Nicole Vanderweit, was driving eastbound on SR 84 when she struck a group of 14 cyclists. The riders were part of the Cycling Family Broward club. Rider Denise Marsh, 53, of Weston, a married mother of two, was vice president of the Cycling Family Broward. Sadly, Denise died about an hour after the 8:38 a.m. crash […]
As we wrote earlier today, the driver that struck and killed 1 cyclist, was distracted. To that end, the driver said;” that she was distracted by something in her vehicle. ” In addition, the driver, 33-year-old Nicole Vanderweit claimed that sun shining directly down the road at a very low spot at that time of the morning […]
One cyclist was killed, and six others were injured this morning when a car plowed into a pack of 14 cyclists, along State Road 84. We don’t know any of the details about how the accident happened, but truthfully, the details don’t matter. What we do know is that a group of cyclists went out […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
