Can I recover compensation if I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle on a sidewalk in Florida?

Yes. Under Florida Statute § 316.2065(9), a person riding a bicycle on a sidewalk or crosswalk possesses all the rights and duties of a pedestrian, unless local ordinances prohibit sidewalk riding. Drivers exiting driveways, alleys, or side streets must yield the right-of-way to sidewalk traffic. If a negligent motorist fails to check the sidewalk and strikes you, you have the legal right to file an injury claim. Jeffrey S. Altman and The Altman Law Firm examine local municipal codes, driver negligence, and traffic evidence to protect the rights of injured cyclists throughout South Florida.