Glick Law Firm, P.A.

Perhaps you have noticed the number of motorcycles has increased on the roads lately. A couple of obvious reasons for this are that the weather has warmed up, and those with motorcycles are back on the roads after winter weather. Another reason is that rising gas prices have convinced many people that a motorcycle is a better choice than an SUV. Add to this that riding a motorcycle is a trendy thing to do, and the numbers increase even further. And with this increase in riders on the road, the number of motorcycle accidents has increased, too.

Many things cause motorcycle accidents, but some of the reasons that accidents are on the rise is that there are more inexperienced riders on the road. Just because it seems like a good idea to trade in your car or truck for a motorcycle does not mean that you can drive one like another type of vehicle. Take safety and training courses before you ride.

Florida is a destination for many tourists. This means that there will simply be more people on the roads. Motorcycles are small and fast, and are not necessarily going to be seen by a car that is trying to turn. Many riders are killed because the driver of the automobile simply didn’t see them coming.

Add to this the prevalence of riders under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and you have a very lethal combination of factors that lead to devastating accidents.

If you are going to ride a motorcycle, take the time to learn to drive it properly. And wear a helmet. Despite the fact that helmets save lives, many motorcyclists ignore this. Most of those killed in motorcycle accidents die from traumatic head and brain injuries. In Florida, wearing a helmet is not required for those over 21 if they have a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance.

If you have been in a motorcycle accident, please contact us to set up an initial consultation.