Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
FAQ: Workers’ Compensation In Florida
It is common for the average person to not understand something until it affects them personally, and this is definitely the case with workers’ compensation law. Almost all workers in Florida are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system, with rare exceptions, but when a person gets hurt on the job, it can feel… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule
In most Florida industries, a bargain of sorts is concluded between an employer and an employee when that employee accepts a job offer. Unless they qualify for an exception, the employer must provide appropriate workers’ compensation coverage that can pay the employee’s bills in the event of an on-the-job injury. In exchange, the employee… Read More »
Recovering From A Florida Motorcycle Crash
The state of Florida consistently ranks high in the number of motorcycle registrations, and several motorcycle-related events happen in the state each year. That said, this much added traffic on Florida highways does lead to an uptick in bike-related accidents, which can cause serious, long-term injuries. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident… Read More »
Factors In Florida Motorcycle Crashes
Because of Florida’s year-round good weather, it is one of the states with the most motorcyclists on the road, and also hosts several bike-themed events throughout the state. However, more cycles on the road does mean a higher number of accidents, and it can be quite difficult in some cases to pinpoint specific causes… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety Laws In Florida
Florida is a bike friendly state, both in terms of bicycles and motorcycles. However, more cycles on the road can lead to more accidents involving cycles, meaning that safety laws become even more important. Many motorcyclists, especially those who do so more casually, may forget or be unaware of safety protocols, which can increase… Read More »
Rising Fatalities In Florida Motorcycle Accidents
For a number of years, Florida has topped lists as either the most dangerous or one of the most dangerous places to ride a motorcycle – and yet people still do it and enjoy it. There are multiple factors that appeal to bikers in the state – but in order to help minimize your… Read More »
The Dangers Of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycling is one of Florida’s favorite pastimes, with one of the largest numbers of bike owners in the United States. However, many Floridians are unaware of the risk they put themselves up against every time they ride. If you are a motorcyclist and fail to take adequate precautions, you could wind up in a… Read More »
Insurance Questions & Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are among the most difficult and dangerous things to experience on Florida roads. Almost 20 percent of all accidents on Florida’s roadways involve a motorcycle, though only around 7 percent of drivers are motorcyclists. Because of this increased frequency, one might imagine insurance coverage for motorcyclists would be higher, but in reality,… Read More »
Factors Facing Motorcycle Accident Victims in Florida
Being in any kind of accident can be life-changing, but motorcyclists perhaps have the greatest potential to suffer catastrophic harm, for a multitude of reasons. If you are in a motorcycle accident, it goes without saying that you may be injured, but there are factors unique to both motorcycle accidents and to Florida itself… Read More »
I Was In A Motorcycle Accident! What Now?
While automobile accidents are difficult and painful to experience, a motorcycle accident actually has a higher likelihood of causing long-term injury or death. Motorcyclists are less protected than automobile drivers, and many accidents happen because a driver may not even see a motorcycle next to them. If you have been hurt after an accident,… Read More »