Keeping motorcyclists safe on the roads is a responsibility that all drivers share. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is the perfect time for everyone to remember that they should watch for motorcycles as they drive. In 2020, there were more than 82,000...
Motorcycle Accidents
Tackling tailgaters as a motorcyclist
Jumping on a motorcycle is a useful way to get around in Tampa. Motorcycles are efficient and nimble, which means you can often get ahead in traffic jams. Unfortunately, some drivers take exception to this. If you’re on two wheels and someone is following too closely...
What injuries are common in a motorcycle wreck?
Motorcycle riding is a favorite pastime for many Americans. However, riding a motorcycle comes with its fair share of risks. Motorcycles do not come with the same safety features as cars. As a result, injuries from motorcycle accidents tend to be severe than those...
Many motorcycle crashes result in severe injuries
Many motorcycle enthusiasts find their choice for commuting to be more fun and rewarding than traveling by car. Some trade-offs exist when choosing to ride a motorcycle in Florida. Namely, the chances for severe injuries might be more significant since a motorcyclist...
Motorcycles: small vehicles with outsized road safety challenges
On interstates and freeways. On non-interstate roads both large and small. On city streets and rural byways. During every month of the year in Florida, and at all times of the day and night. Involving drivers of both sexes and across all age groups. That virtually...
May is the time to remember motorcycle safety
When spring rolls around, many motorcycle drivers break out onto the open road to enjoy the freedom that their motorcycle can offer them. Unfortunately, this means that motorcycle accident rates will increase throughout Florida and other states. That's why May is...
How can you safeguard your finances after a motorcycle accident?
From your physical well-being to your emotional health, there are many different aspects of your life that you need to focus on in the wake of a motorcycle wreck. However, you also need to carefully review the financial impact of a motorcycle collision. For some...
How many people die in motorcycle accidents in Florida?
If you love to ride a motorcycle, you know that your hobby does unfortunately expose you to some risks due to the actions of other drivers. Parked car doors opening in your path and drivers turning in front of you provide just two examples of scenarios you must...
How can you avoid a motorcycle accident at night?
Whether you use your motorcycle as a means of transportation or ride it for recreation, you assume a certain risk every time you get on it. The risk is greater when you ride your motorcycle at night. Even under daylight conditions, motorists can have difficulty...
4 reasons motorcycles face more accidents than passenger vehicles
Riding a motorcycle can give you a sense of freedom on the road, but it also comes with some inherent risks. Without the same level of protection that passenger vehicles offer, an accident is often much more deadly for motorcycle riders. In fact, motorcyclists are...