Author Archives: Bernard Walsh
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Florida is one of the most dangerous states for bicycle accidents, with its fatality rate ranked highest in the nation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2015. Cities across the country have taken steps in recent years to improve bike rider safety. The following are some of the most notable: Bike-friendly… Read More »
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With its warm weather, beautiful scenery and historic highways, Florida is a great place to ride a motorcycle. However, it’s also a dangerous state for motorcycle accidents, with one of the highest crash rates in the nation. While all drivers must be aware of motorcyclists and prevent accidents from occurring, riders can also improve their… Read More »
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has launched a new program this year that officials hope will allow the agency to solve more hit-and-run accident cases statewide. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FDHSMV), there were more than 99,000 hit-and-run crashes in 2016, but only about 15,800 resulted in criminal charges…. Read More »