What are the common causes of bicycle-automobile collisions?

I would say the number one cause of a bicycle/automobile collision is that the automobile driver, the motorist, didn’t actually see the bicyclist or didn’t look both ways before they entered an intersection. Typically we tell bicyclists to be on high alert at all times. They do take up less space than a motorist, which is a wonderful thing, but also they’re not seen as readily from motorists, so they need to be a little bit extra cautious when driving on the roads.

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John Pape is the Managing Partner at Weston & Pape and has more than 30 years of experience representing injured clients across Florida. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he has devoted his entire career to personal injury cases, including motor-vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and nursing-home neglect. Recognized by Verdict7, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Premier Lawyers of America, John is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to achieving meaningful results for his clients.