South Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Your body is completely exposed, and even a good bicycle helmet cannot protect you from the powerful impact of an oncoming vehicle. If you or someone you love has been injured due to an accident while riding a bicycle in Florida, please contact a Florida personal injury attorney who is experienced in bicycle accidents to help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Florida law
In Florida, a bicycle is considered a vehicle when riding on the road. Specifically, bicyclists are vulnerable road users, along with motorcyclists, skateboarders, pedestrians, and others not surrounded by the metal shell of a motor vehicle. There is currently no specific statute describing laws around vulnerable road users, but rules regarding bicyclists are sprinkled here and there in the statutes. For instance, Florida statute 316.083 states: