Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant streets and scenic routes attract both residents and visitors. However, certain high-risk intersections in Fort Lauderdale pose significant risks to pedestrians and cyclists due to high traffic volumes and complex layouts. Understanding these intersections and practicing safety measures can significantly reduce your risk of injury. Notable High-Risk Intersections in Fort Lauderdale Identifying […]
Read MoreFort Lauderdale is a vibrant city known for its scenic waterfronts, bustling streets, and year-round sunny weather, making it a popular destination for bicyclists. However, with its growing population and high volume of traffic, it’s also a hotspot for bicycle accidents. If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in Fort Lauderdale, understanding your legal […]
Read MoreBecause it’s healthier and more environmentally friendly, cycling has grown in popularity as a form of recreation and transportation. However, the likelihood of bicycle and automobile incidents has increased as more cyclists use the roads with motor vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), being struck by a car is the most […]
Read MoreSouth Florida officials increasingly promote bicycling both as a healthy tourist activity and an eco-friendly method of transportation for locals. That sounds great until you consider that Florida is often rated as one of the most dangerous states for cycling. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported more than 6,400 bicycle accidents […]
Read MoreYou were riding your bike, and you got injured through no fault of your own. Everything was fine, and then suddenly an issue with the road or trail caused you to go down. In this situation, do you have a claim for financial compensation? If so, how do you recover the financial compensation you deserve? […]
Read MoreIf you live someplace like South Florida, you expect to spend time cycling in the heat. But heat is an issue for bicyclists all throughout the U.S. during much of the summer, so it is wise for all bicyclists to be prepared. Even mild heat exhaustion or dehydration can affect your judgment and lead to […]
Read MoreOne of the little-known side effects of the Pandemic has been an increase in car accident fatalities in 2020 and 2021. Most people would think that the number of serious car accidents would have decreased since many people were working from home during the pandemic. That is partially true – 2020 saw fewer overall car […]
Read MoreBike riders choose to commute to work on their bicycles for various reasons. For starters, pedaling to work saves money, increases fitness, and significantly decreases stress levels. These benefits continue even when the weather turns foul. Still, many bike commuters decide that the risks of a bike accident or the anticipation of an unpleasant experience […]
Read MoreOur Attorneys Offer Tips for Bike Safety in Broward County Walking and riding a bicycle anywhere in Broward County continues to be one of the most dangerous means of transportation in Florida. Although there are many more car accidents in Broward County than bike accidents or pedestrian accidents, the percentage of fatalities in bike and […]
Read MoreOur Bicycle Accident Lawyer Discusses Some Key Provisions Many times, children learning to ride a bicycle in Ft. Lauderdale are told they need to follow the “rules of the road.” What is not always made clear, however, is that sometimes the rules of the road are different for bicyclists as well as for other vehicles […]
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