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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents · California · Texas · Florida
Hit by a car while walking or riding? You have rights.
Claims for pedestrians and cyclists struck by vehicles in California, Texas, and Florida.
Common causes
- Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks
- Right turns across bike lanes
- Distracted driving and speeding
- Opening car doors into cyclists
- Backing out of driveways and parking lots
Insurance that may pay
The driver’s liability insurance, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and in Florida your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) may all apply, even though you weren’t in a car.
What to do
- Get medical care and keep every record.
- Get the police report number.
- Photograph the scene, your injuries, and your bike or belongings.
- Look for nearby security or doorbell cameras quickly, before footage is erased.
Common questions
The driver says I wasn’t in the crosswalk. Can I still recover?
Often, yes. California reduces recovery by your share of fault. Texas and Florida bar recovery only if you are more than 50% at fault.
The driver drove away. What now?
Report it to police right away. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay in a hit-and-run.
What does it cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
Time limits
Deadlines in California, Texas & Florida
| State | Deadline to sue for most injuries | Claims against a government agency | If you were partly at fault |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 years CCP § 335.1 | Written claim usually within 6 months Gov. Code § 911.2 | You can recover, reduced by your share of fault |
| Texas | 2 years CPRC § 16.003 | Written notice usually within 6 months CPRC § 101.101 | Barred if you are more than 50% at fault CPRC ch. 33 |
| Florida | 2 years for negligence (injuries on or after March 24, 2023) Fla. Stat. § 95.11 | Written notice to the agency before suing Fla. Stat. § 768.28 | Barred if you are more than 50% at fault Fla. Stat. § 768.81 |
Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts. Call early so evidence and deadlines are protected.
Hurt in an accident?
Free consultation. No attorney’s fee unless we recover.