Motorcycle Accidents — Page 2

Whether you’re new to motorcycle riding or an experienced motorcyclist, you know there are certain steps to take before you can hit the road. For example, you’ll need to get a special motorcycle license, register your motorcycle, and familiarize yourself with the rules of the road. Along with these essential steps, you must also consider…

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 the…

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 in…

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 measures…

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 in…

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 traffic. …

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 versus…

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 are…

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. But…

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 to…