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Port St. Lucie Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Florida is consistently among the most dangerous states in America for people on bikes — and Port St. Lucie’s high-speed arterials leave cyclists dangerously exposed. If a driver hit you while you were riding, Shiner Law Group protects your rights and pursues every dollar you are owed. No fee unless we win.
Were You Hit While Riding Your Bike in Port St. Lucie?
Cyclists have the same legal right to Florida roads as drivers — but none of the protection. When a car strikes a rider, the injuries are severe: fractures, road rash, head and brain injuries, and spinal damage. And too often, insurers respond by blaming the cyclist.
Shiner Law Group’s Port St. Lucie bicycle accident attorneys know Florida’s cycling laws, the county’s most dangerous corridors, and the evidence that defeats blame-the-rider tactics. One fact surprises many injured cyclists: Florida’s PIP coverage protects you when a car hits your bike — through your own auto policy or a household member’s — even though you were not in a car. We make sure every available benefit and every liable party pays.
Do not speak to any insurance company before calling us. Adjusters are trained to minimize claims from the very first interaction. One recorded statement can dramatically reduce your recovery. Call (772) 874-7533 first — we are available 24/7.
Why Port St. Lucie Is Hard on Cyclists
David Shiner and his team represent injury victims throughout Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast. Call (772) 874-7533 for a free consultation — available 24/7.
Types of Bicycle Accidents We Handle in Port St. Lucie
Right-Hook & Left-Cross Crashes
Drivers turning across a cyclist’s path — the two most common serious bike crashes, and almost always the driver’s fault.
Dooring Accidents
A car door opened into a rider’s path can launch a cyclist into traffic. Florida law puts that responsibility on the person opening the door.
Rear-End & Overtaking Crashes
Florida law requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet when passing. Violations cause devastating high-speed impacts.
Intersection & Crosswalk Crashes
Drivers running signals or failing to yield at crossings on Port St. Lucie Boulevard and US-1.
Hit-and-Run Bike Crashes
When a driver flees, we pursue your UM coverage and PIP benefits while working to identify the driver through footage and witnesses.
Drunk Driver Crashes
Impaired drivers who strike cyclists face punitive damages on top of full compensation.
Learn More ›Port St. Lucie’s Most Dangerous Roads for Cyclists
US-1 / Federal Highway
Six lanes of commercial traffic with long distances between signalized crossings — the county’s most dangerous corridor for people on foot and on bikes.
Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Heavy intersection volume and turning traffic conflict directly with crosswalk users along the city’s main east-west artery.
Gatlin Boulevard
Rapid growth around Tradition has brought dense traffic past schools, shopping, and residential entrances.
Prima Vista Boulevard
Residential connector with school zones, bus stops, and limited crossing infrastructure in older sections.
St. Lucie West Boulevard
Retail and event traffic near First Data Field and St. Lucie West creates constant vehicle-pedestrian conflict points.
Crosstown Parkway
High vehicle speeds on this connector leave little margin for error at crossings and shared-use path intersections.
Hit While Riding? Get Your Free Case Review.
Evidence disappears within 24–72 hours. Our attorneys are available now — call or submit online.
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Port St. Lucie
The actions you take in the first hours directly determine the strength of your claim.
Call 911 — Get a Police Report
Insist on a report even if the driver apologizes and offers cash. The report and scene documentation are essential evidence.
Get Medical Care Immediately
Bike crash injuries — especially head injuries — can be far worse than they first feel. Prompt care also activates PIP within the 14-day window.
Photograph the Scene, Bike & Gear
Vehicle position, your bicycle, your helmet, skid marks, and sight lines. Keep your damaged bike and gear — do not repair or discard them.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
Insurers look for anything to blame the cyclist. Decline all statements and call Shiner Law Group first.
Florida Bicycle Law — Your Rights on the Road
Under Florida law, a bicycle is a vehicle and a cyclist has all the rights and duties of any driver. Knowing the specific protections the law gives riders is central to winning these cases.
PIP Covers Cyclists Hit by Cars
If a motor vehicle strikes you while you are riding, Florida’s $10,000 Personal Injury Protection applies — through your own auto insurance policy or a resident family member’s policy, and in some cases the striking driver’s policy. You must seek treatment within 14 days to activate benefits. Many injured cyclists never learn this and leave benefits unclaimed.
The Three-Foot Passing Rule
Florida law requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. A driver who clips a rider while passing has violated the statute — powerful evidence of negligence.
Serious Injuries Open the Full Claim
Beyond PIP, cyclists with serious injuries pursue the at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage and, critically, their own UM/UIM coverage when the driver is uninsured, underinsured, or flees the scene. We identify and pursue every layer of coverage.
A Florida Cyclist’s Legal Toolkit
How Shiner Law Group Challenges Insurance Tactics in Port St. Lucie
Counter Low Settlement Offers
Initial offers are designed to close claims before victims understand their full injuries. We evaluate every offer against present and future medical costs, income loss, and non-economic damages — and negotiate from a position of strength.
Push Claims Forward
Delay is a deliberate tactic. Financial pressure leads victims to accept less. We maintain a rigorous claim timeline and use legal process to force timely responses and disclosures.
Fight Over-Assignment of Fault
Insurers routinely assign disproportionate fault to victims to cut payouts — and under Florida’s 50% bar, pushing your share past half eliminates recovery entirely. We challenge fault assignments with reconstruction experts, witnesses, and camera evidence.
Protect Against Harmful Documents
Releases and settlement agreements can waive more rights than victims realize. We review every document before you sign anything, protecting your future claims and ensuring full disclosure.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Port St. Lucie Bicycle Accident?
Economic Damages
- All past and future medical expenses — emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, therapy
- Lost wages during recovery
- Reduced or lost earning capacity due to permanent disability
- Out-of-pocket costs — medications, medical equipment, transportation to treatment
- Property damage where applicable
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of consortium for spouses
Punitive Damages
Available in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct — including drunk driving crashes — punitive damages punish the wrongdoer’s conduct and deter similar behavior.
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Why Port St. Lucie Clients Choose Shiner Law Group
Deep Treasure Coast Experience
From US-1 pile-ups to Tradition-area intersection crashes, our attorneys know St. Lucie County’s roads, courts, and insurers — and how to build winning cases here.
Day-One Evidence Preservation
Surveillance footage, black box data, and witness statements disappear within 24–72 hours. We act immediately to lock down the evidence that wins your case.
No Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. We advance all case expenses on a strict contingency basis — our fee comes from the recovery.
Available 24/7 — Home & Hospital Visits
Our attorneys answer around the clock and come to you anywhere in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and across the Treasure Coast.
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
Shiner Law Group has recovered over $500 million for injured clients across Florida — a track record that has earned recognition from the legal community’s most respected organizations. Our clients measure us by one standard: winning their case.
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Visit Shiner Law Group’s Port St. Lucie Office
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952