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“The Most Dangerous Place to Bicycle in America.” That’s what The Wall Street Journal calls Pinellas County, Florida — part of the Tampa Bay area — in a new article published just last week, and it has people talking. Unfortunately, talking won’t save lives. The article is a stinging indictment of the state of bike safety in Florida (or the…
If you are a cyclist in Florida, you might want to take a minute and review your safe cycling practices. Nationally, Florida ranks first in bicycle fatalities at 5.7 per million. On average, the state sees 110 cyclist deaths annually. The national average is only 2.3 deaths per million. Even though Florida is lower than California (by 9) in a…
You may recall our previous blog post on Miami’s most dangerous intersections for cyclists. Although Miami-Dade county experienced over 900 crashes in 2016 alone, it was not the only area in Florida that had cyclist safety issues. Cyclists and pedestrians are the least protected people on the road. Not only are they unprotected because they do not have the shell…
Individuals injured in a bike accident often face some of the most painful of injuries. If you’re hit by a vehicle, your first step is to seek out medical attention. From there, it is important that you speak to an attorney that’s experienced in handling bike accident injury cases. But, which insurance company should you call? And, where are you…
Florida is the deadliest state in the nation for bicyclists, and Miami is the fourth-worst city in this dangerous state. Cyclist say riding to work or school, can be akin to taking your life in your hands. Cyclists must be seen by motorists. Even then, riding a bike remains a dangerous way to travel. Several recent lawsuits and settlements related…
With the lack of public transportation in South Florida, an increasing number of people rely on bicycles as a means of transportation. To that end, South Florida has promoted bike sharing programs through the tri-county area. However, as we have written on multiple occasions, the tri-county area lacks bike lanes, sidewalks, wide roads, and driver awareness. Saturday night a waitress…
Cycling is one of the best modes of transportation. This is especially true for those living in a city with limited parking and costly gas, tolls and insurance. Cycling also has great health benefits, such as decreased stress levels and reducing weight. You can get a great workout in if you bike to and from work or school. In general,…
How can driving to work be this dangerous? Naphtali Hertz Wacks, 57, a Miami Beach defense lawyer was driving his Honda Civic to work Tuesday morning when he was struck and critically injured by a hit and run motorist. “The force of the crash was so significant” that the Civic was “propelled 368 feet” into the wall, according to a warrant by Miami…
If you’re ever hit by a car while cycling, you should count yourself fortunate if you walk away uninjured. But what if your bike sustains damage in a crash? For many Miami-area commuters, bikes provide an essential, cheap, environmentally friendly source of transportation, exercise and enjoyment. Modern bikes can be pricey, with some carbon-fiber models rivaling used cars in cost.…
We are sorry to report that yet another cyclists was injured while riding his bicycle in Key Biscayne. The only saving grace is that the injuries while serious, were not fatal. As reported by Channel 10 news, Anthony Napoliello, was riding his bicycle in Key Biscayne when a driver made a left turn and struck him. Napoliello fractured his hip and suffered…