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What You Can do If You are Injured in a Bicycle Accident in Florida

Every year, millions of people take advantage of Florida’s incredible weather and amazing vistas by riding bicycles. Some do it for exercise. Others for pleasure. And still others ride their bikes because they want to reduce their carbon footprint.

One thing that no bicyclist ever wants to do, though, is get into an accident with a car. Unfortunately, as any local bicycle accident lawyer will tell you, Florida sees its fair share of serious bicycle accidents. Currently, California leads the nation with 338 cyclists killed in collisions between 2010 and 2012, but our state is a close second.

Because of this, cyclists need to know how to ride as safely as possible and what they need to be doing to protect themselves. That’s why we’ve created this list of safety tips that all cyclists should follow every single time they get on – or even near – the road.

Ride with traffic. If you’re going to be biking in the street, riding against the flow of traffic is extremely dangerous. You drastically increase your chances of getting into a devastating head-on collision with a car, and because you’re both accelerating toward each other, the force of the impact will be much greater. But riding against traffic isn’t only dangerous, it’s illegal. Under Florida law, bicycles are treated like vehicles when you ride them in the street. If you’re going against the flow of traffic, you’re breaking the law.

Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Our dedicated team compiles accident news reports using a variety of trusted external sources, such as local news outlets, official police reports, social media updates, and eyewitness statements regarding incidents in Florida. While we strive for accuracy, the facts in this post have not been independently verified by our writers. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Neufeld & Kleinfeld, PA, immediately, and we will promptly address any corrections. Posts can also be removed upon request.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as a business solicitation. The information provided should not be interpreted as medical or legal advice. Additionally, the photo accompanying this post does not depict the accident scene described in this post.

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