Fort Myers Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions

Pedestrian and bicycle collisions involving cars can lead to severe and life-changing injuries. In a busy and growing city like Fort Myers, these crashes often happen at crosswalks, intersections, and high-traffic corridors. Wolfson & Leon helps injured pedestrians and cyclists pursue full and fair compensation after a car accident.

Fort Myers roadways have undergone rapid growth, bringing heavier traffic, more visitors, and increased congestion. When a driver fails to yield, speeds through a crosswalk, or becomes distracted, pedestrians and cyclists are at immediate risk. Unlike vehicle occupants, they have no structural protection. Even low-speed impacts can cause catastrophic injuries.

Wolfson & Leon has represented injured pedestrians and cyclists since 1963. Our Fort Myers accident lawyers understand the medical, legal, and financial challenges victims face after a crash.

These crashes frequently occur in areas with higher speed limits, traffic, or limited visibility:

• U.S. 41 / Cleveland Avenue corridors
• Colonial Boulevard intersections
• Daniels Parkway and Six Mile Cypress Parkway
• Downtown Fort Myers crosswalks
• Near beaches and seasonal pedestrian areas
• Residential neighborhoods without protected sidewalks or bike lanes

Tourist season and peak winter traffic increase collision risk throughout Lee County.

• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Spinal cord trauma and disc herniation
• Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
• Internal bleeding or organ injury
• Severe road rash and soft-tissue damage
• Permanent disability or scarring

Even if pain seems minor at first, injuries can worsen over time. Early medical documentation is critical.

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence standard. If a victim is 50% or less at fault in a car accident, they may recover compensation. If assigned 51% or more, recovery may be barred.

Insurance companies often argue:

• The pedestrian “was not in a crosswalk”
• The cyclist “was unsafe” or “failed to signal”
• The victim “should have seen the car coming”

Our job is to push back with evidence.

Because Florida is also a no-fault (PIP) state, pedestrians and cyclists may receive medical benefits through their own auto policy — even if they were not driving. When injuries are serious or permanent, claims can go beyond PIP.

1. Call 911 and request police response.
2. Get immediate medical evaluation — ER or urgent care.
3. Photograph the area, vehicle, crosswalk signals, skid marks, and injuries.
4. Ask for witness names and phone numbers.
5. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurer before speaking with an attorney.

Our Fort Myers legal team may:

• Obtain traffic camera or business surveillance footage
• Request 911 audio and police dispatch logs
• Perform accident scene measurements and visibility analysis
• Use medical and biomechanical experts to document injury severity
• Negotiate directly with insurers and prepare for litigation if needed

We focus on proving liability and demonstrating long-term impact on health, work, and daily life.

• Medical expenses and rehabilitation
• Future medical care needs
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, and loss of normal life activities
• Wrongful death benefits when a loved one is fatally injured

• Representing Floridians since 1963
• Multiple office locations including Fort Myers
• We handle all communication with insurance companies
• No fees unless we recover compensation

Do I have a claim if I was not in a marked crosswalk?Possibly. Florida law protects pedestrians and cyclists in many roadway situations. Liability depends on driver behavior, visibility, and roadway design.

What if I did not have a helmet on?Lack of a helmet does not automatically bar recovery. It may affect comparative fault, but each case is evaluated individually.

Can I still recover damages if I am partially at fault?Yes — unless you are found more than 50% at fault, under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule.

Call for Help Today

If you were hit by a car while walking or riding a bicycle in Fort Myers, you do not have to take on the insurance companies alone.

Call (239) 777-9954 for a free consultation.We help clients throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and all of Southwest Florida