Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Atlanta Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Sudden Rideshare and Delivery Stops
Atlanta motorcyclists regularly share crowded city streets with rideshare cars and delivery vehicles moving between traffic and the curb. A driver watching an app for a passenger, restaurant, apartment entrance, or delivery address can brake suddenly or cut toward the curb with little warning. For a motorcyclist traveling behind or alongside that vehicle, the… Read More »
Seattle Motorcycle Accidents Involving Streetcar Tracks: When Embedded Rails Cause a Rider to Lose Control
Seattle’s streetcar tracks are part of the roadway in some of the city’s busiest neighborhoods. The South Lake Union and First Hill lines place embedded rails alongside ordinary traffic, including areas around Capitol Hill, First Hill, Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District, and South Lake Union. For a motorcyclist, those rails can create a very… Read More »
Filtering Through Traffic: Why This Common Motorcycle Habit Could Cost Florida Riders More Than a Ticket
Anyone who rides a motorcycle in Florida traffic has felt the temptation. Cars are stopped bumper to bumper, the sun is beating down, and there is just enough space between lanes to slip through to the front. It feels efficient, and some riders swear it is safer than idling in traffic. But is it… Read More »
Preventing Motorcycle Accidents
The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that a 27-year-old motorcyclist has died in an accident on Interstate 275 after attempting to pass two vehicles. The St. Petersburg resident was riding his 2017 Yamaha southbound in the left lane of the highway near downtown St. Petersburg when he lost control of his motorcycle. He subsequently… Read More »
All Motorcycle Helmets Are Not Equal
Riding a motorcycle inherently carries serious risks and motorcycle accidents can lead to some of the most devastating and tragic consequences for a rider. These risks are heightened whenever a rider fails to wear protective headgear such as a helmet. And even when riders attempt to be safe by wearing a helmet, the reality… Read More »
Why Every Motorcyclist Should Wear a Helmet
The fresh air. The long, seemingly endless highways with picturesque scenery. The year-round sunshine. Let’s face it, Florida is made for people who love riding motorcycles. However, it is important to never forget the potentially dangerous aspect of this popular sport even while enjoying it as a pastime. An incident in Broward County recently… Read More »
Florida Ranks Worst in the Country for Motorcycle Fatalities
Florida roads are a dangerous place for motorcyclists. In fact, the state once again has been ranked the worst in the country for motorcycle fatalities. A recent AAA study found a 30 percent increase in motorcycle deaths between 2014 and 2015. While motorcycles account for 3 percent of vehicles, they are involved in more… Read More »
How to Prove Fault in a West Palm Beach No Contact Motorcycle Accident
Florida leads the nation in motorcycle accident fatalities, with 491 recorded deaths in 2012. According to records, motorcycle deaths account for one in every five traffic deaths in Florida each year. Accidents that did not result in fatalities still resulted in injuries that were severe and even debilitating. Despite the outstanding numbers, many motorcycle… Read More »
How To File a Successful Motorcycle Accident Claim
As a motorcyclist, you have just as much right to the road as any other motor-vehicle operator, yet, when you get into an accident on your motorcycle, all of a sudden you are liable for the simple fact that you were on two wheels instead of four. As a motorcyclist, it is difficult to… Read More »
Tampa Bay Times Goes In Depth On One Victim’s Struggle
A recent article by The Tampa Bay Times put the spotlight on one auto accident victim’s struggle to recover a record $18 million verdict from the city and the struggles he endured since the accident. The article follows the story of Ramiro Companioni Jr., a man who almost died in a horrific motorcycle crash… Read More »