Bicycle Accidents Part II

Because bicycle accidents can result in catastrophic and life threatening injuries, bicyclists need to be especially aware of their surroundings.  People driving cars tend to not pay as much attention to people riding bicycles as they would to those on motorcycles or in other vehicles. Additionally, bicyclists often turn corners very sharply and travel in … Read more

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents can result in some of the most catastrophic and life threatening and life ending injuries. Bicyclists are just as exposed as motorcyclists to injury, however, they tend not to wear helmets as much as motorcyclists. This may be attributable to the fact that motorcyclists generally travel at much greater speeds, and the general … Read more

Not Wearing a Helmet Can Have an Affect on a Motorcycle Injury Case

The state of Florida does not require motorcycle drivers or riders over the age of 21 to wear helmets. In fact, the only legal equipment requirement is to wear approved protective eye wear (Fla. Stat. §316.211(2)(b)). However, in motorcycle injury cases, defense attorneys generally claim motorcycle riders bear some fault for their injuries if they … Read more