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What Should I Do If I Was Involved in a Motorcycle Accident in Miami?

While all motor vehicle accidents are potentially dangerous, motorcycle accidents tend to be even more so. The motorcyclist may be unconscious, and you may be confused about what to do. However, that does not necessarily mean that the accident is your fault.  Below, the motorcycle accident lawyers from Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers discuss...

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Do I Need Florida Motorcycle Insurance?

Motorcycles give their riders a feeling of autonomy and freedom that passenger vehicles cannot provide. Because the State of Florida offers beautiful vistas and warm weather, it’s an ideal place for motorcyclists to ride. However, motorcycle accidents are unpredictable and often have dangerous consequences. If you have or are planning to purchase a motorcycle...

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The Most Common Motorcycle Crash Injuries

With hundreds of miles of open highways, beautiful coastlines, and sunny riding weather year-round, it's no surprise that Florida is a premier destination for motorcyclists. In 2021, there were over 645,000 registered motorcycles across the state. Sadly, riding a motorcycle always comes with significant risks to the health and protection of riders. Limited safety...

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Laws on the Road: What’s the Smallest Street-Legal Motorcycle?

Motorcycles provide a fun way to commute and get around town. Florida, like every other state, has state-specific laws regarding motorcycles. Not all motorcycles are allowed on the road, and riders must follow certain laws to legally operate a motorcycle. While motorcycles are exciting, riders are also accident-prone. If you experience a motorcycle accident...

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What is Lane Splitting?

Florida’s glorious weather means that motorcycles are on the roads year-round. Whether it is a fair perception or not, motorcycle riders often have a bad reputation amongst their fellow travelers. This sentiment isn’t helped by the practice of lane splitting, where motorcycle riders weave in and out of vehicles in the normal flow of...

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What Are the Odds of Surviving a Motorcycle Accident?

If you get on a motorcycle today and drive 20 miles to visit a friend, what are the odds that you will get into an accident and die? The answer is simple. There is no way to know. But if you ask what the odds are that you will die in a motorcycle accident...

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How Likely Are You to Get in a Motorcycle Accident in Miami, FL?

It’s hard to beat the sheer excitement of flying down a Miami highway on a motorcycle. The openness of the bike and freedom of agility when weaving in and out of traffic is part of what makes motorcycles so exhilarating — but this is also why motorcycle accidents can be so dangerous.  Although bikes...

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Why All Motorcycle Riders in Miami Should Wear a Helmet Camera

In Florida, state law requires all motorcycle drivers to wear a helmet unless they are 21 years old and are covered by insurance for at least $10,000 in medical benefits.  While this law requires a helmet, it says nothing about a helmet camera. In fact, motorcycle helmet cameras aren’t mentioned anywhere in state law....

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Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Miami, FL?

With its gorgeous year-round weather, Miami, FL, is the perfect place to ride a motorcycle. However, a motorcycle accident can be dangerous or even fatal without a helmet. Many motorcycle riders wonder just what Miami’s helmet laws are and the penalties for not abiding by them. Helmet Laws in Florida Motorcycle helmet laws apply...

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Can Kids Legally Ride on Backs of Motorcycles in Miami, FL?

Miami weather makes it enjoyable to ride a motorcycle all year. Plus, traveling on a bike can make getting through tough Miami traffic a lot easier. Adults have so much fun on bikes that kids often want to share in the fun, too. This leaves many parents wondering how old their child should be...

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