Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted Motorcycling: What Should You Know?
Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida and across the country, from motorists talking or texting on handheld cell phones to engaging with vehicle technology that is designed to make driving safer but actually provides more distractions for motorists behind the wheel. In large part, motorcyclists cannot engage in many of the same… Read More »
5 Things To Know About Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents in South Florida can be devastating whether they occur in a high-speed collision on the highway or in ordinary traffic. Given that motorcyclists do not have the same physical protections as vehicle occupants—to be sure, motorcyclists are completely exposed in the event of a collision—motorcyclists frequently sustain catastrophic injuries like traumatic amputations,… Read More »
How A Motorcyclist Can Avoid A Crash
Have you ever heard that Harley Davidson makes their engines so loud so that cars are aware that the motorcycle is there? That is not necessarily true. According to Harley Davidson, it designs all its motorcycles to comply with the U.S. EPA Code, which mandates motorcycle engine volume to be 80 decibels or less. … Read More »
National Motorcycle Day
Many people in Florida safely enjoy riding motorcycles. However, our many years of experience handling motorcycle accident cases has taught us that motorcycle accidents often occur even though the rider did everything right. The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are sobering: Motorcycle fatalities are increasing and are near their… Read More »
When Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
After an accident, you should hire a personal injury attorney immediately. When you, a friend, or a loved one are injured in an accident, there are many important questions to be answered. For many, depending on the severity of the injury, it can be a shocking and even confusing time. Hiring a personal injury… Read More »
Safely Observing The Holidays
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a statewide stay at home order as the state records more than 12,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, following President Donald Trump’s decision to update the social distancing guidance from “15 Days to Slow the Spread” to “30 Days to Slow the Spread.” “The goal is to reduce contacts… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents and the Importance of High-Visibility Gear
Anyone in South Florida who enjoys motorcycling likely knows that motorcycle accidents can result in injuries that are much more severe and debilitating than injuries that a vehicle occupant might sustain. As the Insurance Information Institute (III) explains, “motorcycles are by their nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles,” and motorcycles “are also less… Read More »
Death of NFL Running Back Illustrates The Dangers Of Motorcycles
Ex-NFL running back Cedric Benson, the number four overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Austin, Texas recently. He was only 36 years old. Benson, who was a superstar at the University of Texas from 2001 to 2004, was driving his motorcycle with a passenger when they… Read More »
Dirt Bikes Are Not Toys
By Tony Doris and Chelsea Todaro – Palm Beach Post Staff Writer The mother of a 13-year-old Wellington boy who died in a dirt bike accident last year has sued the mother of the motorcycle driver, who was the boy’s friend. Maria Gonzalez, mother of the late Jonathan Gonzalez, filed a negligence suit Monday in circuit court against Barbara… Read More »
How Do Motorcycle Helmets Actually Work?
If you regularly ride a motorcycle to work or on the weekends for recreation in West Palm Beach, should you wear a helmet to prevent brain injuries in the event of a motorcycle accident? As you may know, Florida law does not require riders who are over the age of 21 to wear a… Read More »
