A backover accident occurs when a driver of a vehicle backs into someone. Pedestrians, cyclists, elderly citizens and especially small children are very vulnerable to backover accidents. These accidents typically occur at low speeds when … Continue reading
Read More →Broken bones, or bone fractures, are caused by a force against a bone that the bone is unable to withstand. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents are common causes of such fractures.
Types of Bone Fractures
Fractures are described … Continue reading
Read More →3 Feet Please stickers on city vehicles would make it safer for bicyclists. When David Sandman was nearly hit by an SUV while Continue reading
Read More →Bicycle Accidents – According to Jeff Mapes in Pedaling Revolution, a 1996 study showed that as many as a third of all bike accidents result from cyclists riding against … Continue reading
Read More →First Step is to Report the Claim:
– Report the accident to your insurance company and get a claim number, you will need this for your No-Fault medical benefits.
- Make sure the accident is reported … Continue reading
Read More →Distracted drivers are known to cause accidents, and there has been a lot of focus on cell phone use and texting as causes of distraction. In addition to those types of … Continue reading
Read More →The law firm of bicycle accident attorney Jim Dodson frequently reports on bicycle accidents in the Tampa/Clearwater area on our website, www.jimdodsonpedestrianlaw.com. Observing best practices for safety will undoubtedly save cyclists from injuries as will raising public awareness … Continue reading
Read More →After a Florida bicycle accident, your prime concern is your health and safety. If you or a loved one has sustained injury, you’ll first want to seek medical attention. If you or a family member is … Continue reading
Read More →Mistakes in a police report can really hurt an injured pedestrian or bicyclist’s case. When the police make a mistake in their accident report, it gives the claims adjuster a reason to deny or reduce the … Continue reading
Read More →Some of the most tragic accidents that we see at the law offices of Jim Dodson involve someone who is hit by a car while walking or riding a bicycle. The great disparity in weight, speed, and power often … Continue reading
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