Clearwater Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer Library Articles
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Have a Cycling Crash Reviewed By an Experienced Lawyer Lawyers do not just look at who committed a traffic violation; they look carefully for evidence of who contributed to causing the crash. -
Unfair Cycling Violation? Defend Yourself! Bicyclists have the same rights as motor vehicles on the road, and you will be in good shape as long as you know and follow Florida’s bike laws. -
Cycling Hand Signals Make Riding Safer Florida law requires cyclists to signal their intention to turn left or right. It also requires riders to signal before stopping or suddenly decreasing speed. -
Elements of a Negligence Case: Florida Bicycle Accidents If you have been injured in a bike accident, your eligibility for compensation will depend on whether you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. -
Florida Bicycle Injury Accidents There are some common mistakes Florida drivers make that lead to bicycle accidents. It’s the bike rider who pays the price for this carelessness. -
Is it Lawful to Ride a Bicycle on the Sidewalk in Florida? It is lawful to ride a a bicycle on a sidewalk in most places. But, local communities have the right to prohibit cyclists on the sidewalk in certain areas. -
What Insurance Will Cover My Bike if it’s Damaged or Stolen? Whether your bicycle was destroyed by a car, damaged from the poor maintenance of the road or stolen it could be covered by your homeowners insurance policy. -
Driver Passes a Cyclist, Who Has the Greater Responsibility? Sadly the issue of whether the driver or the cyclist has the greater responsibility isn’t looked at closely until there's a collision and the cyclist is injured -
Do Cyclists Have to Ride in the Bicycle Lane in Florida? Florida law states that a cyclist on a roadway who is not traveling as fast as the normal speed of traffic needs to ride in the lane marked for bicycle use. -
Impeding Traffic and Riding Two Abreast Law Explained Drivers and cyclists both need to be aware of the rules of the road to ensure positive interaction. Bicycles are vehicles and need to be treated as such.