Category Archives: Bike Accidents
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Great weather, beautiful natural scenery and flat landscapes should make Florida a paradise for bicycle riders. Unfortunately, this is not the case, as Florida consistently leads the nation in per capita bicycle accident deaths and injuries. A recent report on fatal bike crashes confirms how dangerous it can be for cyclists. Florida transportation officials stated… Read More »
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Most drivers are good-hearted people who take precautions not to harm anyone or anything with their car. However, good intentions sometimes lead to tragedy, such as when a person is struck because the operator of a vehicle suddenly swerved to avoid hitting an animal. This sad scenario played out in Florida when a 15-year-old riding… Read More »
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Understanding who has the right of way among pedestrians, cyclists and drivers can help prevent accidents. Pedestrians In most cases, pedestrians have the right of way. When at crosswalks, intersections or other designated crossing areas, drivers and cyclists must yield to pedestrians. When pedestrians are already in a crosswalk, drivers and cyclists must stop and allow… Read More »