Category: Motorcycle Accidents
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…
Tragedy struck last night when a young motorcyclist was killed on the interstate in Tampa. The man, only 18 years old, was on a ramp to I-4, one of Florida’s deadliest highways, from I-275. Florida Highway Patrol believe he hit his brakes, but he skidded into the guardrails on the ramp. Riding a motorcycle on…
Nothing says summertime like a clear sky and an open highway. Does this time of year have you thinking about a ride on your motorcycle? There are a few things you need to check before you hit the road. Making sure you have all the proper motorcycle safety gear could mean the difference between a…
Our cars, trucks and SUVs are necessary to survive in our modern world. Unless you live in a big city, you probably drive your car multiple times per day. Whether it’s commuting to work or just running errands with your family, we rely on our vehicles to get from point A to point B. Our…
Unless you’ve been cooped up inside all year, you’ve probably noticed what a rainy year the Tampa Bay area has had in 2019. The year has been characterized by cloudy skies and more than your average Florida sunshowers. The past few days have also been especially dreary. While I’m sure we all miss the sunshine,…
Well, December may be almost over, but the importance of this month isn’t limited to just December. This month is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. It’s also called National 3D Prevention Month. If you’re a frequent reader of the Brooks Law Group blog, then the topic of impaired and distracted driving will be…
A couple of weeks ago, I looked at the shocking new study that had come out from the AAA Foundation that discussed the record high in deaths caused by running red lights. We’re back with a bit of a follow-up on that original blog article. Taking the information from the study and looking at Tampa…
Being involved in a car, motorcycle or truck accident is difficult and overwhelming enough. When one party chooses to flee the scene, it makes it far worse for everyone involved. I hope you’ve never been unfortunate enough to find yourself in that situation, but sadly it’s all too common. Instead of facing the consequences from…
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…
