Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Can I Collect Compensation if I was Broadsided on my Motorcycle?
Like those who operate standard sized passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are at risk of being involved in a number of different types of collisions, including rear end accidents, head-on crashes, and sideswipes. However, some of the most common types of accidents that motorcyclists find themselves in are t-bone accidents, in which they are broadsided by… Read More »
Lane Splitting in Florida
Many Florida residents choose to ride motorcycles in an effort to cut down on the costs of car maintenance, to beat traffic, or to save on gas money. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also put at additional risk of injury. For example, motorcycles are much more difficult to see on the road, which can lead drivers… Read More »
The Importance of Wearing Motorcycle Helmets
Motorcycles are a source of transportation for thousands of Florida residents. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of injury than are other motorists who have the benefit of seat belts, airbags, and thousands of pounds of steel to protect them from the road. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that… Read More »
Motorcyclist Injured In Miami Crash
A motorcyclist has been injured and hospitalized as a result of an accident in Miami, but details are unclear about exactly what happened. The driver and his motorcycle were both found on the ground, but no other vehicles were nearby at the time the police made their discovery. The accident is still under investigation… Read More »
Local Motorcyclist Suffers Minor Injuries In Hit And Run Accident
A local motorcyclist escaped major injuries recently when he was involved in a hit and run accident on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale. According to reports, the accident occurred when a minivan struck the motorcycle and caused the motorcyclist to lose control of the bike and crash on the wet roadway. The minivan did not… Read More »
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life Of South Florida Native Sports Figure
A South Florida native, Tray Walker, most recently was playing for the Baltimore Ravens. He became one of the latest motorcycle accident statistics and, unfortunately, later died from the injuries he sustained in a tragic accident recently. According to the reports, Walker was wearing dark clothing while riding his dirt bike when he was… Read More »
Bikers Beware
Riding a motorcycle looks like an exciting way to get around – the feeling of freedom and the wind keeping you cool as you maneuver through areas a car simply cannot fit. That freedom comes with a price, though, as motorcycle riders are much more vulnerable in a crash situation. Without the protection of… Read More »
10 Steps to Follow After a Motorcycle Crash
Florida is one of the best places to ride a motorcycle. The sunshine, the warm temperatures and clear stretches of road are the perfect storm for prime motorcycle conditions. Unfortunately, Florida has also seen a growing number of motorcycle accidents, and, as a result, injuries and fatalities, in the past decade. In 2013, 444… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents On the Rise in Florida
On crowded highways and during rush hours, riding a motorcycle can be a risky proposition. Data compiled from vehicle accidents have indicated that up to 70% of road accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles were caused by the absence of visibility on the part of vehicle drivers. If a motorcycle enters a driver’s blind… Read More »
