Bicycle accidents are occurring at an increasingly high rate across the country, with as many as 130,000 cyclists injured in crashes every year in the U.S. Bicycle accident-related fatalities are also on the rise. In 2020, 932 cyclists were killed as a result of a car accident, which represents a… Continue reading Fatal Bicycle Accidents
Continue ReadingWhat to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Miami
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Miami’s gorgeous year-round climate makes it a great place for people to use a bike to get where they need to go. Riding a bicycle is not only good exercise, but it is also… Continue reading What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Miami
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of “Hugging” the Curb for Florida Bicyclists
Many of us ride our bicycles in Florida not just to take advantage of the state’s balmy weather, but to get exercise, or to get to and from work. Unfortunately, anyone who has spent a decent amount of time on Florida’s roads as a cyclist is probably aware of the… Continue reading The Dangers of “Hugging” the Curb for Florida Bicyclists
Continue ReadingCommon Bicycle Road Hazards
How road surfaces are maintained has much more of an impact on cyclists than it does on motorists, who may be annoyed by a pothole, but who will not usually be thrown from their vehicles into the street. This susceptibility has a number of different causes, including the relative instability… Continue reading Common Bicycle Road Hazards
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Dooring Accidents
While Florida law allows cyclists to use sidewalks, many bicyclists opt instead to use bike lanes, where they can travel more quickly without the risk of endangering pedestrians. Unfortunately, this means that cyclists are often more likely to be involved in a collision with a motorist. Dooring accidents, which occur… Continue reading The Dangers of Dooring Accidents
Continue ReadingDefective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
Bicycle helmets are an essential safety feature. Without a helmet, riders are vulnerable to serious head and brain injuries, all of which are reduced with a proper helmet. Helmets do not guarantee that a cyclist will walk away from a wreck injury-free, but they significantly increase the odds. However, there… Continue reading Defective Bicycle Helmets on the Market
Continue ReadingSon of Miami Rabbi Dies in Bicycle Accident
The Miami Herald has the sad story of a teenager killed in a bicycle accident. The young man was a promising soccer player at the Scheck Hillel Community School and the son of the rabbi at Beit Rambam Congregation in Sunny Isles Beach. The 17-year-old was riding his bicycle along… Continue reading Son of Miami Rabbi Dies in Bicycle Accident
Continue ReadingOvergrown Hedges to Blame for Miami Springs Accident
The Miami Herald has reported that a councilwoman in Miami Springs was struck by a vehicle while on her bicycle. Maria Mitchell was riding on the sidewalk when a vehicle backing out of a driveway clipped her. She did not suffer any injury. The culprit? Overgrown hedges that blocked the… Continue reading Overgrown Hedges to Blame for Miami Springs Accident
Continue ReadingRights of bicyclists in Florida
Bicycle riders in Florida have the right to seek compensation from their auto insurance polity if they are injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle. If the other driver was wholly or partially at fault, they may also have the right to sue the other driver. Determining fault a… Continue reading Rights of bicyclists in Florida
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