{"id":287,"date":"2022-09-23T10:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T14:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2022-10-17T10:51:38","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T14:51:38","slug":"how-shorter-days-longer-nights-impact-miami-bicycle-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-shorter-days-longer-nights-impact-miami-bicycle-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"How Shorter Days, Longer Nights Impact Miami Bicycle Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Due to the year-round tropical climate and average of 237 sunshine days per year, bicycle riders in South Florida do not experience the temperature change that indicates the arrival of fall. However, the days are starting to get noticeably shorter, a trend that will continue until Daylight Savings ends on November 6, 2022 \u2013 at which point the impact of early darkness really becomes apparent. The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/ViewPublication\/812765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(NHTSA) reports that lower lighting does affect bicycle accidents. Almost 40% of all collisions involving pedal cycles occur from 6 pm to midnight.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you break down the data into seasons and hours of light, the transition into the fall and winter months is a dangerous time for bicycle riders. Visibility is part of the issue, but negligent drivers are the most significant risk. It is important to discuss your situation with a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/bicycle-accidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami bicycle accident attorney<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you were hurt since Florida law protects your interests. Some additional statistics are also useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Data on Bicycle Accidents and Environmental Impacts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-shorter-days-longer-nights-impact-miami-bicycle-accidents\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Shorter Days, Longer Nights Impact Miami Bicycle Accidents\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the year-round tropical climate and average of 237 sunshine days per year, bicycle riders in South Florida do not experience the temperature change that indicates the arrival of fall. 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