Category: Bike Accidents
Fort Myers Bike Safety Plan – Fort Myers Personal Injury Lawyers
October 19, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsSince the onset of COVID-19, bicycle sales have soared across Florida, but some riders are afraid of sharing the roads with other vehicles.
Vehicle Door Openings Cause Injuries to Bicyclists
July 3, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsAround 33,000 people die in car crashes in the U.S. each year, and about 1 in 41 is a bicyclist.
COVID-19 Restrictions Add More Bicyclist and Pedestrian Traffic
May 13, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more bicyclists and pedestrians are outdoors enjoying Florida’s environment and sharing the roads with motor vehicles.
Florida Bicycle Month – Safety Tips for Motorists
March 18, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsGovernor DeSantis signed a proclamation signifying March as Florida Bicycle Month. Naples, Fort Myers, and Punta Gorda are all having events during this special month.
Florida News Alert – Cape Coral Bicyclist Taken to the Hospital
February 27, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsCape Coral, FL (February 27, 2020) Cape Coral Police report a bicyclist was taken to the hospital after a Cape Coral Crash.
Collier County Launches Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Campaign
January 22, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to over 2,000 crashes in Collier County as of October 22, 2019. Those crashes involved 56 pedestrians and 62 bicyclists.
Florida News Alert – Bicyclist Fatally Injured in Collier County Crash
January 20, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsCollier County, FL (January 19.2020) Cathleen P. Ragone, 62, of Naples, tragically died from injuries she suffered when she was hit by a car while on her bicycle Sunday morning, just after 11:00 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Common Bicycle Accidents in Florida
January 20, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsFlorida is one of the worst states for bicycle accidents. The Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) supports statutory provisions in Florida to ensure the safety and rights of bicyclists.
Florida News Alert – Bicyclist Tragically Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash
January 14, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsFort Myers, FL (January 13, 2020) Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are investigating a hit-and-run bicycle crash that happened at 4:30 a.m.
Florida News Alert – Bicyclist Tragically Died in Punta Gorda Accident
January 10, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsPunta Gorda, FL (January 10, 2020) Florida Highway Patrol confirms a bicyclist tragically died in a hit-and-run crash at Riverside Drive and Dutch Avenue in Punta Gorda today.