Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
Who is Liable When a Biker and Pedestrian Collide?
You may hear a lot of about bicycle/car accidents or pedestrian/car accidents, but it is not every day that you hear about pedestrian/bicycle accidents. This is because, in a nutshell, these types of accidents do not happen often – but that does not mean that they are non-existent. Bicyclists and pedestrians cross paths all… Read More »
Pursuing a Claim for Bicycle Accident Injuries in Florida
Residents of Florida are lucky in that they get to bike year-round. While a majority of the nation is forced to put their bicycles in storage come October, our year-round sunshine and mild temperatures enable us to admire the ocean views, green lawns, bayous, and other sites at a relaxed pace and without a… Read More »
What Damages Can I Recover in a Bicycle Accident Case?
Despite the fact that Florida has some of the best bicycling safety initiatives in the country, it continues to lead the country in the number of annual bicycling fatalities. To be sure, 2015, the most recent year for statistics, saw 818 bicycling fatalities nationwide, a 12 percent increase from the previous year; 150 of… Read More »
Know Your Rights in a Tampa Bicycle Accident Case
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s bike fatality rate is the highest in the nation and, at 0.57 per 100,000 individuals, is more than double that of the nation’s overall biker fatality rate. Even more alarming is the fact that while the rest of the nation (save for Wyoming) has managed to decrease… Read More »
