Orlando & Tampa Bicycle Accident Lawyer
When a careless driver turns your bike ride into a nightmare, everything changes in an instant. We understand the fear, pain, and uncertainty you’re facing because we’ve helped hundreds of cyclists just like you. As a bicycle accident lawyer in Tampa and Orlando, we’re here to help you reclaim your sense of safety and get back to the roads you love.
Immediate Steps After Your Bicycle Accident
You’re probably still shaking and don’t know where to start. Here’s where to focus your efforts first.
The driver’s insurance company will call you within 24 hours, and while they might sound concerned, their job is to protect their company’s bottom line. They’re hoping you’ll say something they can use against you or accept a quick settlement because you’re overwhelmed. Before you say anything else, call us – we’ll handle all insurance conversations so you can focus on healing instead of worrying about saying the wrong thing.
Your Legal Rights on Florida’s Roads
Understanding Bicycle Accidents in Tampa & Orlando, FL
You might not know this, but Florida law actually treats your bicycle as a vehicle, which means you belong on the road just as much as any car. When drivers pass you, they’re supposed to give you at least three feet—it’s not just being polite, it’s the law under Florida Statute 316.083. But we know that doesn’t feel like much comfort when you’re recovering from injuries because someone decided your safety didn’t matter.
How Drivers Violate Your Rights in Central Florida
We know these bike crashes often happen in areas you thought were safe—like the Pinellas Trail in St. Petersburg or the Cross Seminole Trail near UCF. Here’s how most cycling accidents happen when drivers ignore your legal rights:
The Life-Changing Injuries We See
When we say we understand bicycle accidents, we mean we’ve held the hands of cyclists afraid they’d never walk again, and celebrated with those who found the courage to ride again months later. In every one of these journeys, we’ve witnessed injuries that change everything about your daily life:
These aren’t just medical terms to us—they represent the people we fight for every day. Each cyclist who trusts us with their story makes us better advocates for the next person who walks through our door.
Your Recovery
Compensation for Tampa and Orlando Bicycle Accident Victims
We wish we could undo what happened to you. Since we can’t, we’re going to fight to get you every dollar this accident cost you. Here’s what we recover:
From Winter Park to Lake Nona, our Orlando slip and fall attorney delivers results because we understand your community’s specific legal landscape.
Why Choose De Armas Law As Your Bicycle Accident Law Firm
You’re hurt, scared, and in need of someone who sees you as a person, not a statistic. Bicycle accidents aren’t like car crashes—they involve unique injuries, specific traffic laws, and challenges most attorneys don’t specialize in. That’s exactly why we’ve dedicated our practice to helping cyclists like you.
