While a motorcycle can be an exhilarating way to get around, they are more prone to accidents. This is especially true when other passenger vehicles share the road as motorcycles are less visible than the other cars and trucks on the roadways. There are a few things that you can do, however, to increase your visibility while riding a motorcycle.
Dark colored motorcycles can actually make a bike even harder to see. Choose a brightly colored motorcycle to increase visibility. In addition to riding a brightly colored bike, wearing bright safety gear, such as helmets and vests designed to reflect light can also increase visibility. These are two of the primary ways that motorcyclists increase their visibility.
The Tampa Bay Times reports that a man from Pinellas intentionally struck a motorcyclist with his vehicle. 35-year-old Jonathan Edward Blaine is facing numerous charges in the incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon. The accident took place in the area of Lake St. George Drive and Langstaff Drive in Palm Harbor.
At about 2:15 p.m. Florida State Patrol troopers reported to an accident reported between a vehicle and a motorcycle. The call indicated that the two people involved in the crash were arguing. Blaine said that a speeding motorcycle came up behind him and hit his vehicle. Blaine then voluntarily let troopers see the dashcam video of the collision.
The footage revealed that prior to the accident, Blaine had been driving straight without any side to side movements. The vehicle then jerked to the left, striking the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, who was not named, was injured and wished to prosecute. Blaine was taken into custody following a period where he resisted and actively fought officers. One officer was injured in the confrontation.
Blaine’s bond was set at $80,000.
2010 Florida Motorcycle Statistics The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles revealed their 2010 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, which highlights motorcycle crash statistics in Florida. The numbers were released in August and indicated that Florida motorcycle fatalities decreased between 2009 and 2010. The total decrease was approximately 4.7 percent, which works out to about 19 people respectively....
College student suffers severe injuries in motorcycle accident A junior at the University of Central Florida (UCF) suffered severe injuries in a Florida motorcycle accident on the State road 408 in Orlando. As reported in the Orlando Sentinel, Radley Gillis, age 21, was riding home from work on his bike. His friend, Jake Adler, age 20, was driving behind him in his truck...
Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Florida and the U.S. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups who use the roads, and are at risk for sustaining serious injuries if an accident occurs. The motorcycle fatality rate is much higher than that for passenger cars or light trucks. Number of Motorcycle Accidents in Florida and the Greater U.S. In Florida in 2012, there were...
How To Choose a Motorcycle Helmet In the Sunshine State, if you are at least 21 years old and carry a minimum of $10,000 in a medical insurance policy, then you can bypass the helmet law. However, the question is: Why would you want to increase your risk for injuries? Although most people know that wearing a motorcycle helmet can keep...
What Is The Most Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts state that speeding, lack of valid licenses, and alcohol impairment were all significant causes of motorcycle crashes and fatal crashes. The NHTSA also reports that in order to avoid accidents, motorcycle drivers should practice motorcycle safety in the form of: Being familiar with their bike...
What Is a Major Cause of Death in Motorcycle Accidents? Head injury is a major cause of death in motorcycle accidents. The Insurance Information Institute reports that helmets save the lives of many motorcyclists and that universal helmet use by motorcycle operators and passengers could save hundreds of more lives every year. A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Cause Death After a Motorcycle Accident A traumatic...
How Fault Is Determined After a Motorcycle Crash If a person is injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida, the party who is at fault for the accident could be financially liable for any damage they cause. A Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyer could help evaluate the facts of a crash and determine who is ultimately to blame. This is an important early step...
What Is the Average Compensation for a Motorcycle Accident? There is no average compensation for motorcycle accident victims since the types and amounts of recoverable damages will vary significantly from one injured party to another. It can even vary greatly between a motorcyclist and a passenger injured in the same accident while riding the same bike. The compensation you receive depends on the severity...