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CBS Channel 47 Fox Channel 30 Jax Action News reported recently that a motorcyclist was killed last Friday morning in Jacksonville after a collision with a car.  According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the incident occurred on Lem Turner Road near the intersection of Lem Turner...

While an exhilarating way to get around, motorcycles are by their nature, less safe than passenger vehicles. Not only do they not offer the rider any protection, but they are also less visible than other vehicles. In 2016, there were 5,286 deaths in motorcycle accidents. That was up 5.1% from the number in 2015. The...

While a motorcycle can be an exhilarating way to get around or just have fun on a day off, but they do come with risks. According to the NHTSA, in 2017, there were 5,172 motorcyclists killed in crashes. This is down 3% from 5,337 in 2016. One possible reason for such a decline could be...

Across college campuses and in downtown areas nationwide, electric scooter rentals are cropping up. The concept is simple: scan a scooter with your phone, pay $1 to start it, then pay by the minute for the use of the scooter. If a person is just zipping from one class to another or from a downtown...

According to motorcycle accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2012, there were 2,030 people killed in single-vehicle motorcycle accidents. Forty-three percent of these motorcyclists were under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher at the time of the wreck. Twenty-seven percent of motorcyclists...

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...

Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups who use the roads, and are at risk for sustaining serious injuries if an accident occurs. The motorcycle fatality rate is much higher than that for passenger cars or light trucks. Number of Motorcycle Accidents in Florida and the Greater U.S.  In Florida in 2012, there were...

Road rash is one of the most common types of injuries that can occur when riding a motorcycle or bicycle. Unlike traveling in a passenger vehicle, when riding a motorcycle or a bicycle, you are more open to injuries like road rash because there is nothing between you and the road if you are in...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the most common motorcycle injury is to a rider’s feet or legs. The organization found that 30% of all non-fatal injuries involve this type of trauma. The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine reports that in the course of their research, they found that the...

Head injury is a major cause of death in motorcycle accidents. The Insurance Information Institute reports that helmets save the lives of many motorcyclists and that universal helmet use by motorcycle operators and passengers could save hundreds of more lives every year. A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Cause Death After a Motorcycle Accident A traumatic...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts state that speeding, lack of valid licenses, and alcohol impairment were all significant causes of motorcycle crashes and fatal crashes. The NHTSA also reports that in order to avoid accidents, motorcycle drivers should practice motorcycle safety in the form of: Being familiar with their bike...

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...