Gainesville Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyers
If you are injured as a pedestrian or while riding a bicycle, you are entitled to compensation from Florida no-fault insurance, even if you were responsible for the accident. If the accident was caused by someone else's negligence, you can also seek compensation from the insurance company of the at-fault driver.
Few people understand the complexities of Florida no-fault insurance. At the law firm of Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your rights and options if you have been injured in a bike or pedestrian accident.
Pedestrians, Bicycles and Insurance
If you have no-fault insurance on your car, your own PIP will pay for your medical bills and lost wages if you are injured in a bicycle crash or if you are a pedestrian struck by a car. PIP provides $10,000 in coverage and may have a deductible. PIP pays 80 percent of your medical bills and 60 percent of your lost wages once your deductible is met.
If you don't have no-fault insurance, then the no-fault insurance of a relative who lives with you may cover you. If no relative in your household has no-fault insurance, then the PIP of the person who hit you may cover you.
If you have a permanent injury, the at-fault party is responsible for paying any expenses not covered by PIP, along with future medical expenses, future wage loss, and pain and suffering.
Fault in Pedestrian and Motorcycle Accidents
If you are injured as a pedestrian in a crosswalk, then the driver of the car is at fault and is responsible for paying for your damages. As a bicyclist, if you are struck in a bike lane, by a car that pulls in front of you, or by a car that is passing you, the driver of the car is at fault.
Our experienced lawyers will seek to establish liability and help you obtain the full compensation you deserve.
Free attorney consultation: Contact Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, to talk to a lawyer about your pedestrian accident or cycle wreck case.
