Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Reducing The Risks Of Motorcycle Accidents In Miami
Motorcyclists face significant risks on the road. One wrong move on their part or on the part of other motorists can leave them suffering serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Motorcycle accidents in Miami continue to happen on an unfortunately frequent basis. During the month of May, which was Motorcycle Safety Month, here are some… Read More »
How Does Lane Splitting Affect Liability In A Motorcycle Accident?
Lane splitting is not an uncommon occurrence on our roads, even though the practice of riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic is not legal in Florida. Splitting lanes is also one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents. Since Florida law makes it illegal to ride between the lanes or rows of traffic,… Read More »
6 Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Motorcycles in Miami During the Motorcycle Season
The motorcycle season is already here, which is why you might see a significant number of bikers on the roads of Miami. Florida has the second-highest number of motorcycles in the nation (over 545,000). While riding a motorcycle is a fun activity for thrill-seekers in Miami, those sharing the road with bikers must take… Read More »
Can You Be Found Negligent for Not Wearing a Helmet While Riding a Bicycle or Motorcycle in Florida?
If you were the victim of a bicycle collision or motorcycle accident in Miami or elsewhere in Florida, the fact that you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash could potentially affect your personal injury claim. Since Florida is a comparative negligence state, a motorcyclist or bicyclist who did not… Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Who’s At Fault in Rear-End Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?
Rear-end collisions account for nearly 30% of all car accidents in Florida and other parts of the United States. A rear-end crash can cause minor or severe injuries depending on the size of the vehicles, speed, and other factors. For a motorcyclist, a rear impact can be devastating and, in some cases, a fatal… Read More »
Scooters, Scooters Everywhere
As with all things technology, these days, the introduction of new products is constant. While the first computer took years to develop, once personal computers hit the market, the public has been inundated with newer and newer versions on a more frequent basis. Similarly, the development of electric scooters is seeing the same pattern…. Read More »
The Complexities of Determining Motorcycle Accident Liability
Operating a motor vehicle on the roadways will always carry some risk, and car and motorcycle accidents do happen. To reduce this risk, vehicle operators must conduct themselves according to a reasonable standard of care to ensure that not only do they not put themselves and their passengers in a dangerous situation, but that… Read More »
The Dangers of Motorcycling
There are many advantages to being in Florida. Besides the beaches and the water, the weather may be the biggest asset. And what could be better than to ride around the State in a motorcycle, wind in the face and through the hair? Just the thought of biking down US 1 from Miami to… Read More »
Who to Sue for a Motorcycle Accident Injury
Motorcycles represent freedom and the open road in America, and offer a unique perspective of touring the country if a person is so inclined. For all the strictures of society a motorcycle metaphorically shrugs off, they unfortunately also expose riders to a high risk of serious injury in case of an accident. Motorcycle accidents… Read More »
