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- [Blog](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/blog/) - 844-510-0530 About Testimonials Blog About Testimonials Blog GET HELP NOW Before Riding Your Bike, Do a Safety Check July 19, 2022 No Comments Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve ridden, and your bike’s been sitting in the garage or in storage. If so, it’s a good idea Read More » Steps to Take After
- [Before Riding Your Bike, Do a Safety Check](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/before-riding-your-bike-do-a-safety-check/) - Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve ridden, and your bike’s been sitting in the garage or in storage. If so, it’s a good idea to inspect it adequately before taking off for some fun and exercise. What you want to avoid is a problem that pops up on the road that could’ve been avoided
- [Steps to Take After a Bicycle Crash](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/steps-to-take-after-a-bicycle-crash/) - Being involved in a bike crash can be traumatic physically, emotionally, and financially. But if it happens to you, here are some important recommendations to follow in the immediate aftermath. What to Do at the Scene of a Bicycle Accident If you’re seriously injured, it may not be possible for you to do much of
- [What to Do If Your Bike Is Damaged or Destroyed After an Accident](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/what-to-do-if-your-bike-is-damaged-or-destroyed-after-an-accident/) - A lawyer who does not specialize in bicycle injury cases may have no clue regarding the special issues carbon frames present after they have been involved in a collision. A lawyer who mostly deals with car crash victims wouldn’t necessarily understand about the safety concerns with a carbon frame hitting the pavement at 15 or
- [Three Types of Bicycle Insurance to Protect You and Your Bike](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/three-types-of-bicycle-insurance-to-protect-you-and-your-bike/) - Riding a bicycle, like driving a car, truck, or SUV, carries a degree of risk. Accidents happen and crashes can cause damage to you, your bicycle, or another person and/or vehicle. To cover such a contingency it’s important to have insurance in place. There are three basic types that will work: 1) insurance that protects
- [How To Avoid A Bike Collision: The Simple Strategies That Will Save Your Life](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/how-to-avoid-a-bike-collision-the-simple-strategies-that-will-save-your-life/) - There are some important things that you, as a cyclist, can do that will definitely decrease the chance of having a bike collision. A number of factors go into keeping you safe when you’re out riding, and I’d like to outline six of them here. 1. Visibility Something we can all do before starting a
- [Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer If You Have Had a Bicycle Accident?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/should-you-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer-if-you-have-had-a-bicycle-accident/) - Many advertising lawyers claim to take bicycle injury cases. Some legal practices with large advertising budgets simply throw a wide marketing net out on the web to capture clients. It’s usually only a few who have extensive experience with bicycle accident cases at all. The majority of their clients are mostly car crash cases. If
- [Safety Tips for Your Bike Commute and What to Do in Case of an Accident](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/safety-tips-for-your-bike-commute-and-what-to-do-in-case-of-an-accident/) - If you’ve been thinking about commuting to work by bike, let me give you some thoughts based on my decades-long experience as a cyclist—in both urban and rural settings—and on what we’ve seen and heard from our clients here at Jim Dodson Law. Commuting by bike is becoming more and more feasible these days, and
- [Available Now: New Airbag Technology for Bike Backpacks](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/available-now-new-airbag-technology-for-bike-backpacks/) - Hitting the ground in a serious bike crash is a horrible experience. Not only does it expose you to a head injury, but it can result in bodily injuries including a fractured wrist, a broken collarbone, a separated shoulder, or other conditions requiring hospitalization and/or surgery. Representing the next level of safety innovation for cyclists
- [Can You Help Me if I Live Hours from Your Office?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/can-you-help-me-if-i-live-hours-from-your-office/) - If you have been injured in a cycling crash and live hours away from our office, you’re not alone. You may be surprised to know the majority of our clients all live more than an hour or two from our Clearwater office. In fact, it is so routine for us to be working with out
- [Using a Claim Calculator in a Bicycle Accident Settlement](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/using-a-claim-calculator-in-a-bicycle-accident-settlement/) - If you’ve ever done an Internet search on the legal aspects surrounding settling a bicycle crash case, you may have come across one of many settlement claim calculators. It seems to indicate an easy formula into which you can plug certain pieces of information and get the value of your injury claim. A basic formula
- [Bicycle Accidents on the Rise in Dangerous Pinellas County](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/bicycle-accidents-on-the-rise-in-dangerous-pinellas-county/) - The Tampa Bay Times recently reported on the alarming and increasing number of bicycle accidents in Pinellas County. Fatalities resulting from those accidents rose from 14 in 2020 to 21 in 2021. Combined deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists in Pinellas County nearly doubled during 2021 with 85 fatalities compared to 49 in 2020, according to
- [Bicycle Insurance: Are You and Your Bike Adequately Protected?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/bicycle-insurance-are-you-and-your-bike-adequately-protected/) - The topic of bicycle insurance is probably not one a lot of casual or even serious cyclists think about very often. But in the case of theft, fire, damage, or injury on a bike, it’s good to be prepared ahead of time and not be out the total amount of money it would take to
- [It’s Important for Cyclists to Have UM Insurance Coverage](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/its-important-for-cyclists-to-have-um-insurance-coverage/) - If you are a regular or serious cyclist like I am, insurance coverage protecting you from all the careless Florida drivers with little or no liability insurance is an absolute must. In the unfortunate event of an accident, the cost of medical bills for injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by a driver’s
- [Need to Know Florida E-bike Laws](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/need-to-know-florida-e-bike-laws/) - What are Florida’s e-bike riding restrictions and laws? First of all, the state has adopted the three-class system—one, two, and three—for defining e-bikes. Class one is pedal-assisted, which gives assistance up to 20 miles per hour. Increasing speed beyond 20 mph is all-pedal power only. Class two is a throttle bike, one that will go
- [What Type of E-bike are You Considering or Have You Purchased?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/what-type-of-e-bike-are-you-considering-or-have-you-purchased/) - On our website we have our E-bike buying guide, and we’ve been accumulating additional bikes to include in it. The guide has a great discussion about all the issues surrounding the purchase of an E-bike and the consideration of types of batteries and motors that best suit the individual rider. What You Need from Your
- [How a Bike Injury Claim is Calculated](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/how-a-bike-injury-claim-is-calculated/) - If you’re ever in a bike crash, do you understand what you would need to prove in order to get compensation? The first question of course is who was at fault. Question of Fault There can be clear (one-sided) fault or comparative fault (both parties) involved in an accident between a vehicle driver and a
- [Common E-Bike Injuries and Claims](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/common-e-bike-injuries-and-claims/) - The growth in popularity of e-bikes over the last several years has been remarkable. They have opened up cycling to many who would not typically ride a traditional bike. We’re all familiar by now with the advantages they bring in terms of easier operation on all sorts of terrains and eco-friendly, faster commute times. But,
- [To Hug or Not to Hug the Curb? That is the Question](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/to-hug-or-not-to-hug-the-curb-that-is-the-question/) - If you’re riding your bike in Florida, you’re probably aware that most roads in our state are what are called “substandard.” That means they are measured at 14 feet or less, so it’s really difficult to ride safely by hugging the curb. Even though Florida law basically says we’re to ride as far to the
- [Is the Idaho Stop Law Gaining Ground in Florida?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/is-the-idaho-stop-law-gaining-ground-in-florida/) - In 1982, Idaho adopted a Stop Law for riders operating a bicycle, human-powered vehicle, or an electric-assisted bicycle. It says that when cyclists are approaching a stop sign they should slow down and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping, they should yield the right-of-way
- [Ways to Avoid Bicycle Accidents: Cycling Crash Prevention Tips](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/ways-to-avoid-bicycle-accidents-cycling-crash-prevention-tips/) - There are at least six important things you can do on your bike to decrease the chances, however small, of having a collision. The first of these is making visibility a top priority. Vehicle drivers are cruising down the road, thinking about a dozen different things besides watching for you. They’re tapping in time to
- [How to Choose a Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Florida](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/how-to-choose-a-bicycle-accident-lawyer-in-florida/) - So what should you look for in a bicycle injury attorney? A lot of lawyers advertise that they handle cycling accident cases. But to get a true picture, ask if any of them are actually cyclists who ride the same roads you do. Ask if they have the experience of representing cyclists over many years
- [Are You Up to Speed on the E-Bike Law in Florida?](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/are-you-up-to-speed-on-the-e-bike-law-in-florida/) - Is there an e-bike law in Florida? Yes. Florida has joined a number of other states in defining what an e-bike or electric bike actually is: it’s a bicycle. And so it has the same rights and responsibilities as a traditional bicycle. 2021 E-Bike Law in Florida But Florida in 2021 has adopted a three-classification
- [Someone Opened a Car Door on a Bicycle Rider](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/someone-opened-a-car-door-on-a-bicycle-rider/) - Can you imagine riding down a city street, perhaps even in a bike lane, at between ten and twenty miles per hour when suddenly a car door opens in front of you? It can happen from the driver’s front or rear door or from the passenger’s front or rear door. Four separate chances of impending
- [How to Find a Bicycle Accident Lawyer You Can Trust](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/how-to-find-a-bicycle-accident-lawyer-you-can-trust/) - Anyone searching for a lawyer after experiencing a bicycle crash should consider the following seven factors: 1. Work with a Lawyer Who’s an Active Cyclist This choice can make all the difference in how a settlement is achieved. The advantage of working with a lawyer who’s also an active cyclist means that he or she
- [3 Tips on How to Safely Fit and Wear Your Bicycle Helmet](https://thefloridabikeguy.com/3-tips-on-how-to-safely-fit-and-wear-your-bicycle-helmet/) - 1. Step One 1. You want your helmet to fit so it sits not more than 2 fingers above your eyebrow. 2. Step Two Your helmet straps should make a Y shape around your ears. 3. Step 3 Your chin strap should fit snug so at the most, you will be able to fit one

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