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Hollywood Beach “Broadwalk” Accident Lawyer

Hit by a Cyclist or Rental Surrey? We Can Help.
The Broadwalk is 2.5 miles of chaos. When vacation fun turns into a collision, we find the insurance coverage you need to pay your medical bills.


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Common Accidents

A “Pedestrian Highway” with No Speed Limit

The Hollywood Broadwalk is one of the most unique attractions in Florida—a paved path right on the sand. But with thousands of pedestrians sharing the road with speeding cyclists, rollerbladers, and heavy rental “Surrey” bikes (the yellow 4-wheelers), collisions are inevitable.

These aren’t just minor bumps. Being hit by a cyclist going 15 mph can cause broken bones, concussions, and facial fractures. At Fenstersheib Law Group, we know that just because a car wasn’t involved doesn’t mean you don’t have a case.

Where the Broadwalk Gets Dangerous

The “Bike Lane” Confusion

The Hazard: There is a designated bike lane, but tourists constantly wander into it. Conversely, aggressive cyclists weave into the pedestrian zone to pass slower riders.

Margaritaville & The Bandshell

The Hazard: This is the most crowded section. People stopping to watch live music create a bottleneck, leading to pile-ups involving rollerbladers and bikes.

Rental “Surrey” Bikes

The Hazard: These heavy 4-wheel bikes are often driven by inexperienced tourists. They have poor braking ability and are heavy enough to crush a foot or knock a senior citizen down.

Who Pays for a Bicycle Accident?

Since cyclists don’t carry “car insurance,” many victims assume they are out of luck. This is incorrect. We look for coverage in places you might not expect:

  • Homeowners or Renters Insurance: If the person who hit you has home insurance, their liability policy typically covers negligence—even if it happens on a bike away from their home.
  • Rental Company Liability: If the brakes on a rental bike failed, or if the company rented a heavy Surrey to a child, the rental company itself may be liable.
  • Umbrella Policies: For serious injuries, we check if the at-fault party has an umbrella policy that kicks in after other limits are exhausted.

Did You Know? The “Broadwalk” is legally considered a public road in some contexts. Police reports should be filed just like a car accident if an injury occurs.

Broadwalk Injury FAQs

I signed a waiver to rent the bike. Can I still sue?
Often, yes. Waivers in Florida are strictly construed. If the injury was caused by a mechanical defect (like broken brakes) that the rental company knew about, the waiver may not protect them from gross negligence.
The cyclist who hit me left the scene. What now?
This is a crime. We work to identify them using security cameras from nearby hotels (Margaritaville, The Diplomat) and restaurants. If they cannot be found, your own health insurance or uninsured motorist policy might apply depending on the specifics.
I was walking in the bike lane. Is it my fault?
Not entirely. Cyclists still have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians. Under Florida’s comparative negligence law, even if you were 20% at fault for being in the lane, you can still recover 80% of your damages.

Enjoy the Beach. We’ll Handle the Legal Work.

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