Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and Statistics
In the US, motorcycle accident fatalities have increased on average over the past decade, while fatalities in passenger-vehicle accidents have decreased. In 2012, the state of Florida ranked as the third highest state in the US for motorcycle accident fatalities. The US Department of Transportation and motorcycle safety experts feel that ramped-up, persistent efforts are… read more
2 Fatal Motorcycle Accidents at Daytona Bike Week
A motorcyclist from New York who traveled to Daytona to attend the Bike Week 2014 passed away in a local hospital after his motorcycle collided with an automobile. The fatal motorcycle crash marked the second accident-related fatality reported in either Volusia or Flagler counties during this year’s bike week, which kicked off on Friday, March 7th…. read more
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Separate, Same-Day Tampa Area Crashes
On Saturday, March 1, two motorcyclists were killed in two separate fatal motorcycle accidents, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The first of the two fatalities took place close to 1:34 p.m. A 23-year-old Tampa man riding a 1997 Suzuki 900 was travelling west on State Road 574 in the left-turn lane. At the same time,… read more
Man Hit by Five Vehicles in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Brandon
On Friday, February 28, a man named Ricky Polk was driving through Brandon on his way to work as he observed two women panicking on the side of the road, both of them jumping up and down and crying. Polk then felt his car strike something and he saw a figure in the rear-view mirror…. read more
Florida’s Premises Liability and Dram Shop Laws – Why Allowing Underage Drinking in Your Home is a Bad Idea
In the state of Florida, all private and commercial property owners are subject to certain liability provisions defined by state premises law. All residents of Florida bear the burden of general responsibility for the safety of any person who sets foot into their home or onto their property. Premises law applies especially to cases of… read more
Pedestrian Accident Statistics – Studies Show Pedestrian Fatality Rates are Higher in Cities and Urban Areas
Pedestrian accident fatalities occur primarily in urban areas, according to historical data. Vehicle factors also are important. In pedestrian accidents, the most serious physical trauma responsible for disabling injuries and death comes from pedestrians impacting vehicle bumpers, hoods, or the windshield areas of automobiles. In addition to traffic solutions innovations such as warning devices and medians,… read more