Motorcycle Accidents

Are you setting aside time for biking this holiday season? Do you usually ride with no helmet? Here in Florida, motorcycles are as common as cars. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are also common. Within the last month in Tampa Bay, two different bikers died and one was injured in two separate accidents on our local highways. On ...

Springtime in Winter Haven means sunshine, longer daylight hours, and plenty of beautiful weather to enjoy the outdoors. Few people know this better than motorcycle owners. If you enjoy traveling by bike, you understand the delight of feeling the wind and sunshine firsthand as you hit the highway. Unfortunately, there are many risks that come ...

Many people believe that motorcycles are the most dangerous way for people to get around. But this isn’t necessarily the case. Motorcycles can be a thrilling way to travel, particularly in the summer months and in areas with good weather, like Florida. Motorcyclists are indeed at a greater risk of serious harm on the roads. ...

Motorcycling is a beloved form of recreation for many Floridians. But when a motorcycle accident without helmet happens, the consequences can bring the enjoyment to a crashing halt! Injuries from a motorcycle wreck can be devastating, and many are fatal. Once the damages are assessed, a sizable insurance payout may hang in the balance depending ...

The statistics are sobering. Three million people are injured in car accidents in the U.S. annually. You might have also seen headlines like: “One dead after semitrailer falls off of I-75, crushes vehicle below” and “Motorcycle versus small truck on Highway 120.” An auto accident or motorcycle injury attorney/lawyer is the way to go if ...

Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable motorists on the roads today. While anyone is at risk of serious injuries in a vehicle crash, bikers don’t have airbags and other safety features to absorb the shock of a collision. For this reason, motorcycle accidents often result in permanent or life-threatening injuries like broken bones, road ...

Driving a motorcycle brings its own set of dangers, and riders are intimately familiar with them. The most experienced motorcyclists can have their trip, or even their life, cut short by a careless driver in a car in an instant. While the risk will always persist, there are ways of decreasing it. For that reason, ...

Have You Ever Wondered About Florida Scooter Laws? Well, look no further! This week, a man driving a scooter caused a car accident after driving on Interstate 75 for an hour. In light of this news, it felt appropriate to take a look at Florida’s scooter laws and what they have to say about keeping ...

Check for your injuries: Unless you’re a medical professional, this simply means taking stock of the situation. Take pictures: The moments after a car accident can fly by quickly. You or the other person involved may just want to get out of there, but it’s vital to your insurance claim that you document the scene ...

In addition to the 88,000 non-fatal injuries, there were 4,976 fatalities as a result of motorcycle crashes in 2016. 26% of the riders were alcohol-impaired 91% of the riders were male 36% of the riders were 50 and older 37% of the riders were wearing helmets Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete a Free ...

Tampa is a sunny city, with as many as 244 days per year of at least some sunshine. That makes the weather perfect for motorcycling. But the fun can end in disaster if a motorcycle accident occurs. Sadly, these crashes happen far too frequently in Florida. There were 7,978 motorcycle accidents in Florida in a ...

Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous and deadly incidents that take place on U.S. roadways. According to 2016 fatal crash data, motorcyclist deaths occurred 28 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicle crashes. In other words, crashing a motorcycle is more likely to be a deadly accident than crashing a car or ...

The consequences of a motorcycle accident are often more severe than passenger car accidents because motorcycle drivers and riders have limited protection. This is true wherever you ride in Florida. If you’ve been injured while riding on or operating a motorcycle, you need the services of an experienced Florida motorcycle lawyer. We have offices in ...