Meet Our Summer Clerks: Billy Harris

Billy Harris Law Student at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University Hometown – Pensacola, Florida Billy Harris Q&A: 1. School You Are Attending And What Year Of Law School Are You In? Cumberland School of Law, going into my second year….

Florida Changes Bicycle Safety Law in Effort to Reduce Fatal Accidents

Since COVID19, more people are riding bicycles. It is a great way to get exercise and fresh air. However, more bikes on the road mean more injuries for bike riders. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ALMOST 1000 PEOPLE DIE PER YEAR…

National Bike Month – Florida Laws for Cyclists

Americans are increasingly bicycling to commute, for exercise, or just for fun – especially post COVID. By Florida Laws for Cyclists, bicycles on the roadway are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. DO YOU KNOW THE…

Hit and Run Fatalities Are On The Rise In Florida.

As an Ironman® triathlete who has spent many hours on a bike, I have become quite familiar with the dangers associated with being a pedestrian on our roadways.  In fact, I have just about given up doing my training rides…

Florida Law Related to E-Bikes.

E-bikes are becoming more and more popular in our country.  In fact, in the last 3 years the sales of these motor assisted bikes has tripled and there were approximately 65 million in e-bike sales in 2017.  These bikes are…

Renewed Popularity of Riding Bikes: Safety is More Important Than Ever.

May is National Bike Month and bicycling has certainly seen a recent resurgence. During the COVID-19 quarantine, the beaches in Florida were closed, along with gyms – so many people have turned to a pastime favorite to stay in shape…