Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
What are the Top Causes of Motorcycle Collisions?
In the attached video, attorney C. Randall Austin from The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., highlights the top causes of motorcycle collisions and why motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road. Understanding these risks is essential for all road users to promote safety and prevent accidents. Motorcycle accidents often stem from driver… Read More »
What Are the Common Misconceptions About Motorcycle Accidents and Legal Rights for Me in Florida?
I’m Attorney Randall Austin, licensed in Florida. Often, I’m asked about motorcycle accidents and the unique issues involved. If injured, you’ll receive compensation, similar to a car accident. Some believe there are differences in insurance or recovery amounts, but it depends on personal injury protection coverage. In Florida, those under 21 must wear… Read More »
How Can I Handle Disputes with Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Crash?
Laurie Hannan Anton, a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro answers commonly asked questions after a motorcycle crash. Take these key steps: seek immediate medical attention, involve law enforcement, exchange information, document the scene, collect witness statements, and notify your insurance company for reports. Preserve evidence by photographing damage… Read More »
What Types of Compensation Are Possible After a Motorcycle Injury Accident?
I’m Randall Austin. When a client is involved in a motorcycle accident, they ask me “What kind of damages can I recover from my injuries?” Motorcycle accidents are no different from auto accidents or truck accidents in the sense that you can claim for all of your injuries. Unfortunately for the accident victim in… Read More »
How Can a Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorney Assist Victims?
Even in the sunshine state of Florida, it rains. If you’ve ever ridden your motorcycle in the rain, you must be much more cautious. Heavy rain causes dangerous road conditions. Even after the rain stops falling, the road is sometimes still wet enough to cause road accidents. If you’re a motorcyclist who was in… Read More »
Proving Liability After a Florida Motorcycle Crash Isn’t Easy
Florida is uniquely prone to motorcycle crash and is among the states with the highest amount of motorcycle collisions. Proving Liability After a Florida Motorcycle Crash Unfortunately, proving liability for a motorcycle accident case is challenging. Many insurance companies and courts have unfair biases toward motorcyclists, seeing them as risk-takers. That doesn’t mean this… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety: Debunking Some Common Myths
Florida experiences great weather throughout the year. This makes this state an ideal place to ride a motorcycle. It is estimated that Florida has over 600,000 registered motorcycles. However, while riding a motorcycle may be fun and exhilarating, it poses a significant danger to riders and passengers. If you are a motorcyclist, it is… Read More »
The Importance Of Taking Pictures After A Motorcycle Accident
According to the Florida Highway and Safety of Motor Vehicles (“FLHSMV”), there were 9,085 motorcycle crashes in Florida in 2022. The FLHSMV reports that 585 people died, and 7,817 were injured in motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2022. Unfortunately, people who are involved in motorcycle accidents are at a high risk of suffering severe… Read More »
Most Common Causes Of Crashes Between Vehicles And Motorcycles
Openness and exposure make riding a motorcycle enticing. However, these same features make riding a motorcycle quite dangerous. The III reports that in 2020 there were 5,579 motorcyclist fatalities. As it pertains to injuries, the III reports that there were 83,000 motorcyclist injuries in the same year. While motorcyclists face many hazards while traveling… Read More »
Road Rash Injuries In Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are quite popular in the Sunshine State. In fact, the only U.S. state with more motorcycles than Florida is California. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, California and Florida have the largest number of registered motorcycles by large margins. According to the IIHS, in 2018, there were 950,780 on-road motorcycles registered… Read More »
