Bicycle Accident Attorney in St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg is one of the more bike-friendly cities in Florida, with the Pinellas Trail and miles of bike lanes drawing commuters and recreational riders alike. That same popularity means cyclists share the road with drivers who are often distracted, speeding, or simply not looking for a bike before turning or changing lanes. When a driver hits a cyclist, the rider almost always comes out with the worst injuries.

Our team at Jeeves Law Group represents injured cyclists throughout St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and the greater Tampa Bay area. If you have been hit on your bike, do not hesitate to learn about your legal options in a free consultation today.

Where Bicycle Accidents Happen in Pinellas County

We see bicycle accident cases from crossings along the Pinellas Trail, busy corridors like Central Avenue and 4th Street North, and neighborhood streets throughout St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and Seminole. Across the bay, riders in Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County face similar risks along routes such as Bayshore Boulevard. Common causes include drivers failing to yield when turning, right hooks at intersections, drivers opening car doors into a cyclist’s path, and vehicles passing too closely.

Florida Law Protects Cyclists’ Right to the Road

Under Florida law, a bicycle is legally considered a vehicle, and cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Florida also requires drivers to leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. When a driver violates these rules and causes a crash, that violation can be important evidence in establishing fault. Florida’s 2023 changes to comparative negligence law mean an injured cyclist can still recover damages as long as they are found 50 percent or less at fault for the crash, and most claims must be filed within two years of the accident.

Insurance Challenges Unique to Cyclists

Because a bicycle is not a motor vehicle, cyclists are not automatically covered by Florida’s Personal Injury Protection system the way drivers and passengers are. That often means the claim must be pursued directly against the at-fault driver’s bodily injury liability coverage, or through the cyclist’s own uninsured motorist coverage if the driver fled the scene or lacked adequate insurance.

Our attorneys know how to identify every available source of coverage so injured riders are not left covering medical bills on their own. We know insurers do not make the process easy, and we are prepared to fight on your behalf.

Injuries That Deserve Serious Attention

Cyclists struck by vehicles frequently suffer fractures, head injuries, and road rash, along with damage to bicycles and equipment that should also be included in a claim. We document the full extent of your medical treatment and out-of-pocket costs to build a complete case.