Marin Law Offices
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Bicycle Accident Attorney · South Florida

South Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Florida has some of the highest cyclist-fatality rates in the country. We represent riders struck by drivers across Miami-Dade and Broward.

  • Florida-specific cyclist-rights statute knowledge
  • Free consultations in English and Spanish
  • No fee unless we recover
Start Your Free Case Review Call (305) 482-9701

Cyclists Have Rights on Florida Roads. But Insurers Often Test Them

Under Florida law, a person operating a bicycle has the same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle. That includes the right to the full lane when the lane is too narrow to share. Insurers and some police narratives still default to a framing that the cyclist should have been on the sidewalk, which has no basis in Florida statute and which we routinely correct.

The Marin Law Offices represents cyclists injured by motor vehicles across Miami-Dade and Broward, from bike-lane collisions to dooring incidents to hit-and-run crashes. Consultations are free and available in English and Spanish.

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Why Cyclists Choose The Marin Law Offices

What disciplined cyclist representation looks like.

  • Florida Cyclist Statute Knowledge

    We anchor every case in Florida's bicycle-rights statute and bike-lane protections, not in adjuster assumptions.

  • Driver-Side Evidence

    We pull EDR data, cell-phone records, and dashcam footage from the at-fault driver to document distraction and inattention.

  • PIP & Health Insurance Coordination

    Florida PIP can apply to cyclists struck by motor vehicles. We make sure every benefit available to the rider is used.

  • Hit-and-Run UM Strategy

    When the driver flees, we move quickly on the cyclist's own uninsured-motorist coverage and any household policies.

  • Bilingual Representation

    Full case handling in English and Spanish.

  • No Up-Front Cost

    Free consultations and contingency-fee representation.

Bicycle Cases We Handle

Cyclists are struck in many ways across South Florida.

Bike Accident Attorney Work

Standard cyclist-versus-vehicle collisions on streets, bike lanes, and shared roads.

Cyclist Injury Cases

Catastrophic or long-recovery injuries from collisions with drivers.

Hit-and-Run Cyclist Cases

Driver-flees cases where UM coverage and witness work become central.

Dooring Incidents

Cyclists struck by a vehicle door opened into the bike lane or travel path.

Crosswalk & Sidewalk Crashes

Drivers turning across cyclists at intersections and driveways.

Roadway Defect Claims

Pavement, drainage grate, and signage failures that disproportionately injure cyclists.

How a Cyclist Case Moves

From first call to recovery.

  1. 1

    Free Consultation

    We hear what happened, identify available coverage layers, including PIP, UM, and household auto policies, and explain Florida cyclist statute protections.

  2. 2

    Evidence Preservation

    We secure scene photographs, damaged bicycle and helmet documentation, witness statements, and any traffic-camera footage.

  3. 3

    Medical Documentation

    We follow treatment through maximum medical improvement so the demand reflects the full injury picture.

  4. 4

    Demand or Suit

    We present a documented demand to the driver's insurer and file suit if the offer does not reflect documented injuries.

What Clients Say

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“What an amazing attorney. Always helpful, very attentive, very professional. I would recommend his firm to anyone needing a lawyer.”
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“We had a wonderful experience with this law firm, especially with Mr. Donny Marin. Would definitely recommend.”
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Representative Workflow

How a Bike-Lane Strike Case Gets Built

The Problem

A cyclist riding lawfully in a marked bike lane is struck by a driver turning right across the lane without checking. The driver's insurer claims the cyclist 'came out of nowhere' and disputes liability.

Our Approach

The firm pulls intersection-camera footage, the driver's cell-phone records, and EDR data showing braking just before the impact. Witness statements confirm the cyclist's lawful lane position and the driver's failure to yield.

The Outcome

The 'came out of nowhere' framing is replaced with a documented failure to yield. Coverage layers, including the driver's BI policy and the cyclist's own UM if needed. Are pursued from a position of evidence rather than dispute.

  • Intersection + business

    Camera footage preserved

  • Yes

    Driver phone records subpoenaed

  • $0

    Up-front client cost

  • English & Spanish

    Languages of service

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Bicycle Accident Questions

Am I required to ride in the bike lane? +
Florida law allows cyclists to take the full lane when the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to share safely, when the cyclist is preparing to make a left turn, or when avoiding a hazard or obstruction. Adjusters who insist you should have been in the bike lane often misstate the rule, and the statute's text routinely defeats the 'you should have been further right' argument.
Does PIP apply if I was on a bike? +
Florida PIP can apply to a cyclist struck by a motor vehicle in many situations, depending on the cyclist's own auto policy and the household's coverage. Even cyclists who do not own a car often have PIP available through a household auto policy. We map every available layer at intake.
What if the driver fled the scene? +
Your own uninsured-motorist coverage often becomes the primary recovery source after a hit-and-run, and household auto policies belonging to a resident relative can also extend coverage to the cyclist. We move quickly to identify every applicable policy, secure scene witnesses while their memories are fresh, and request preservation of any nearby camera footage that may have captured the fleeing vehicle's plate or distinguishing features.
Will my recovery be reduced if I wasn't wearing a helmet? +
Florida law does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets. Helmet absence can become an argument for the defense but does not bar recovery.
How long do I have to file? +
Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence-based injury claims is two years for accidents on or after 2023. Earlier consultation is always safer.
What if the road or signage was defective? +
Roadway-defect claims against the responsible government entity have additional notice requirements and shorter deadlines. We address them immediately when the facts suggest a defect played a role.

Explore Bicycle Accident Topics

Deeper resources for cyclists.

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Free Consultation · English & Spanish

Struck on Your Bike? Get the Evidence Locked In.

Camera footage, phone records, and witnesses are easier to recover early. Talk to us at no cost. We move on preservation immediately.

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