“Alert today, alive tomorrow.” That was the theme for the downtown Fort Lauderdale bike safety event. City officials closed NE 3rd Avenue to hold the event and to help to raise awareness about the risks faced by bicyclists in our area, especially our young ones. According to the Examiner, the event was a part of…
Continue reading ›As our Fort Lauderale injury attorneys have recently reported, the overall number of traffic accidents may be down in the state of Florida but there are a few important categories that actually saw some serious increases over the last year. These categories include pedestrian, bicyclist and motorcycle accidents, injuries and fatalities. We are now going…
Continue reading ›A woman who was riding her mountain bike through Quiet Waters Park is now getting close to $18,000 from the Broward County Commission, according to the Sun Sentinel. What happened was she flew over the handlebars of her bike and nearly landed head-first on the trail below, seriously injuring her spine. The woman now has…
Continue reading ›For a state that has an abundant population of bicyclists and pedestrians, you’d think our roadways would be a little better equipped for the traffic. Unfortunately, the utter lack of accomodations is a daily problem that many of these vulnerable travelers face. The Broward-Palm Beach New Times wanted to illustrate just how difficult it is…
Continue reading ›The state of Florida is known for having the deadliest roads in the country. A number of bicyclists who have experienced the dangers of these roadways firsthand have decided to launch a campaign to raise awareness about the vulnerable travelers, bicyclists and pedestrians, in the state. The campaign is also working to get government officials…
Continue reading ›Each and every day, bicyclists and pedestrians are hit by irresponsible drivers. Unfortunately, many of these accidents forever change the life of the rider. There are those cases though, in which a victim is lucky enough to survive. Take the case of Christopher McConnell for example. According to the Sun Sentinel, he was hit by…
Continue reading ›There’s going to be a new bicycle-sharing program here in Miami. According to the Miami Herald, the city’s commissioners voted 3-0 to give preliminary approval to a new ordinance that would allow for advertising on the side of these bicycle rental stations. Under the current city code, ads are prohibited from being displayed on most…
Continue reading ›For the first time in 100 years, the cities in the United States are growing at a faster rate than the surrounding suburbs. According to MSNBC, the growth can be credited to the young adults who are looking for work in a struggling job market. Nowadays, they’re shifting away from purchasing homes and staying in…
Continue reading ›State Road A1A is a tough road to travel down with everyone driving around thinking it’s their own. It’s a scenic route through both Broward and Palm Beach counties. Llined with swanky restaurants, public beaches, tall condominium towers and sprawling mansions, it’s a hot spot for pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists and tourists. Unfortunately, this beautiful area…
Continue reading ›A 9-year-old boy was sent to the hospital with serious injuries to his head after a recent Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident. According to local police, the accident happened just before 4:00 p.m. as the young bicyclist was crossing over Northwest 6th Street. A motorist in an early-80s corvette hit the child as he crossed the…
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