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Bicyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Pembroke Pines

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 16, 2014December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

On Fri. Dec. 12, David Lee Veargis died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle in Pembroke Pines.Police are investigating this hit-and-run crash as they are uncertain when 58-year-old Veargis was hit. Around 4 a.m., a motorist passing by called authorities and alerted them about a body on the southbound lanes […] Read More

Bicyclist Dies after Being Hit by Garbage Truck in Boynton Beach

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 15, 2014December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

On Thursday morning, Jesus Frias of West Boynton was killed when his bicycle was hit by a garbage truck near Lawrence Road and Old Boynton Beach Boulevard.Frias was riding south on Lawrence Road and approaching Kamena Court when the garbage truck turned right from westbound Kamena Court onto northbound Lawrence Road. The bicycle struck the […] Read More

Cyclist Involved In Fatal, Jensen Beach Hit And Run

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 17, 2014December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

The Florida Highway Patrol has just released details on a fatal hit and run accident involving a black pickup truck and bicycle that occurred at approximately 8 a.m on Monday morning in Jensen Beach.While traveling in the northbound bike lane on A1A, the bike rider was hit by the pickup truck and later pronounced dead […] Read More

South Florida May Soon Have More Buffered Bike Lanes

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 5, 2013December 7, 2022 in Other

Although there are plenty of bike lanes throughout the tri-county South Florida area, cyclists are now pushing for more buffered bike lanes. These types of lanes provide added protection as the bike lane has additional room for cyclists to move. Some buffered bike lanes even have concrete barriers, plastic poles, and curbs built in to […] Read More

Car vs Bicycle Accident Damages Claims in Florida

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 19, 2013December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

The beautiful Florida weather makes the state an ideal destination for bicycle enthusiasts. Florida is always among the top states for highest bicyclist fatality rates. In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida ranked the second highest state for bike accident fatalities.With more than 180 years of combined legal experience, our bicycle […] Read More

Bicycle Safety Tips

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 19, 2013December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

In 2010, 618 bicyclists were killed and another 52,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sometimes motor vehicle accidents are unavoidable, but there are precautions that bicyclists can take to protect themselves. The following bicycle safety tips can decrease a cyclist’s chance of being in an accident:Maintain […] Read More

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