Does my own automobile insurance cover me for accidents when I am on my bicycle?

In the State of Florida your own automobile insurance will cover you if you’re involved in a accident on your bicycle as long as the accident involves another motor vehicle. In Florida we have what’s called PIP or no-fault insurance which will cover up to $10,000 of your medical treatment or lost wages if you’re involved in an accident involving a motor vehicle in any way, shape or form. In addition, if you don’t have PIP or no-fault insurance of your own and you don’t own a vehicle, you’ll actually qualify to use the PIP or no-fault insurance of the other driver that was involved in the accident.

In addition if you have uninsured motorist coverage, that will be covered as well as a potential claim against the other driver’s BI or bodily injury insurance coverage so there are many types of insurance. It’s a little bit of a complicated insurance scenario when it comes to bicyclists but it’s something that can be unwound and we can figure out exactly how much coverage you have.

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John Pape

John Pape is the Managing Partner at Weston & Pape and has more than 30 years of experience representing injured clients across Florida. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he has devoted his entire career to personal injury cases, including motor-vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and nursing-home neglect. Recognized by Verdict7, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Premier Lawyers of America, John is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to achieving meaningful results for his clients.

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