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The League of American Bicyclists promotes May as National Bike Month. National Bike Month was established in 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more people to give biking a try.

A couple of the many events associated with National Bike Month are “Bike to Work Week 2023” which is May 15-21 and “Bike to Work Day”, Friday, May 19.

Southwest Florida is a Mecca for bicyclists, and National Bike Month festivities will encourage many more bicyclists to get out on our roadways. Fort Myers Bike Accident Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. urges drivers to be vigilant when driving to avoid catastrophic bicyclist injuries and tragic deaths, such as the following:

• The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported on March 30, 2023, that a 62-year-old Fort Myers man tragically died after he was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike on McGregor Boulevard. A 74-year-old woman made a right turn into a plaza and collided with the man at 7:37 a.m. 

• A bicyclist was hit by a truck in Cape Coral on Friday, April 21, 2023. FHP reports that the bicyclist is recovering in the hospital, and there is no further information at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) wants drivers to prevent bicycle injuries and deaths by knowing the safety facts, practicing defensive driving, and learning the rules of the road when driving around bicyclists:

NHTSA Bicycle Safety Facts

1. Bicyclist deaths are highest during the summer months between June and September.
2. Nearly three-quarters of all bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas.
3. Failing to yield the right of way is the highest factor in fatal bike crashes, followed by bicyclists not being visible.

NHTSA Defensive Driving Tips

Drivers should be focused, alert to the road and traffic, and anticipate what bicyclists and other motorists may do before they do it. According to Florida law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.

According to the NHTSA, motorists should:

• Yield to bicyclists as you would motorists and do not underestimate their speed. This will help avoid turning in front of a bicyclist traveling on the road or sidewalk, often at an intersection or driveway.
• In parking lots, at stop signs, when backing up, or when parking, search your surroundings for other vehicles, including bicycles.
• Drivers turning right on red should look to the right and behind to avoid hitting a bicyclist approaching from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind before turning right on red.
• Obey the speed limit, reduce speed for road conditions, and drive defensively to avoid a crash with a cyclist.
• Give cyclists room. Do not pass too closely. Pass bicyclists as you would any other vehicle — when it’s safe to move over into an adjacent lane.

Assistance for Bike Accident Victims

Fort Myers bike accident attorneys have the experience to assist clients with bike accidents caused by negligent drivers. One such case involved a settlement for a wife who lost her husband when he was struck by a car in Estero while riding his bicycle.

The firm represents people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of the firm’s clients have unique personal injury cases. Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation.

“Should you or a loved one be seriously injured in a bicycle accident caused by a motorist, contact Fort Myers bike accident attorneys 24/7, after seeking medical attention, at 239.337.7483, toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or online at SpiveyLaw.com. There are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you,” said Attorney Spivey.

Fort Myers Bike Accident Attorney Randall Spivey is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Only 1 percent of Florida lawyers have achieved this distinction. This certification acknowledges that Attorney Spivey is a “specialist” or “expert” in civil litigation. This is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar.