Who is liable if a driver opens their car door into a cyclist in Florida?

In most dooring collisions, the vehicle occupant who opened the door is legally liable for resulting injuries. Florida Statute § 316.2005 explicitly prohibits opening vehicle doors on the side of moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so without interfering with traffic, including bicycles. Motorists and passengers are legally obligated to check their mirrors and blind spots before opening doors into bike lanes or streets. Jeffrey S. Altman and the team at The Altman Law Firm investigate driver negligence, witness statements, and physical evidence to establish liability when an unexpected car door causes a serious bicycle collision.