Category : Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident typically ends the day’s travels and starts a new journey—one in which a motorcycle accident victim’s future is on the line. Because the stakes are so high, it is of utmost importance that a victim of a motorcycle accident takes certain steps after a crash to help preserve their future health and finances. After seeking the necessary medical treatment, contacting an experienced motorcycle accident attorney is the next step. Get to Safety...

Motorcyclists enjoy the same rights to use our roads as car and truck drivers. Yet, even with those firmly established rights, an alarming number of bikers suffer injuries and lose their lives in motorcycle crashes every year. Many crashes occur because motorists fail to follow laws that keep bikers safe. If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident, do not blame yourself. Chances are, your wreck happened (at least in part) because someone else violated...

A motorcycle accident can cause any number of life-threatening or disabling injuries. However, brain injuries are among the most common and devastating. Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, require extensive medical care and rehabilitation to help the cyclist recover. These injuries are also notoriously difficult to seek compensation for in a claim against an insurer or party at fault. Trying to process an insurance claim or determine whether a lawsuit might be necessary after...

Motorcycle riding remains a popular mode of transportation for both commuting and leisure. Many motorcyclists enjoy the feeling of freedom that a motorcycle has to offer along with the excitement and fun of travel on two wheels. Motorcycle enthusiasts view riding as a way of life and often partake in picturesque drives, group rides, and cruises through some of the country’s most scenic destinations. However, when you are on a motorcycle ride, you must also...

Tampa, FL (April 4th) – A motorcyclist collided with a bicyclist on Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, April 4th. Both drivers were killed in the collision.  Public officials have struggled to make Bayshore Boulevard, a road with a stunning view of Hillsborough Bay, safe after multiple fatal accidents. This is the fifth roadway death on Bayshore Boulevard that’s occurred over the past two years.  The collision between the motorcyclist and bicyclist took place around 11 a.m....

Unlike vehicles that are typically unaffected by wet pavement, small objects, uneven road surfaces, and debris, these road hazards can cause severe and sometimes fatal motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists should have a solid understanding of what constitutes a hazard, be alert for these dangers, and take the appropriate precautions to avoid them. If a motorcyclist is injured in an accident due to a road hazard, he or she may be eligible to recover damages for his...

Motorcycling is a popular activity for many people in the United States. In Florida, it is particularly popular because of the warm temperatures year-round. With more motorcycles on the road and high volume of traffic from residents and vacationers, Florida has given special attention to the problem of accidents and fatalities from motorcycle riding. Motorcycle Accidents in Florida Florida is among the top three states for motorcycle ownership. Only Texas and California exceed the number...

The feeling of pushing the speed limits, the wind whipping at your face. The freedom to hop on a motorcycle and go — nothing holding you back, just you, your vehicle and the road. The biker doesn’t usually ride a motorcycle because it’s convenient; he does it because it’s exhilarating. You know it’s more dangerous to opt for the motorcycle over the car, but there are few better climates for enjoying a motorcycle year-round than...