Patch reported recently that a man was killed last Monday afternoon on Siesta Key, a barrier island off the coast near Sarasota, in a tragic accident in which he was hit by a trolley while riding his bicycle on the island. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Monday,…
Florida is a dangerous place to be a bicyclist. We top the nation in the number of bicycle accidents each year. The news is full of stories about bicyclists getting struck. On this page, we document some of those stories from Florida news sources as part of our blog. All sources for these stories are cited in the articles.
If you are a cyclist, we encourage you to read these stories along with our other pages on bicycle accidents so you can take steps to prevent an accident. Here are some additional tips:
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- The first and most basic rule is to always wear a helmet. Helmets save lives!
- Know the rules of the road and follow them. If you follow the rules and get hit, your chances of getting compensation will go up. Break them and you may be stuck with the bill.
- Learn how to ride with one hand so you can use hand signals to warn other drivers.
- If you must ride at night, use a system with lights so you’re more visible. Reflectors only work so well.
One type of accident that plagues bicyclists is hit-and-run. Cowardly drivers know that if they hit a bicyclist they’ll likely be injured so they flee the scene. Do your best to identify the car and ask any witnesses what they saw if this happens to you. The police need that information to find the driver and bring them to justice.
If you have any questions about bicycle accidents in the state of Florida, or if you’ve been hit by a car riding one, do not hesitate to call Chalik Law. Our experienced legal team is ready to help you out.
Delray Beach Accident Kills Bicyclist
The CW Channel 34 News and WPBF Channel 25 ABC News reported recently that a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Delray Beach on the evening of Thursday, January 28. According to officials with the Delray Beach Police Department, the incident took place on Thursday, January 28, 2021 between 6:25 p.m. and 6:35…
New Port Richey Cyclist Killed In Accident
Patch reported recently that a woman from New Port Richey was killed Tuesday morning while bicycling in Hudson after being struck by a motor vehicle. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place between 7:20 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, December 22 along Florida State Route…
A Bicyclist Killed In An Accident Is Identified. The Investigation Is Still Ongoing
Florida weather makes bicycling a popular activity in Florida for both residents and tourists alike. Furthermore, current stay-at-home orders have made bicycling a common pastime. While major cities such as Miami and Orlando may have designated bike lanes, smaller cities and rural areas do not. Unfortunately, the popularity of cycling combined with the number of…
Video Captures Moment of Hit-and-Run in St. Petersburg
The number of both pedestrians and bicyclists killed in roadway accidents is increasing. In 2003, pedestrians and bicyclists represented 12.6% of the total number of fatalities. In 2017, they accounted for 18.2% of fatalities. An even grimmer statistic is that while overall traffic fatalities decreased by 0.8% between 2008 and 2017, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities…
A Brief Overview of Bicycle Laws in Florida
The state of Florida considers bicycles as vehicles and the cyclists as drivers. As such, cyclists must abide by the same traffic laws to which drivers are subject. It’s important to know your state’s bicycle laws not only to avoid citation, but also to prevent accidents. General Overview of Important Bicycle Laws in Fort Lauderdale…
Bicycle Accident Deaths: a Frequency in Florida
A new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) delivers some upsetting news: the state of Florida ranks as one of the top states in the nation for number of cyclist fatalities. The report analyzed data in states across the nation regarding bicycle accidents, as well as offered some bicycle safety suggestions to…