Category Archives: Bike Accidents
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When we hear about bicycle vs. vehicle accidents, most people assume that the vehicle driver was at fault. Cars are faster, heavier and can cause far more damage—but that doesn’t mean that drivers are always to blame. When are bicyclists liable for causing accidents? Bicycles are also bound by the rules of the road We… Read More »
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An 88-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed in a Sarasota County intersection in late January. At 2:45pm, the cyclist crossed U.S. 41 to Old Venice Road when a 95-year-old woman driving along U.S. 41 hit the cyclist on his right. The bicyclist was thrown from his bike into the roadway and later died, despite wearing… Read More »
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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 »