George C. Palaidis, Florida Cycling Attorney

George C. Palaidis, Florida Cycling Attorney George C. Palaidis is a cyclist and experienced Florida trial attorney representing the rights of cy

There are more than 1 million bicycle owners in South Florida, and sadly each year there are more than 2,000 accidents involving cyclists of all skills and experience. It's important that cyclists have an attorney that understands them and what it's like on the roads, and can advocate for them before and after an accident. George Palaidis is a South Florida cyclist and trial attorney at Gelch and

Associates, P.A., representing the rights of injured cyclists and advocating for greater safety on the roads. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisement. Before you decide,
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05/23/2026

A lot of people don’t know what sharrows actually mean.

That bike symbol on the road does not create new rights for cyclists in Florida.

Cyclists already have the legal right to use the roadway—and in many situations, they can legally take the lane when:
• The lane is too narrow to safely share
• There are hazards
• Riding near the edge is unsafe

Sharrows are only supposed to remind drivers of that.

🎥 Full Florida bicycle law breakdown on YouTube.
🔗 Link in bio.

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05/22/2026

You’ve probably seen this on the road somewhere: a bicycle with two arrows above it. That’s a sharrow. Head over to the Palaidis Law YouTube channel to learn what it is and what it isn’t.

04/17/2026

Can cities ban bicyclists from the road in Florida?

They can regulate bicycle riding, but they can’t ban it. Check out the YouTube channel to learn more. The link is in the bio.

04/09/2026

E bikes are not toys. They can travel to almost 30 mph. Yet we are seeing more and more kids riding them out on Florida’s roads. And unfortunately, hospitals are seeing more and more of these children in their emergency rooms with traumatic injuries.

Parents: treat e-bikes like motor vehicles, not toys.

Full breakdown on YouTube (link in bio).

04/04/2026

Drivers must give 3 feet when passing a bicyclist in Florida, even if that cyclist is in the bike lane. And if you can’t, slow down and wait to pass until you can. It’s the law (§316.083).

04/03/2026

So what is “Dooring”?

Dooring happens when a car door opens directly into a cyclist’s path—and it’s a common Florida crash.

The law is clear: you cannot open a vehicle door into traffic unless it’s safe to do so.

If a driver or passenger opens a door without checking and causes a crash, that’s typically negligence—and liability usually falls on the person who opened the door.

Cyclists have no time or space to react. This is preventable.

For a full breakdown of bike crash liability in Florida, go to my YouTube channel and watch the full video.

03/20/2026

Right Hook Crash in Florida? New 2021 Law Protects Cyclists — Watch the Full Video on our Youtube Channel | Palaidis Law

03/19/2026

Florida Bike Lane Crash—Who’s at Fault? Full Video on YouTube | Palaidis Law

03/16/2026

Florida Bicycle Helmet Law — Quick Summary

Short on time? Here’s the quick breakdown of Florida’s bicycle helmet law.

Florida personal injury attorney George Palaidis of Palaidis Law summarizes the key rules for bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, including who is legally required to wear a helmet and how the law can affect a bicycle crash injury claim in Florida.

For the full explanation of Florida helmet laws and crash liability, watch the complete video on YouTube.

Follow for more Florida crash law and bicycle safety insights.

03/06/2026

Quick Safety Tips for Florida Bicyclists - More on our YouTube channel | Palaidis Law

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