Traducir al Español Motorcycle and bicycle injuries can cause severe damage to riders, and that damage can easily be multiplied if a helmet isn’t part of the equation. Florida’s motorcycle helmet laws have changed many times over the years, but according to current Florida law the state doesn’t have a mandatory helmet law — at least for those over the age of 21. Similar … [Read more...]
Negligence, Liability and Florida Good Samaritan Laws
Put yourself in this situation: You’re walking down the sidewalk when you suddenly witness a terrible car accident just ahead. You rush to the scene to find a driver who requires CPR. You understand the basics of CPR, so you jump in until emergency services can arrive to the scene. In all the commotion, you probably aren’t thinking about your liability in this accident. … [Read more...]
Tips for Staying Safe on Your Bike
Across the state of Florida in 2012, over 4,000 people were injured or killed because of a bicycle accident. In fact, Florida's death rates for cyclists are the highest in the nation. In reality, many motorists are unaware of nearby cyclists or fail to yield to them, making bicycle accidents and injuries all too common incidents. You can never compensate for the errors of … [Read more...]
Number of Bicycle Accidents in Florida Has Yet to Improve
Florida has been working to make roads safer for bicyclists since the late 1990s. Florida’s Share the Road campaign began in 1997, its main focus being bicycle safety and education. In the spring of 2000, special license plates were created and available for Florida vehicles in an effort to make drivers more aware of bicyclists. The proceeds from the plates went to two … [Read more...]
