{"id":519,"date":"2024-07-19T08:42:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=519"},"modified":"2024-07-22T08:43:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:43:58","slug":"protect-against-miami-bicycle-accidents-safety-gear-beyond-the-helmet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/protect-against-miami-bicycle-accidents-safety-gear-beyond-the-helmet\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Against Miami Bicycle Accidents: Safety Gear Beyond the Helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The weather in Florida is excellent for a wide range of outdoor activities, and bike riding is one that many people enjoy throughout the year. However, many bicycling enthusiasts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are aware that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> there is a significant risk of bicycle accidents in South Florida. The<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/traffic-crash-reports\/crash-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (FLHSMV) reports that there are more than 8,400 bike collisions statewide, leading to around 230 fatalities and 7,900 injured victims. Of these bicycle accidents, almost one-third \u2013 2,545 \u2013 occur in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helmets are highly effective in preventing and reducing head injuries in bike collisions, but there are many other ways to protect yourself. With the right strategy, you can avoid crashes or mitigate the harm from<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/bicycle-accidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Miami bicycle accidents<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Here are a few options to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your Bike Riding Wardrobe<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/protect-against-miami-bicycle-accidents-safety-gear-beyond-the-helmet\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Protect Against Miami Bicycle Accidents: Safety Gear Beyond the Helmet\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The weather in Florida is excellent for a wide range of outdoor activities, and bike riding is one that many people enjoy throughout the year. 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