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Motorcyclists – in Florida and in the rest of the country – face a number of unique difficulties when dealing with the legal and insurance ramifications of an accident.

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When injuries or damages occur in a motorcycle accident, the motorcyclist would be well advised to hire an attorney for many reasons.  

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Florida law does not require motorcyclists over the age of 21 to wear a helmet, though it does require that helmetless riders purchase at least $10k in health insurance coverage to account for the heightened risk they subject themselves to as a result.

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The state of Florida is a rather dangerous place to be a motorcyclist, relatively speaking.  Motorcycle accidents contribute to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries in the state every year (according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 19% of all motor vehicle fatalities in the state are suffered by motorcyclists, despite making up a much smaller percentage of total motorists), and in fact, Florida leads all other states in motorcycle fatalities.

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In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident – as in other motor vehicle accidents – the highest priority is ensuring your safety and good health.  After you have taken the steps necessary to secure reasonable medical attention, however, you should engage in efforts to gather, protect and preserve useful evidence for your eventual motorcycle accident case.

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It is important to “think twice” before settling with an insurance company without first meeting with an attorney. Some injuries may seem minor following an accident, but later can become very problematic.  

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Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is proud to again support the Southwest ABATE 2016 Veterans Christmas Ride. 

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Not every injury in a car or motorcycle crash is evident immediately following the event. Many very serious physical issues may not be obvious for several days or even weeks thereafter.  

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According to USA Today, Florida just experienced its best year  in attracting tourists and visitors to the state with over 100 million people traveling to the Sunshine State in 2015. This does not come without a cost. Florida also ranks third nationwide in fatal truck, car, bicycle and pedestrian accidents.  

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Over the ten-year period, 2004-2014, an estimated 8,517 people were killed in red-light running accidents, and there were 7,700 crashes that involved fatalities relating to red-light runners, according to the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR).  

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