Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
The Tragic Implications of Motorcycle Accidents and Why They Can Lead to Such Tragic Results
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that one motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after his speeding bike went out of control on Interstate 75 near U.S. 27, before the vehicle collapsed and slid about 100 feet. The motorcyclist was apparently wearing a helmet but was not wearing protective clothing. Motorcycle accidents are… Read More »
The Dangers of Road Rage For Motorcyclists
Road rage incidents are always an intimidating prospect because they can escalate so quickly and end in unpredictable results. However, this already-frightening possibility is further heightened when the victim of the road rage is riding a motorcycle. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a Pembroke Pines motorcyclist has been shot dead in… Read More »
What to Know if You’ve Been in a Motorcycle Accident in Florida
Florida offers the perfect climate for motorcycle riders, and combined with permissive helmet laws, the state is full of thousands of riders who take to the road on their motorcycles. Florida has the second-highest registered motorcycle population in the United States, but it also has the highest number of motorcycle-related fatality accidents every year…. Read More »
Common Challenges in Motorcycle Accident Cases
When you ride a motorcycle, you will have very little protection and therefore, if you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you may suffer serious and debilitating injuries. The process of building an effective personal injury claim is essential to help ensure you get the financial compensation you need and deserve. After a motorcycle… Read More »
The Danger of Boca Raton Motorcycle Accidents and Splitting Lanes
One of the most common types of moves that can lead to motorcycle accidents is known as splitting lanes, which occurs when a motorcycle weaves in and out of lanes in traffic. Some states prohibit this practice, while other states such as California never passed a law prohibiting this maneuver, but also never expressly… Read More »
Don’t Be a Victim: How to Help Yourself After a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident
According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association and Sam Schwartz Consulting, over 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2015 across the United States – an increase of 10% from 2014. Some of the main causes of these accidents were riding without a helmet and an increase in motorcyclists riding… Read More »
Are Bicycle Accidents Increasing in Boca Raton?
According to statistics, there has been an alarming increase in the number of South Florida bicycle accidents in recent years. For example, between the years of 2011 and 2014, there were 10,546 accidents involving a bicyclist across the state. However, the specific numbers of bicycle related accidents that caused both injuries and fatalities for… Read More »
4 Serious Injuries That Are Common in Motorcycle Accidents
Your mother may have told you that riding a motorcycle is dangerous. She was right – it is. According to the NHTSA, motorcycle accidents result in more traffic fatalities than any other type of vehicles in the US. This is understandable owing to the fact that motorcycle do not offer the same protection from… Read More »
Millennials Considered Most Dangerous Drivers on Roads in Florida
According to information in a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the most dangerous group of drivers on Florida’s roadways is millennials. While it isn’t a huge surprise, the reason many of these 19 to 24-year old drivers cause such a large number of accidents is because they are regularly texting… Read More »
Summertime Motorcycle Safety Tips
With summer in full swing, it is more important than ever before to make sure you are safe while on your motorcycle. While motorcycle accidents can occur any time of year, the combination of heat and tourists makes the roadways more dangerous than usual. If you or someone you love is involved in a… Read More »
