The Orlando Sentinel reported that a Kissimmee motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 41-year-old motorcyclist Monday evening when a car turned in front of him, causing a collision.
According to the accident report filled out by responding emergency agencies, the motorcyclist, an Orlando resident 41 years of age, was riding north on South Poinciana Boulevard near Old Tampa Highway when a van turned left in front of him.
The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead after succumbing to his injuries. The van’s driver, a man 33 years of age, was not injured in the vehicular accident. The accident is being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NickiSwift.com reported on the long-term effects of the death of famous singer/actress Bella Thorne, who was killed on a Florida road in 2007 while riding a motorcycle. “My father died in a motorcycle accident. I’m not mature enough to accept the responsibility of perhaps taking someone else’s life,” Thorne noted, discussing why she waited so long in life to get her driver’s license. She also discussed how hard it was financially to survive after his death before she got her big break on Disney’s hit show “Shake It Up”.
The Daily Commercial reported recently that both motorcyclists were killed in a two-vehicle accident along County Road 44A in Eustis, FL on the evening of Sunday, May 2, 2021. According to a press release issued by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred between 7:25 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)...
Motorcycle crashes are one of the most dangerous types of collisions a person can be involved in. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that 80% of all motorcycle crashes involve injury or death to the rider. Most of the accidents involving injury also included the rider being ejected from the motorcycle. Most motorcycle-vehicle collisions...
A series of recent motorcycle accidents is a reminder of Florida’s high rate of injuries and deaths from such crashes. In Miami, a fatal motorcycle crash closed multiple lanes of I-95. A Punta Gorda man was killed in a motorcycle accident on I-75. In Boynton Beach, four motorcyclists died in crashes in a two-week period...
Motorcycle clubs have a long history in America. The first recorded motorcycle club formed in 1903. It was a merging of the New York Motorcycle Club with the Alpha Motorcycle Club of Brooklyn to become the Federation of American Motorcyclists. Later, the American Motorcyclist Association was formed. Many local motorcycle clubs are law-abiding citizens who...
Fatal motorcycle accident involving motorist’s left-hand turn
A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a man from Lakeland, Florida, when his bike collided with an SUV. The accident occurred on Thursday, November 24, at 9:05 p.m., in the 3100 block of South Florida Avenue. According to the Lakeland Police Department, traffic was blocked for three hours following the crash, which is under...
Is Spinal Surgery Necessary After a Motorcycle Crash?
South Florida seems to have just the right weather for motorcyclists to ride all year long. Although riding motorcycles can be exhilarating and adventurous, it can also be quite dangerous, even with the great weather that Florida provides to riders. Because there are many motorists rushing about on Florida streets and highways, it makes for...
How To Choose a Motorcycle Helmet
In the Sunshine State, if you are at least 21 years old and carry a minimum of $10,000 in a medical insurance policy, then you can bypass the helmet law. However, the question is: Why would you want to increase your risk for injuries? Although most people know that wearing a motorcycle helmet can keep...
Unhelmeted Motorcycle Rider Dies in Florida Motorcycle Crash – Helmet Law Revisited
On November 20th, 2011, a motorcycle passenger was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash in Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Basmattie Persad, 43, was not wearing her helmet at the time of the motorcycle crash. She was riding on her uncle’s motorcycle without a helmet; however, her uncle Ramlakhan Singh, 58, of Groveland,...
A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you in multiple ways, including investigating the accident, identifying the negligent party, negotiating with the insurer, preparing your case for trial, and representing you in court to recover compensation for your losses. A Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyer will have experience handling these complicated cases and fight for your family...
Can You Receive Compensation For A Motorcycle Accident If You Weren’t Wearing A Helmet In Florida?
In most cases, you can receive compensation for a motorcycle accident if you weren’t wearing a helmet in Florida. However, this may reduce your payout. Call us as soon as possible after your accident. We can fight for your best interests and pursue the maximum compensation available to you based on the facts of your...
Is it Illegal to Drive a Motorcycle Without a Helmet in Florida?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. Florida law generally requires protective headgear for motorcycle riders, but the statutes include exceptions to the rule. Florida’s General Rule for Motorcycle Helmet Use Florida Statute § 316.211 prohibits people from driving or riding on a motorcycle without a motorcycle helmet. The headgear must meet...
Motorcycle Fatality Rates in Florida Among Highest in Nation
According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), motorcycle fatality rates in Florida are among the highest in the nation, with 590 people killed by such crashes in 2022 alone. There are many ways you can help to prevent motorcycle fatalities, including by riding safely and watching out for motorcyclists. If you do...