Category: Motorcycle Accidents
If there is one thing that we’ve continued to preach throughout our blogs, it’s that nothing is more important than arriving alive. I know how tempting it can be to press the gas a little bit harder or to drive a bit more recklessly when you’re running late. In our line of work, we see…
It’s no secret that the weather in Florida makes for great conditions for riding a motorcycle. Without the harsh changing of seasons, bikers are free to hit the streets nearly year-round. As your local motorcycle accident attorneys, we’re here to share some facts about motorcycle safety in an attempt to make us all safer out…
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…
As spring turns into summer, danger also lurks. Florida has frequently been recognized as the most dangerous state for motorcycle riders. The summer months bring more riders to the roads than any other time of year, and that also brings accidents. That’s why we have compiled a list of seven important tips for motorcycle safety….
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…
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…
Brooks Law Group Scholarship Second Place Winner by Kavya Shah Vincent Pascucci The evening of August 29th, 2017 was like any other in Florida: picturesque, complete with a cool summer breeze and an awe-inspiring sunset. Vincent Pascucci, a 27-year-old Winter Haven native known by his friends as Vinny, was soaking in the beauty of the…
We all know that motorcycles can be dangerous. For the more than 8 million motorcyclists in the United States, the experience often outweighs the risks. When tragedy strikes, it’s far more likely for a motorcyclist to be seriously injured or even killed. It’s one of the sobering facts that all motorcycle riders must come to…
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…
Recently, we’ve focused much of our attention on the topic of semi truck accidents. As our previous articles have revealed, we appear to be in the middle of a truck crash epidemic. Although increases in technology seem to have made our passenger vehicles safer, deaths from commercial truck crashes have continued to increase in recent…
Driving has always been an activity that comes along with some risk. More than 90 percent of accidents in cars are caused by human error. When you’re piloting a couple tons worth of metal at high speeds, the consequences can be dire. That’s why distracted driving is such a hot topic today. For as long…
It’s illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. It also shouldn’t take reading a blog post for you to know that. While the law and enforcement around DUIs has changed slightly over the years, the general concept has not. In the state of Florida, it’s illegal to be behind the wheel…
Do you ever think about motorcycles on the road? It seems like they are everywhere in the spring and summer time – it must have something to do with the freedom that comes with it and not freezing like one would during the winter months. But, the freedom experiences is only half the story –…
Auto accidents occur all the time – every month, every week, every day. Have you ever thought about how many accidents occur daily? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents killed 37, 461 people in 2016 5.6% higher than 2015. Which are the least and most dangerous days of the week…
