Bicycle Accident Lawyer Hollywood, FL
If you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bike in Hollywood, you may be facing serious injuries, a destroyed bicycle, and an insurance company eager to talk about fault before you’ve even left the hospital. Bike crashes are not the same as car crashes legally, and those differences can work for you or against you depending on how the case is handled.
Our Hollywood, FL bicycle accident lawyer represents cyclists injured by negligent drivers throughout Broward County. With more than 13 years of experience in personal injury matters, our firm knows how to counter the familiar adjuster arguments that a cyclist “should have been more visible” or “wasn’t supposed to be there.” Florida law gives cyclists the same rights and duties as motorists, and we make sure those rights are enforced. Loshak Law PLLC offers free, confidential consultations. Schedule yours today.
Why Choose Loshak Law PLLC for Bicycle Accident Cases in Hollywood, FL?
A bicycle accident case is not just a car accident case with a different vehicle. The investigation looks different, the liability arguments are different, and the physical injuries are different. We approach each cyclist’s case on its own terms.
Experience Representing Injured Cyclists in Florida
Founding attorney Brandon F. Loshak personally handles personal injury claims and holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest mark awarded for legal ability and ethical conduct. He is admitted to practice in Florida and Texas and earned his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law. Before launching our firm, he practiced at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country, which shaped the litigation-ready approach he now brings to injury matters at a smaller, client-focused firm.
Aron Gibson, a South Florida native, has tried more than 60 jury trials. He was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, received the Broward County Bar Association Executive Director Award, and currently serves as President of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Miami, and he began his legal career as a prosecutor before moving into plaintiff-side injury representation.
A Record of Recoveries for Injured Clients
Our personal injury lawyers in Hollywood, FL have recovered millions of dollars for clients injured on Florida roads, including settlements of $1.75 million and $2 million in serious motor vehicle cases, a $1 million result in an Uber auto accident, and a $100,000 recovery in a bike and pedestrian accident matter. Each outcome reflects the facts of a specific case and the resources we brought to it. Past results do not guarantee future results, but they do show the scale of what we pursue.
Contingency-Based Representation
We work on contingency for every bike accident claim. There are no hourly rates, no retainers, and no invoices unless there is a recovery. Our firm carries the cost of investigation, experts, and litigation. If we do not recover compensation for you, you do not pay an attorney fee.
Knowledge of South Florida Roads and Courts
With offices in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, our attorneys know the roads where these crashes happen: Hollywood Boulevard, US-1, A1A along the beach, the Broadwalk corridor, and the intersections along Pembroke Road. We also know the Broward County judges, adjusters, and defense firms who work these cases. Both attorneys maintain active memberships with the Broward County Bar Association and appear regularly before local courts.
“Loshak Law Firm Injury Lawyers are great! From start to finish, they were professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. They kept me informed every step of the way, fought hard for my case, and truly cared about getting the best outcome possible. I felt supported and confident knowing I had such a dedicated team on my side. Highly recommend!”
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Types of Bicycle Accident Cases We Handle in Hollywood
Bike crashes in Hollywood happen for predictable reasons. Drivers fail to check for riders, open doors without looking, or treat cyclists as an afterthought on shared roads. Our attorneys handle the full range of bicycle accident scenarios cyclists encounter in South Florida, and the investigation varies with the specific collision pattern.
- Right-hook collisions. A driver turns right across a cyclist’s path, giving the rider seconds, if any, to react. These cases often turn on signal use, lane positioning, and whether the driver checked mirrors and blind spots before turning.
- Left-cross turns. A motorist making a left turn across traffic fails to yield to an oncoming cyclist. These are among the deadliest bike crashes, and the injured rider usually has the right of way under Florida traffic law.
- Dooring incidents. A parked motorist opens a door into a cyclist’s path. The duty to look before opening is clearly established, and liability almost always attaches to the person who opened the door.
- Rear-end bicycle crashes. Distracted, speeding, or impaired drivers strike cyclists from behind, often at significant speed. We investigate phone records, dashcam footage, and speed-related factors that shape liability and damages.
- Truck accidents. Delivery trucks, box trucks, and tractor-trailers pose outsized risks to cyclists because of blind spots and turning radius. These claims may trigger federal motor carrier regulations and deeper commercial insurance coverage.
- Car accidents. The most common scenario: a motorist simply does not see the rider. Fault often depends on speed, lighting, lane position, and whether the driver had a reasonable chance to observe the bike.
Florida Legal Requirements for Bicycle Accident Claims
Cyclists have the rights and duties of vehicle drivers. Under Florida Statute § 316.2065, a person propelling a bicycle on a roadway has all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle. Riders under 16 must wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards; adult helmet use is optional.
Drivers must pass cyclists at a safe distance. Florida Statute § 316.083 requires motorists overtaking a bicycle to leave at least three feet between the vehicle and the rider. A close pass that causes a crash or forces the cyclist off the road is strong evidence of negligence.
Claims must be filed within two years. Under Florida Statute § 95.11, as amended by House Bill 837 in 2023, the filing deadline for negligence claims is two years from the date of the crash for accidents on or after March 24, 2023.
Comparative negligence can bar recovery. Under Florida Statute § 768.81, a cyclist found more than 50% at fault recovers nothing. Adjusters know this and will try to shift blame onto the rider. Careful documentation early is one of the best defenses against that tactic.
Crash reporting is also required for incidents involving injury, death, or significant property damage. The Florida Department of Highway Safety maintains the state’s official crash records.
What Damages Are Recoverable in Hollywood Bicycle Accident Cases?
Cyclists injured by negligent drivers can recover three broad categories of damages under Florida law: economic, non-economic, and, in rare cases, punitive.
Economic damages cover out-of-pocket and documentable losses arising from the crash. Examples include emergency room treatment, orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, imaging and lab work, prescription medications, medical equipment, in-home care, and future medical expenses for chronic conditions. They also include lost wages during recovery, loss of future earning capacity when an injury limits your ability to work, property damage to the bicycle, helmet, GPS, cycling computer, and clothing destroyed in the crash, and transportation costs tied to ongoing treatment. In serious cases, our firm retains life care planners and vocational economists to accurately project future costs.
Non-economic damages compensate for the human side of being hurt: physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and loss of consortium for spouses and family members. Cyclists hit by cars frequently sustain traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, road rash, and soft tissue damage that affects daily life long after the initial medical bills stop. Those losses are compensable under Florida law, and documenting them thoroughly matters enormously to case value.
Punitive damages are rare. They may apply when a driver’s conduct was truly egregious, such as a DUI crash, a driver fleeing the scene, or intentional aggression toward a cyclist. Florida law requires clear and convincing evidence of gross negligence or intentional misconduct and imposes statutory caps in most cases.
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, bicyclist fatalities across the country have trended upward over the past decade, with an average of roughly 800 cyclist deaths each year between 2010 and 2021. Florida consistently ranks near the top of states for cyclist deaths per capita. Behind each of those numbers is a family, a stack of unpaid bills, and a life that does not simply return to what it was.
Contact Loshak Law PLLC
If you or someone you love has been hit while riding in Hollywood or anywhere nearby, we’re ready to talk. Consultations at Loshak Law PLLC are free, and we charge no attorney fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
When you reach out, we will listen to what happened, review any crash reports and medical records you have, walk through Florida’s two-year filing window, and discuss the insurance coverages that may apply, including your own auto policy’s uninsured motorist and medical payments benefits, which often come into play in bike cases.
Bicycle accident evidence can disappear quickly. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses move, and the physical condition of the bike itself can change within days of the crash. The sooner our Hollywood bicycle accident lawyer is involved, the more we can protect. Contact our office to schedule your free case review today.
