Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Miami

Miami-Dade County is one of the most dangerous places in America to walk or ride a bike. Between distracted drivers, wide high-speed arterials like Biscayne Boulevard and Collins Avenue, and intersections designed for cars rather than people, pedestrians and cyclists pay the price — often with life-altering injuries.

At Tacher Law, Mario Tacher has spent over 40 years fighting for injured Floridians. If you were struck while walking or cycling, call +1 (305) 644-2211 for a free consultation.

Drivers Owe You a Duty of Care

Florida law requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or bicyclist on the roadway (Florida Statute 316.130). Drivers must yield at crosswalks, give at least three feet when passing a bicycle, and stay alert in areas where foot and bike traffic is expected — near beaches, parks, schools, and transit stops. When they fail, they can be held accountable.

Common Causes We See

Failure to yield at crosswalks and intersections, drivers turning without checking bike lanes, distracted driving — especially texting — speeding in residential and beach zones, drunk or impaired driving, “dooring” parked-car occupants opening doors into bike lanes, and poor lighting or missing sidewalks that force pedestrians into traffic.

Serious Injuries, Serious Stakes

Without the protection of a vehicle frame, pedestrians and cyclists suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and internal injuries. Medical bills mount fast, and insurance companies often try the same tired playbook: claiming you “came out of nowhere” or weren’t visible. We counter with evidence — traffic camera footage, witness statements, accident reconstruction, and the driver’s own phone records.

What to Do After You’re Hit

Call 911 and get medical care right away. If possible, photograph the scene, the vehicle, and your injuries, and get the driver’s information plus contact details for any witnesses. Do not admit fault or downplay your injuries at the scene. Then call a lawyer before you talk to any insurance company.

Your Rights Under Florida Law

Even if you were outside a crosswalk, you may still recover compensation — Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule reduces (rather than eliminates) recovery unless you were more than 50% at fault. And you generally have two years from the crash to file suit, so do not wait.

Tacher Law — 16445 Collins Avenue, Suite 1625, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Call +1 (305) 644-2211 or contact us online for a free consultation. Hablamos español. No fees or costs unless we win.