Fort Myers Bicycle Accident Lawyer

If you want to take up cycling, you have a lot of options here in Fort Myers. You can ride along the hard-packed sand of Fort Myers Beach and take in the 20 miles of trails at Caloosahatchee Regional Park or the 25 miles of Sanibel Island. In between those destinations, you can explore all of Fort Meyers on your bike.

Whether cycling for fun, exercise, or commuting to work, you must share the road with cars, trucks, vans, buses, and pedestrians as a bicyclist. There are also folks on scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards that you also have to be aware of. Unfortunately, as much as you’re watching out for everyone else, they might not be watching out for you, and that is when an accident happens. If you find yourself in that situation, you will benefit from talking with an experienced Fort Myers bicycle accident lawyer like the team at Titan Law.

We understand the bike and traffic laws that apply to any accident scenario. We help our clients build a strong narrative of the accent story that assigns liability. We also deploy our negotiating skills to take on the insurance carriers with the goal of seeking the maximum compensation. We want all our clients to find a fast resolution.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

As a bicyclist, you probably go through a quick checklist before every ride. You want to check your bike to make sure the tires are properly inflated. You also want to ensure your brakes are working, you have water for the ride, and your helmet is on. That helps minimize the chances of hurting yourself, but you must still contend with the traffic.

According to numbers collected by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports, there were 9,145 bicycle crashes in 2024. Of that number, 181 cyclists lost their lives.

The Florida Bicycle Association summarizes the traffic laws that bicyclists must follow. A bicycle is treated as a vehicle, and a bicyclist is treated as a driver. That means a bicyclist must follow all the same rules as a driver, including yielding to the right of way.

When filing an insurance claim for this type of accident, you’ll need to detail how the accident went down. Here are some of the ways that a bicycle accident occurred:

Accidents at Stop Signs

Stop signs are supposed to regulate the flow of traffic and create the right of way. Not everyone pays attention to those signs. A bicyclist could come to a stop at the intersection, but a car doesn’t, and that is when the collision occurs.

Car Turning Left or Right

This type of accident occurs when a car and bicyclist are opposite each other, and the car turns left or right without seeing the bicyclist. The car driver could also misjudge their speed or braking distance.

Vehicle Door Opening

When a parked car opens a door when a bicyclist passes, there could be a serious collision on the road or sidewalk.

Rear-end

When a car driver misjudges the distance between them and the bike in front of them, it can lead to a rear-end accident that leaves the cyclist sprawled on the road. The chances of this type of accident increases if they are distracted.

Blind Spot Lane Changing

Cars that change lanes without checking their blind spots can slam into an approaching bike.

In addition to a TBI, a cyclist can also suffer from broken bones, sprains, torn ligaments, back pain, cuts, and abrasions. Each injury comes with its own medical treatment and expenses. The bike’s damages also have to be compensated for.

Your Fort Myers bicycle accident lawyer will calculate and present all these expenses to the relevant insurance carrier. You must agree to a number that covers all your current and future expenses. Once you agree to the amount and sign off on the settlement, you won’t be able to go back for more.