When it comes to road safety, motorcyclists are at a distinct disadvantage, and despite a steady decline in the number of accidents, motorcyclists continue to be overrepresented in traffic fatalities. Not only are motorcycles less “crashworthy” than cars or trucks (which are enclosed), there are other factors that increase the risk of accidents and injuries:…
Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Experienced Motorcycle Accident and Injury Attorney Fighting for Victims on West Palm Beach Roads residents enjoy riding weather year-round, and each year an untold number of motorcycle riders descend on the state for vacations, Daytona Bike Week, and other events. Unfortunately, while is a haven for motorcycle riders, it also leads the nation in motorcycle…
Wrongful Death in Motorcycle Accidents
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you are not alone. Tragically, hundreds of riders die in accidents on Florida’s roads every year, accounting for nearly 20 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the state and more than 10 percent of all motorcycle accident deaths nationwide. Under Florida’s wrongful death law,…
Four-Point Checklist for Motorcycle Safety
As a personal injury lawyer who represents motorcycle accidents victims in Palm Beach County, I have unfortunately seen more than my fair share of life-changing collisions. While I am passionate helping injured riders recover the money that they need for their medical bills and other losses, I would greatly prefer if these accidents never happened…