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A cyclist weighs about 200 pounds with the bike. The car that hits them weighs 4,000. That’s not a fair fight, and the injuries show it. If a driver hit you while riding in Hollywood, Florida, you need a Hollywood bicycle accident attorney who knows Broward County roads and how insurers here fight cyclist claims. One free call to 1-800-VINCENT connects you with one, plus a doctor who can see you right away.
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Who pays if I’m hit on my bike in Hollywood, FL? Usually your own PIP pays medical bills first, even on a bike, if you see a doctor within 14 days. The driver’s bodily injury coverage, your uninsured motorist coverage or health insurance can cover the rest, including pain and suffering when the injury qualifies. A bicycle accident lawyer in Hollywood lines those up so nothing is left on the table.
Whether it’s for medical expenses, damage to your bicycle, or long-term health deterioration as a consequence of your accident, having the best settlement can only be a good thing. Unsure of how to seek that settlement? Read on for more.
Ride from the Turnpike to the ocean and you cross every kind of hazard Hollywood has. Here’s where bike crashes happen, and what to do if yours was there:
We connect cyclists across Hollywood, from the beach at 33019 to the western neighborhoods in 33021, 33023, 33024 and 33026.
Not every Hollywood bike crash involves a car. On the Broadwalk and beach paths, riders collide with pedestrians, other cyclists and rental scooters. With no motor vehicle involved, PIP doesn’t apply, and the claim works very differently:
| What happened | Who may be responsible | What coverage may pay |
|---|---|---|
| Another cyclist hit you | The rider who caused it | Their homeowner’s or renter’s liability policy; your health insurance meanwhile |
| A pedestrian stepped into your path | Depends on who had the right of way | The same liability policies; fault is often disputed, so witnesses matter |
| A rental bike or scooter was involved | The rider, and possibly the rental company | The rental company’s coverage, if the equipment or the rental was the problem |
| A broken path, missing sign or debris caused it | Possibly the city or the property owner | A premises or government claim, with written notice rules (§768.28) |
Every winter, Hollywood fills with seasonal residents and visitors, including many from Canada. When one of them hits you, the questions change: Whose policy applies? Can you reach a driver who’s gone home? The good news: a driver who causes a crash in Florida can be held responsible here, many out-of-state and Canadian policies extend coverage to Florida, and your own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage don’t depend on where the driver lives. Get the license, plate and insurer at the scene. It’s much harder to track down a driver once they’ve left the state.
| Type of damage | What it covers | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|
| Medical bills | ER, surgery, imaging, therapy and future care | PIP first (yours or a household member’s), then the driver’s bodily injury (BI) coverage, your UM or health insurance |
| Lost income | Time off work and reduced earning ability | PIP pays part of it; BI or UM covers the rest |
| Bike and gear | Bike, helmet, lights, phone, bike computer | The at-fault driver’s property damage coverage |
| Pain and suffering | Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life | The driver’s BI or your UM, when the injury qualifies under Florida law (§627.737) |
| Permanent injury | Scarring, disfigurement, loss of function | Often the largest part of a BI or UM claim |
| Wrongful death | Funeral costs, lost support and the family’s losses | A wrongful death claim brought by the family |
One rule can shrink every line of that table: Florida’s modified comparative negligence law (§768.81). If you’re found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing in most cases. Expect Broward insurers to argue you were riding where you shouldn’t have been. For the full picture of how bike cases are valued, see bicycle accident compensation.
In Hollywood, the Hollywood Police Department usually writes the crash report inside city limits. On I-95 and some state roads it may be the Florida Highway Patrol, and in nearby unincorporated areas the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
If your case goes to court, it’s usually filed in Broward’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, at the county courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Most bike crash cases settle long before that, but a Hollywood bicycle accident lawyer prepares every case as if it won’t.
Your case is only as strong as your medical records. Bike crash injuries, like concussions, wrist fractures and shoulder and back damage, often feel minor at the scene and get worse over the next few days. If there’s a gap before your first visit, the insurer will say your injuries came from somewhere else.
That’s why 1-800-VINCENT does something most referral services don’t: we connect you with an accident doctor and a bicycle accident attorney at the same time. The doctor documents; the attorney builds the claim from those records. Many providers can treat you on a letter of protection, with no out-of-pocket cost while your case is pending.
Hollywood cases follow the same state rules as every Florida bike crash: bicycles are vehicles, drivers must give cyclists 3 feet, and you have 2 years to file in most cases (§95.11). For the complete guide to those laws, crash types and who pays, visit our Florida bicycle accident lawyer page. Hurt across the county line? See our Miami bicycle accident lawyer page.
Usually your own PIP pays first, or a household member’s, even though you were on a bike, as long as you see a doctor within 14 days (§627.736). After that, the driver’s bodily injury coverage, your uninsured motorist coverage or your health insurance can pay the rest. A Hollywood bicycle accident attorney lines those up in the right order.
No car means no PIP. The person who caused the crash may be covered by their homeowner’s or renter’s liability policy; if a rental bike or scooter was involved, the rental company’s coverage may apply. Your health insurance can cover treatment in the meantime. Photograph the spot and get names before everyone walks away.
Yes. A driver who hits you in Florida can be held responsible here, and many out-of-state and Canadian policies extend coverage to Florida. Your own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage still work too. Get the driver’s license, plate and insurer before they leave.
Possibly. Depending on the crossing, the railroad or the government agency responsible for it may be liable for a dangerous surface. Claims against a government agency need formal written notice (§768.28), so talk to a lawyer quickly.
Inside the city it’s usually the Hollywood Police Department. On I-95 and some state roads it may be the Florida Highway Patrol, and in nearby unincorporated areas the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Most negligence claims must be filed within 2 years of the crash (§95.11). The practical deadline is much shorter: beachfront and business cameras along A1A and Hollywood Boulevard can be overwritten in days.
Nothing. The call and the referral are free, and the attorneys work on a No Win, No Fee basis: they’re paid only if they recover money for you.
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