Category Archives: Bike Accidents
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Bicycle accidents can end in serious injury—usually for the cyclist. Serious bike accidents, whether they involve another vehicle or bicycle, happen most often in urban areas, especially during the warmer months. While bikes are an environmentally friendly way to get around and stay fit, riders still have the same responsibilities as vehicles. According to the… Read More »
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In car-versus-bicycle accidents, many people assume the vehicle driver is at fault. After all, autos are bigger and heavier than bikes, and can cause significantly more damage. This is a misconception: there are situations in which bicyclists can be held liable for causing an accident. A cyclist’s responsibilities Like auto drivers, bicyclists are required to… Read More »
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A bicyclist sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident on N. Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota on the evening of Tuesday, March 15. According to representatives from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. that evening. At that time, a light-colored vehicle heading north on Lockwood Ridge Road near Monica… Read More »