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With sunshine virtually year-round and few elevation changes, Florida would seem to be a bicyclist's paradise. However, Florida also has many thoroughfares with in excess of 50 mph posted speed limits in addition to a lot of traffic lights and many roads with multiple lanes of traffic. This combination may not be conducive to safe bicycling. In fact, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association recent report, Florida has consistently ranked as the most lethal state for cyclists in the...

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While a bicycle can offer many health, financial, and environmental benefits, it can also bring the dangers associated with any vehicle. Accidents between bicycles and other vehicles involve complex legal issues.  

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The appellate court recently reversed the trial court’s verdict in the case of Trek Bicycle Corp. v. Miguelez.  The case, which was not your typical bike injury case, involved an injury claim against the bike manufacturer, not an automobile driver. Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey and his team know that in cases involving defective products, both manufacturers and distributors can be held legally responsible for any injuries and/or deaths caused by such defects.

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For many years, there has been great concern for bicyclists who share a portion of the road with drivers in passenger vehicles, vans and big rigs. Lawmakers in Florida and all across the U.S. have been working to create laws that would be more protective of bikers. In fact, in Florida, a law was passed in 2006 that required those operating motor vehicles to keep a distance of at least three feet away from bikers when passing.

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Florida with its beautiful weather and scenery would seem the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful and safe bike ride. However, that is not the case. Over the years Florida has been ranked by the U. S. Department of Transportation as one of the most lethal states in the nation for bicyclists. In 2011 (most recent data) Florida had 6.56 bicyclist fatalities per million people. Bicyclists are vulnerable on Florida's roads. Drivers of motor vehicles are less vulnerable being surrounded by metal. It is...

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Nothing says Christmas like a shiny new bicycle under the tree. Bicycles rank high on children's "wish lists" as having bicycles represent adventure, independence and perhaps the mastery of  new skills. How do you choose the right bicycle for your child? The criteria may make the choice daunting. 

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Sadly, motor vehicle accidents are a part of daily life, not only in the state of Florida, but all throughout the rest of the country. Fort Myers personal injury attorneys like Randall Spivey know that, although bike riders have just as many rights to travel on the roadways as motor vehicles, some vehicle operators still fail to take the proper precautions necessary to help ensure that accidents are avoided. A recent news story serves as a reminder of the issue, and it also highlights another...

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Traveling Florida roadways by vehicle is often a tricky task all on its own. However, if you are a bicyclist, riding on the roads can be quite dangerous. Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey knows that bike riders have a right to be on the road just like motor vehicles; however, not all automobile drivers know how to properly share the roadways with bicyclists by giving them enough room and taking special precautions when traveling. That said, Florida lawmakers are constantly on a...

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Florida is one of several states that has a law that specifically requires drivers to leave bicyclists with at least three feet of space when passing by them on the roadway. The law went into effect back in 2006 in an effort to ensure that motorists properly and safely share the road with cyclists. However, an investigation done by a news organization found that motorists rarely obeyed the law and law enforcement officers rarely ticketed motorists who broke that particular law.

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Bicycling is a fun way for families to get exercise and spend time together. Like any physical activity it carries some risk.  Bicycles on the roadway are, by law, vehicles with the same rights, and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. 

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