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On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about Motorcycle Accidents. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup Introduction Good afternoon! Steve Brooks here. Thank you for joining me today on Inside Look by Brooks. Today, we’re going to talk about motorcycle accidents. Now, motorcycle accidents are some of the worst accidents ...

Motorcycles are fun, fast, and they probably make the rider feel like they’re in a Fast and Furious movie. I have heard my fair share of people saying they want to buy a motorcycle; however, the majority don’t keep in mind that motorcycles are less stable and visible than cars or trucks. In addition, motorcycle ...

The most common misconception by motorcycle owners is they believe they will be covered by their auto insurance or by the other driver’s insurance if they are involved in a motorcycle accident. In Florida, insurance is not required for the owner and/or rider of a motorcycle. However, you are required to have $10,000 in Med ...

Driving a motorcycle provides a sensory experience that can allow one to feel footloose and fancy free. Feeling the wind blowing on one’s skin, the open road beneath one’s feet, taking in the sights and smells—there’s just nothing like it. As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, however, it is also risky. Motorcycles have ...

Last month Attorney Stephen K. Brooks and motorcycle riding trainer, Joe Strohmier came together to release their book, “Florida Motorcycle Accidents.” The book contains useful tips on riding in tumultuous weather, fix-it yourself advice, and information regarding motorcycle insurance. The pre-ordering of the book hit the market on Amazon right on time for Motorcycle Awareness ...

We all know the importance of checking twice for motorcycles. The need to be absolutely certain that there is not a quiet easy rider cruising in your blind spot before you change lanes is crucial. But, we often see motorcyclists driving irrationally in traffic. This weekend there were two fatalities on busy roads in the ...

Now that Spring is finally here, Floridians are enthusiastically packing hooded sweatshirts and long-sleeved T-shirts into the farthest reaches of their closets. The warmer temperatures and sunny skies that we love so well are here to stay, and there’s no better time to enjoy the outdoors! Motorcyclists, in particular, are jumping at the chance to ...

On December 15, 2013, a Tampa motorcyclist died after being involved in an accident with two other drivers on I-75. According to The Tampa Tribune, the Tampa man was riding his motorcycle onto I-75 at Gibsonton Drive when he crossed the median lane leading to the highway. He was hit by a car while entering ...

On December 1, 2013, a husband and wife from Lakeland were riding the Harley-Davidson motorcycle when a garbage truck turned in front of them. According to Bay News 9 the garbage truck attempted to stop, but stopped several feet from the accident. The driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the garbage truck, but was ...

On October 31, 2013, a 31-year old man died after losing control of the stolen motorcycle that he was riding during a police chase. According to the Tampa Tribune, the man was traveling at high speed when he lost control of the motorcycle and hit a parked car. While in this case the rider of ...

Last week two Tampa teenagers were struck from behind by a 23-year-old woman while riding on a moped and were killed. It is unclear if the moped they were riding was had an engine over 50 cc which is the basic cutoff point under Florida law for whether or not the driver needs a special ...

Last week, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in New Tampa. According to a news report in Friday evening’s online edition of the Tampa Bay Times, a driver “stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Commerce Palms and Compton Drive but did not see approaching. Her 2008 Pontiac G6 struck the motorcycle and was ...