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Is You New Year’s Resolution Causing You to Take Up Cycling in Florida? What You Should Know About Florida Bicycle Accidents

Many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, such as getting in shape and saving more money. With these two goals, it’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to riding bicycles.
Bicycle use in Florida and around this nation is growing daily. Reasons for this growing trend include people being fed up with gasoline prices and trying to save more money, trying to get in shape and get more exercise, and being environmentally conscious. Whatever the reason is that someone decides to ride a bicycle, one thing is for certain – it is considered a legal vehicle on the roads in Florida.
So what should you know when taking to the streets on a bicycle this year?
When you ride a bicycle in traffic, you have to obey all the rules of the road just as cars do. Unfortunately, not all drivers are going to see your bicycle or yield to you as they should. This is because drivers sometimes have difficulty seeing bicycles or simply don’t look out for them.
In order to help minimize your chances of being involved and injured in a Tampa bicycle accident, you should wear bright colored clothing during the day and wear reflectorized clothing at night, making sure your bicycle has the proper lighting to help make you visible on the road.
Additionally, it is critical to your safety that you signal your intentions when sharing the road with other vehicles. This means that you need to learn the proper hand signals, such as the upturned left arm or extended right arm for turns.
Also, it is a good idea to ride defensively at all times. Try not to ride in a driver’s blind spot, and do not wear headphones so that you can hear what is going on in traffic around you. Use a bicycle lane when available; or, if none is present, then you should ride to the farthest right of the road possible.
You may have done everything right and followed all the road rules but still were injured in a South Florida bicycle accident due to no fault of your own. Don’t try to deal with the insurance company on your own. Make sure your rights are being protected and you get the most compensation possible by calling a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale accident attorney at Chalik & Chalik. You can reach us at (888) 539-5297 to receive a free discussion of your case. You can also request a free copy of our book Dealing with the Aftermath: 7 Mistakes to Avoid Following a Florida Accident.



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