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Bicycle Accidents FAQs

Who Is Liable If a Driver Hits a Cyclist in a Bike Lane?

Who Is Liable If a Driver Hits a Cyclist in a Bike Lane?

A driver who strikes a cyclist inside a marked bike lane is usually the liable party, because motorists have a duty to check that space before turning, merging, parking, or opening a door. Liability is not automatic; it depends on what the driver was doing in the seconds before impact and whether the rider was …

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Over 90 years of combined experience
Over 90 years of combined experience
We have championed injury victims' best interests since 2005, and we wouldn't use or legal abilities any other way.
Jury-Tested Case Strategy
Jury-Tested Case Strategy
We test serious cases in front of a focus group before trial, so we walk into the courtroom knowing what real jurors think. It's a level of preparation most firms don't offer.
Bilingual, Start to Finish
Bilingual, Start to Finish
Our English and Spanish speaking team handles your case in the language you're most comfortable in, from your first call through final settlement.
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Because of the fact that our firm works on a contingency fee basis, our clients don't owe us a dime until we win their case.

Helping those Injured in Accidents Across Florida

While we are proud to call Fort Myers home, we are also more than happy to help injured people living anywhere in the Sunshine State. In fact, we’ve even been known to travel all around the country just to meet our clients’ needs.

We help those injured in accidents all across Florida, including in cities like:
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