Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
State and Local Governments May Be Liable for Injuries Caused by Road Hazards
If you’re injured in a single-car accident in Florida caused by a pothole, obstruction or other dangerous road condition, who can you sue for financial compensation? Under limited circumstances, you may be able to claim damages from the state or local government agency responsible for maintaining the road. Normally, the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity […]
Motorcycle Fatalities, Though Preventable, Are on the Rise in Florida
Fatal motorcycle accidents continue to mount in Florida, outpacing deadly crashes involving other vehicles. Fatalities on bikes in 2018 were more than double those in 2001, the year after Florida repealed its original mandatory helmet law. Although a new law has been put in place, it is far less restrictive and has not served to […]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Tips for Florida Drivers
All drivers should demonstrate extra care when sharing the road with motorcyclists. It is important to remember that even though their vehicles are smaller, motorcycle riders still have equal rights on the road. Below are some general guidelines regarding safety issues for both motorcyclists and drivers of other vehicles to keep in mind when sharing […]
Rise in Daytona Trauma Incidents During Bike Week 2017
Bike Week 2018 in Daytona is swiftly approaching, and while motorcyclists across Florida and our local area are gearing up for another week of fun, law enforcement officials are working hard to ensure that increased safety measures are in place for this year’s event. The reason behind this is that, according to The Daytona Beach […]
Florida Ranks First for Motorcycle Fatalities
Last year, WCTV.tv stirred up a bit of controversy when it reported Florida was the worst state in the nation for motorcycle fatalities. That story contained a press release from the American Automobile Association, more commonly known as AAA, which relied on statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make its assertion. According […]
Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws Exist to Protect You, Not to Restrict Your Rights
The state of Florida has motorcycle helmet laws, but allows most adults to choose for themselves whether to wear a helmet. Under Florida law, riders who are at least 21 years old do not need to wear a helmet as long as they are covered by a medical insurance policy with a minimum of $10,000 […]
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Decreased Slightly Last Year
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that motorcyclist fatalities were projected to have decreased in 2013 by about 7 percent. With states only reporting the first nine months of traffic deaths so far last year, the GHSA was unable to definitively state that there was a decrease, although all projections showed that it was […]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Orange County
On September 27, 2013, a Florida motorcycle rider was killed in a collision in Orange County. Authorities state that 33-year-old Tarrick Carlton was riding near the intersection of 24th and Rio Grande in Orlando when Mr. Carlton’s bike struck a vehicle that was attempting to turn left. Mr. Carlton was ejected from the motorcycle, which […]
