Motorcycle insurance protects you in the event you become involved in an accident. Every motorcyclist in Florida is required to carry insurance; however, understanding Florida’s motorcycle insurance requirements might be a little confusing. Unlike a lot of states, auto insurance laws and motorcycle insurance laws are not the same in Florida. Motorcycle Riders Don’t Need […]
In most accidents involving motorcycles and automobiles, the driver of the automobile is at fault. The most common reason for these accidents? The driver of the automobile simply was not aware of the motorcycle’s presence. They were distracted or didn’t take the time to check that the way was clear when they changed lanes or […]
Exercising, eating healthy, watching our weight, and not smoking are all ways we can avoid succumbing to the two leading causes of death in the U.S.: heart disease and cancer. However, there’s no foolproof way of preventing the third leading cause of death: accidents. A fatal accident can happen anywhere at any time. According to […]
When we talk about Florida motorcycle accidents, we generally focus on single rider accidents. But what about motorcycle accidents that involve an operator and a passenger? More than 1,000 motorcycle passengers have been killed or injured in motorcycle accidents in the state of Florida over the past few years. What are the rights of a […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida that was caused by the negligent actions of another person, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your accident-related injuries. Because of the lack of enclosure and safety restraints, injuries to riders in motorcycle accidents are often more […]
According to the latest statistics from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were over 9,143 motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2018. Among these accidents, 7,849 resulted in injuries and 531 casualties. 313 of those accidents happened right here in Polk County — 274 riders were injured and 12 died. Motorcyclists are more […]
Injuries resulting from a Polk County motorcycle accident can be serious, even fatal. If you’ve had a loved one die as a result of injuries from a motorcycle crash that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to recover any losses caused by their death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the […]
Riding a motorcycle in Florida is a great way to enjoy the state’s open roads, incredible scenery and great attractions. However, it’s not without its risks. Poor road conditions, defective equipment, bad weather and other vehicles on the road are just a few of the causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Because motorcycles lack the […]
Over the past few months, there have been several fatal motorcycle accidents in Polk County, Florida. The state of Florida, as a whole, continues to be one of the leaders in fatal motorcycle crashes — according to the NHTSA, 555 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in Florida in 2016. Impaired driving and speeding were the […]
