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Car Crashes into Bicycle in Miami Beach, Sending the Bicyclist to the Hospital With Injuries

A car-bicycle accident in Miami Beach yesterday, October 25, sent one to the hospital with injuries, according to the CBS 4 news website.  According to Miami Beach police, a car crashed into a bicyclist at the intersection of 85th St. and Byron Ave., injuring the bicycle rider, who was transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

New Article on Bicycle Accidents | Ft. Lauderdale Bicycle Accident Attorney

We recently added an article to our library on bicycle accidents.  For more information about bicycle accidents, safety tips, and important statistics regarding bicycles on the roadway, click here.

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, feel free to contact bicycle accident attorney David Benenfeld. He only represents the injured--never the criminal defendant--and he will answer your most important questions for free at no obligation to you. See below for more information about David Benenfeld's auto accident book or options for contacting David Benenfeld.

Bicyclist Injured in Broward County | Metro Ft. Lauderdale Injury & Accident Lawyer

A metro Ft. Lauderdale car-bicycle accident August 20 resulted in serious injuries for the bicyclist involved, according to the New Times blog website.  The site reports that the crash occurred on West Davie Blvd. and involved a Toyota Scion.  The driver of the car was reportedly turning right from SW 27th Ave. onto West Davie Blvd. when the Broward County collision with the bicyclist took place. 

As an experienced personal injury lawyer, David Benenfeld has been handling various types of auto accidents for over a decade, including bicycle collisions (bike accidents).  If you have questions for a metro Ft. Lauderdale accident and injury attorney, feel free to contact David Benenfeld for free resources and information regarding your unique situation.

Teenagers Injured in Ft. Lauderdale Auto-Bicycle Accident

Police are still investigating a Ft. Lauderdale auto accident involving a collision with a bicycle that occurred Thursday evening, February 5, according to Juan Orega of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Orega reports that two fourteen-year-old boys were both riding the same bike on Northwest 19^th Street when they were struck by a 2002 Nissan around 6:40 p.m. Police said that the young teenagers were attempting to cross 19^th Street when they reportedly veered into the path of the eastbound Nissan, driven by Fort Lauderdale resident Rebecca Hines. Injured in the auto-bicycle accident, the teens were transported to Broward General Medical Center but were in stable condition following the crash. Names had not been released, and no charges had been filed at the time of the report.

Many victims of pedestrian or bicycle accidents refrain from consulting with a personal injury lawyer following their crashes because they assume that only injuries from car accidents qualify as good reasons to try to claim compensation. Contrary to that assumption, a good personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses whether your accident occurred in a motor vehicle, on a bike, or on foot. If you or your child has been injured in a Broward, Dade, or Palm Beach County bicycle accident, feel free to call us with your most pressing questions, and we will answer them for free with no obligation to you.

Arrest Made in Connection With Fatal Auto-Bicycle Accident in Palm Beach County Last August

An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal auto-bicycle accident that occurred last August in Wellington, according to WPTV.  According to the arrest report, Carolyn Siegmeister was driving a Lincoln SUV in Palm Beach County when she struck bicyclist Arnaldo Velez, causing him fatal injuries.  Her recent arrest is coupled with charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence (of Xanax, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and potentially alcohol) and violating a driver's license restriction.

Driver Flees Fatal Accident Scene After Hitting Bicyclist in West Palm Beach

The driver of a white car fled the scene of a fatal accident between the car and a bicyclist in West Palm Beach Sunday, November 8, according to the Sun Sentinel.  The crash reportedly occurred when the car, which was traveling north in the center lane of Military Trail, struck the ride side of the bicycle rider.  The bicyclist was killed upon impact in the tragic hit-and-run accident.

Vehicle Strikes Bicycle in West Palm Beach, Bicyclist Tragically Killed

An early morning auto accident in West Palm Beach ended tragically when a bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car, according to WPTV.  The bike rider was reportedly trying to cross Military Trail around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, November 8, when a vehicle crashed into the bicycle near Cresthaven.  According to the report, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene.  The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was still investigating the hit-and-run accident at the time of the report.

Another Bicyclist Tragically Killed in Palm Beach County | FL Wrongful Death Lawyer

Another bicyclist was killed in Palm Beach County when she was struck by another vehicle in Boca Raton, according to the Sun Sentinel.  The twenty-seven-year-old bicycle rider was reportedly traveling east on Palmetto Park Rd. the morning of October 17 when a pickup truck crashed into her bike from behind.  The victim was pronounced dead at Delray Medical Center. 

Delray Beach Teen Dies in Tragic SUV-Bicycle Accident | Wrongful Death Attorney for Palm Beach, Broward, & Dade Counties

A 16-year-old girl from Delray Beach died from injuries sustained in a tragic SUV-bicycle accident that occurred Monday morning, August 10, according to the Palm Beach Post.  Rising high school senior and aspiring doctor Bettina Ryan was reportedly crossing Delray Beach's Atlantic Ave. on her bicycle when a Mazda SUV crashed into her.  Immediately following the Palm Beach County collision, Ryan was transported to Delray Medical Center where she underwent surgery but later died from accident-related injuries.  According to the Post, administrators and students, coaches and parents all admired and enjoyed Ryan, who was described as warm, friendly, and hard-working.  She was also an active player on the school's water polo team.  Tuesday, Bettina Ryan's high school hosted a prayer service in her memory for staff and students.