Florida is a bicycle-friendly state with hundreds of miles of wooded and coastal trails and bike paths in busy metro areas. The state’s year-round sunshine and warm weather make it ideal for cyclists to bike to work and school. Florida considers a bicycle a vehicle, and as such, a cyclist must follow all traffic...

An accident is always distressing, and sometimes it’s painful and traumatic, with serious injuries with temporary or life-altering implications. Motorcyclists are especially at risk for grave injuries in an accident due to the unenclosed design that leaves no metal barriers between the biker and the road. Although a helmet protects against many types of...

Slip-and-fall accidents happen every day, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. When customers walk into a store or business, they expect the store’s manager or owner to take reasonable measures to keep them safe from harm by promptly addressing safety hazards on the property. We often see warning signs in businesses to alert us to...

Florida remains one of the country’s top three states for pedestrian accidents, with 824 pedestrian fatalities in 2022, only a slight decline from 2021. Florida’s bustling tourist industry, year-round sunshine, and high elderly population all contribute to startlingly high pedestrian accident rates. Most pedestrian accidents result from negligent or reckless drivers, but both pedestrians...

Every state seeks to protect cyclists through its bicycle laws, including Florida. Florida is a bicycling destination state filled with scenic bicycle routes like the Coast-to-Coast trail, The historic Gainesville Hawthorne Trail, and the island-hopping Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. The Sunshine State’s year-round warm weather also makes it ideal for residents to use...