a bicycle injury lawyer in Miami for a free consultation before speaking to the insurance company.

How Our Miami Bicycle Accident Lawyers Can Help

Navigating a bicycle accident claim after being injured can be challenging unless you have help from our South Florida bicycle accident lawyers. Some of the ways our Miami bicycle accident law firm makes filing your claim and securing maximum compensation easier involves the following:

• We offer free consultations and legal advice.
• There are never any upfront legal fees — you only pay once we win.
• We can assist with arranging medical treatment and rehabilitation.
• We have extensive knowledge of Florida insurance requirements.
• We allow you to focus on healing and recovery, not stressing out over your injury claim.
• Your Miami bike accident lawyer conducts a comprehensive investigation to gather the evidence to prove the driver was negligent.
• We utilize expert witnesses and testimony, when needed.
• We handle filing your claim, demanding maximum compensation, and all negotiations with the insurance company.
• We will file a claim against your PIP insurance and underinsured/uninsured coverage when needed.
• We will aggressively litigate your case in court in the rare case that a settlement is not reached.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To Recover

The types of compensation you can see depend on the extent and severity of your injuries, and include:

• Economic damages: Current and future medical bills and lost income, bicycle and equipment damage, property damage, and loss of benefits.
• Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, loss of consortium, scarring, and disfigurement.
• Punitive damages: In rare cases, when the driver’s conduct is deemed intentional, reckless, malicious, or extremely negligent, punitive damages may be awarded as a means to punish the driver. 

For wrongful death claims, our Miami bicycle wrongful death attorneys help the surviving family members seek similar compensation, along with funeral and burial expenses. 

Settlement ranges for Florida bicycle accidents can range from $10,000 to $100,000, with compensation for severe injuries exceeding $500,000, and maximum compensation for catastrophic and wrongful death cases reaching millions. 

Why Bicycle Accident Cases Require Specialized Legal Expertise

Florida law requires cyclists to follow all traffic laws, just as motorists do. Bicycles, from a legal perspective, are treated like any other vehicle on the road. Florida’s no-fault system and modified comparative negligence can further complicate injury claims. 

Additionally, proving negligence can be more difficult when the other party disputes liability. Then, you also have to deal with insurance company tactics, like low-ball offers, attempting to get you to admit fault, and other practices they use to reduce or deny your claim. 

Given the complexity of bicycle accident laws in Florida, it is essential to have an attorney who understands these laws and has experience with bicycle accident cases. 

Our Miami Personal Injury Practice Areas

Our Miami personal injury law firm provides comprehensive representation and assistance with all types of personal injury claims to ensure you receive maximum compensation, including:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Hit-and-run accidents
• Dog bites
• Boating accidents
• Nursing home abuse
• Rideshare and taxi accidents
• Construction accidents
• Catastrophic accidents
• Product liability accidents

Our experienced Miami accident lawyers will evaluate your case for free and provide you with sound legal advice. You only pay for our legal representation when we win your case.  

Contact Our Miami Bicycle Accident Lawyers Today

Florida’s statute of limitations for bicycle injury claims is two years from the accident date. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to prove your claim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, contact our Miami bicycle accident lawyers for a free consultation today. You don’t have to worry about upfront legal costs, and there are no fees unless we win. Se habla español.

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