Clearwater Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer Blog
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Cycling Accidents Reduced as Cyclists on the Road Increase Research is proving there actually is truth to the old adage “safety in numbers.” Does this research hold true for cycling and pedestrian fatalities? -
Florida Drivers Sharing the Road with Cyclists Some drivers may wonder why it’s even necessary to share the road. Many believe the road belongs to them and someone on a bicycle needs to stay out of the way. -
Inattentional Blindness & How it Affects Drivers on the Road Inattentional blindness,” which is a physiological phenomena we all experience causing us not to “see” or become “aware of” something in plain view. -
Florida Cycling Accidents that Occur in Broad Daylight The first thing a driver says after a collision with a cyclist is “I never saw her.” How can that be when the cyclist was lawfully riding in broad daylight? -
No Text, Email Or Missed Call Is Worth a Fatal Accident I came across an article about someone who killed a cyclist which was heart wrenching to read. We need to do whatever is necessary to avoid hitting anyone. -
Are Florida Cyclists in as Much Danger as Reported? A recent report concluded that recreational cyclists in Florida who generally obey traffic laws had about half of the fatalities as those occupying a vehicle. -
Cyclists Should Wear Ankle Rear Facing Flashing Red Lights When cyclists wear rear facing flashing red light on their ankles it can significantly increase their odds of being seen much earlier by inattentive motorists. -
An Eyewitness Testimony Can Hurt a Cycling Crash Case A well-meaning, but mistaken, “eyewitness” of a cycling crash can cause unexpected issues even in an otherwise clear liability crash. -
Participation In Bicycle Clubs Can Help Prevent Tragedy How do we respond to the recent cycling tragedies in Florida? Can joining a bicycle club make the roads safer for all of us? Learn more here. -
Alarming Research On Drivers Distracted Overtaking Cyclists An Ann Arbor study showed that 8% of drivers were distracted by texting or using their cell phone within five seconds of overtaking a cyclist in their lane.