Bicycle Accident Lawyer Pembroke Pines, FL
Florida consistently leads the nation in cyclist fatalities. Between 2019 and 2023, the state recorded 890 bicyclist deaths, more than any other state in the country. Broward County sees hundreds of cycling injuries every year. Our Pembroke Pines, FL bicycle accident lawyer at Loshak Law PLLC has more than 13 years of experience fighting for injured cyclists, and we’ve recovered millions of dollars for accident victims across South Florida. We offer free consultations and charge no fees unless we win your case.
Why Choose Loshak Law PLLC for Bicycle Accident Cases in Pembroke Pines, FL?
An AV-Rated Founding Attorney With Trial-Ready Credentials
Brandon F. Loshak founded this firm after spending time at one of the country’s largest law firms. He earned his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Martindale-Hubbell awarded him an AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest peer-review rating available for both legal ability and ethical standards.
Aron Gibson, Of Counsel to Loshak Law, adds serious courtroom capability. He’s tried more than 60 jury trials, earned recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and currently leads the Broward County Bar Association Trial Lawyers Association as its president. He also served as president of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association.
Both attorneys are members of the American Bar Association.
A Record of Recovering Millions
Loshak Law has secured millions in settlements for clients across personal injury practice areas, including a $100,000 recovery in a bike and pedestrian accident case.
Whether your case involves a distracted driver who crossed into a bike lane or a hit-and-run on a residential street, our personal injury lawyer in Pembroke Pines, FL builds every bicycle accident claim with the same thoroughness we bring to cases worth ten times as much.
Contingency Fee Representation
You won’t receive a bill from us unless we recover money for you. No retainer. No hourly rate. We work on contingency because we believe cost should never be the reason someone walks away from a legitimate injury claim.
What Clients Are Saying
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“Loshak Law Firm Injury Lawyers are geeat! 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!” – Lauren Edlund
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Types of Bicycle Accident Cases We Handle in Pembroke Pines
Bicycle crashes in Pembroke Pines happen on residential streets, along busy corridors like Pines Boulevard, and at intersections where drivers simply fail to look for riders. The circumstances vary, but the injuries are almost always serious. We handle a wide range of bike injury claims.
- Dooring accidents. A parked driver opens a car door directly into the path of a cyclist. There is almost no way to avoid the impact at close range, and the injuries often include broken wrists, facial trauma, and head injuries from being thrown over the door or into traffic.
- Intersection collisions. Drivers who run red lights, fail to yield on right turns, or roll through stop signs put cyclists at serious risk. These crashes are common at high-traffic intersections throughout Pembroke Pines and surrounding areas.
- Hit-and-run accidents. When a driver flees after striking a cyclist, the investigation changes entirely. We work to identify the driver through surveillance footage, witness statements, and law enforcement records. Uninsured motorist coverage may also apply.
- Right-hook crashes. A vehicle passes a cyclist and then immediately turns right, cutting directly across the rider’s path. The cyclist has no room to brake or swerve. These are among the most preventable collisions, and they happen because the driver did not account for the bike beside them.
- Distracted driving collisions. A driver looking at a phone drifts into a bike lane or fails to notice a cyclist in a crosswalk. Even a momentary lapse of attention at 35 or 40 miles per hour can cause life-altering injuries to a person on a bicycle.
- Unsafe passing. Florida law requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. Violations happen constantly, and when contact occurs at speed, the results can be catastrophic. Riders may suffer spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or worse.
- Accidents caused by poor road conditions. Cracked pavement, debris in bike lanes, missing signage, and poorly designed intersections contribute to cycling crashes. In some cases, a government entity or maintenance contractor may bear liability.
- DUI accidents. An impaired driver who strikes a cyclist faces both criminal penalties and civil liability. These cases often involve more severe injuries and may support a claim for additional damages beyond standard compensation.
Florida Legal Requirements for Bicycle Accident Claims
Florida treats bicycles as vehicles. Under Florida Statute § 316.2065, every person riding a bicycle has the same rights and duties as a motor vehicle driver. That means cyclists can ride on the road, must obey traffic signals, and are entitled to the same protections when another party causes a crash. Drivers who don’t respect those rights can be held liable for the injuries they cause.
The statute of limitations sets a hard deadline. Under Florida Statute § 95.11, as amended by House Bill 837 in March 2023, you have two years from the date of a bicycle accident to file a negligence lawsuit. Before this change, the deadline was four years. If you miss the two-year window, the court will almost certainly bar your claim.
Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule under § 768.81 also applies. If a jury finds that you, the cyclist, were more than 50% at fault for the collision, you recover nothing. If your fault is 50% or below, your award is reduced proportionally. Insurance companies know this, and they will try to argue that the cyclist contributed to the crash by riding without lights, failing to signal, or being in the wrong lane. Building a strong liability case early is critical.
Riders under 16 are required to wear a helmet under Florida law. But for adults, there is no mandatory helmet statute. Whether or not you were wearing a helmet can still come up during settlement negotiations or at trial, and an insurer may try to use it against you.
What Damages Are Recoverable in Pembroke Pines Bicycle Accident Cases?
A bicycle offers no protection in a crash. No metal frame, no airbag, no seatbelt. The injuries cyclists sustain when hit by a vehicle are often far more severe than what a car occupant would experience in a similar collision. According to NHTSA bicycle safety data, cyclist fatalities have trended upward since 2010, and roughly 85% of those deaths occur in urban areas. Pembroke Pines sits squarely in that risk zone.
Economic damages account for every financial loss tied to the accident. Hospital bills, emergency surgery, follow-up appointments, physical rehabilitation, prescription medications, and any adaptive equipment you now need. Lost income from missed work. Reduced earning potential if the injury limits what you can do going forward. Future medical costs for ongoing treatment. These losses are documented with records, and in severe cases, we retain financial consultants to project long-term costs accurately.
Non-economic damages cover the harm that doesn’t appear on a receipt. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, anxiety about getting back on the road, disfigurement from scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life. A cyclist who can no longer ride, who struggles with daily tasks, or who deals with chronic pain has sustained damage that deserves full compensation. These categories are harder to quantify, but they’re no less real than a stack of medical invoices.
Punitive damages are available in limited situations. Under Florida Statute § 768.72, punitive damages require clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with intentional misconduct or gross negligence. A drunk driver who blows through a crosswalk and strikes a cyclist, for instance, may face punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. The purpose is not to compensate the victim further but to punish the conduct and deter others.
We calculate every category of damages from the start. That includes working with treating physicians to document the severity of injuries and project future care needs.
Contact Loshak Law PLLC
The two-year deadline in Florida means the clock is already running. If you were injured in a bicycle accident in Pembroke Pines, FL, or anywhere in Broward County, we want to hear from you.
Loshak Law offers free consultations for bicycle accident victims. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation. Contact us to schedule your case evaluation. Our attorneys will review the facts, explain your options, and give you an honest assessment of what your bicycle injury claim may be worth.
