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Florida Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accident in Brandon Kills One
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- Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Use Caution | Florida Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
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- Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on I-275 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pinellas County
Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
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Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
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Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence
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Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident in Brandon Kills One
A Tampa man died Monday afternoon after he was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle. The victim was riding his motorcycle on Parsons Avenue in Brandon when a car turned in front of him. The motorcycle accident occurred around 12 p.m. on Monday.Tampa Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck killed a local Tampa man on Monday. The victim was killed when he crashed into a pickup truck that turned in front of him. The motorcycle accident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon.Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Use Caution | Florida Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
Fatal accidents between motorists and motorcycle riders increased 131% between 1998 and 2008. The most common cause of motorcycle riders deaths is drivers not seeing them. A car or truck turning left in front of a motorcycle is a dangerous situation, and often results in a motorcyclist suffering fatal injuries.Lakeland Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A 24 year-old Lakeland motorcyclist died when his 2009 Yamaha crashed with a car, a 1999 Lexus driven by a 17 year-old. The car driver apparently turned into the motorcycle rider's path while making a left turn, causing the rider to brake and overturn his bike,sliding into the side of the car.Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on I-275 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pinellas County
A motorcyclist and his passenger, James Lichtenberg and Kelly Lichtenberg, were traveling south on I-275, near the Ulmerton Rd. exit when their motorcycle was rear-ended by a hit and run driver of a maroon truck who left the scene of the crash.Riverview Motorcyclist Dies in Collision | Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
A motorcyclist, James R. Clanton, died in a collision with a pickup truck driven by Syndnee Jones when the vehicles collided on U.S. 301 at the entrance to I-75.Motorcyclists Gather in Volusia County for Daytona Beach Bike Week
Motorcycle riders will gather for the 69th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week's 10-day event in Volusia County Feb. 26-March 7.Motorcyclist Killed in Collision | Port Richey Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
A motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck on US 19 near Gulf View Square Mall when the driver of the truck turned left into his path.Emergency Workers Injured in Crash Scene | State Road 50 Accident
A Emergency Crew tending to a motorcycle and car accident were involved in a second accident when a vehicle drove into the crash scene on State Road 50 near Orlando.Woman Killed in Motorcycle Accident | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
On I 275 in St. Petersburg, a couple on a motorcycle lost control when loosing a wheel and crashed. Janet Riley was pronounced dead at the scene.St. Petersburg Motorcycle Car Collision | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A day after a motorcycle crash in St. Petersburg killed a local man, there has been another motorcycle car collision at 38th St. and 75th Ave. Reports say injuries were minor and names of the injured were not yet available.Seminole Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash | Seminole Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
Justin Scott Murray, 30, of Seminole died in a motorcycle crash in St. Petersburg on Tyrone Blvd. Murray who was reportedly wearing a helmet, was thrown from his bike when he hit a curb and lost control of his motorcycle.Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Motorcycle Accident | Seminole Accident Lawyer
A death from a pedestrian walking across Starkey Road in Seminole occured involving a motorcycle and crosswalk. Lowell Schissel and Randel Allen Toombs were involved in the accident.Two Motorcyclists Critically Injured Following St. Petersburg Crash | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
Two motorcyclists were critically injured when they were struck by a car whose driver swerved to avoid hitting a homeless man crossing Central Ave. near Sunst Dr. S. in St. Petersburg. The driver of the car, Jacklyn Nugent, swerved into the path of the two motorcycles driven by Sherman Miller and Matthew Jones. The pedestrian and Nugent were not injured in the wreck.Motorcycle Accident on Indian Rocks Beach Bridge Kills 1 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Travis Eugene Fales died Saturday when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on the Indian Rocks Beach Bridge in Indian Rocks Beach.Fatal Motorcycle Crash | Indian Rocks Bridge | Fatal Accident Lawyer Indian Rocks
A 59-year-old man, Robin Meyer died in a fatal motorcycle crash on S. R. 688 at 5th Ave and Indian Rocks Bridge when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete barrier.St. Petersburg Officer Hit in Crash | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A St. Petersburg Officer was hit while crossing the intersection of 34th Street and 5th Avenue on his motorcycle. The officer was hit by a 2003 SUV driven by Destiny Bedonia Valentine, 18, of St. Petersburg.Plant City Motorcyclist Dies in High Speed Crash | Plant City Motorcycycle Lawyer
A 23-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City died after losing control on Frank Griffin Avenue Sunday evening.Dunedin Man Dies in Motorcycle Pickup Truck Collision | Dunedin Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
Where: Dunedin, Curlew and Fisher Rds.When: Friday, November 6, 2009
What: Motorcycle | Truck Collision
Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies report the death of a Dunedin man in a motorcycle truck collision. Daryl Miles, 44 of Dunedin, the driver of the motorcycle dies at Mease Countryside Hospital on Friday following an early morning crash.
Bay News 9 reported the accident occurred at Curlew and Fisher Rds. when Miles collided with a pickup truck driven by 16-year-old Jordan Francis. Francis and his sister, Brenda Francis, 15.
Investigators are still trying to determine who was at fault in this crash.
Motorcylist Dies and Passenger Injured As Well | Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
What: Motorcycle Accident | CarWhere: US 301 | Tampa
Who: John Wyatt | Wilma Wyatt | Wayne Timothy Gardner
Source: Sp Times
Late Friday night a motorcycle with two passengers and a Camaro were involved in a accident killing one of the people on the motorcyle and injuring the other. The couple on the motorcycle John Wyatt, 75, and Wilma Wyatt, 59 were traveling on US 301 and were struck when Wayne Timothy Gardner pulled onto the median and into the path of the couple. John Wyatt died at the scene.
Actor Brad Pitt Involved in Motorcycle Accident | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Florida
What: Motorcycle AccidentWho: Brad Pitt
Source: The Examiner
Actor Brad Pitt was involved in a motorcycle accident with a parked car. Reports say the paparazzi were following Pitt too closely, causing Pitt to hit a parked car while riding his new motorcycle. As a result, he had minor injuries and exchanged insurance information with the parked car owner. The bike would not start after the wreck and Pitt had to call friends to come help him out.
Motorcyclist Injured in Wrong Way Crash in Carrollwood | Carrollwood Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
What: Motorcycle Accident | Wrong WayWhere: Carrollwood | South Village Drive
Who: Patti Valero
In a late night motorcycle accident involving a car and a motorcycle, 47-year-old motorcyclist, Patti Valero, was driving west on South Village Drive when she came into contact with a pickup truck. She was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries suffered in the crash. The article states the accident is still being investigated.
Excessive Speed and Reckless Driving Cause of Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Florida
In an article in the Tampa Tribune, the Florida Highway Patrol reports the fatal motorcycle accident on I-4, on Wednesday night was due to excessive speed, not obeying traffic laws and not wearing a helmet.Unfortunately, these are things highway patrol troopers see in far too many fatal motorcycle wrecks. Obviously, motorcyclists are vulnerable to mistakes - even without riding recklessly or speeding. Troopers stress the importance of protective gear and proper training.
"Usually other motorists cause collisions with motorcycles. A Florida Department of Highway Safety study that looked at more than 1,500 fatal motorcycle accidents between 1997 and 2002 showed that 60 percent were due to the action of other drivers."
Motorcycle Risky Riding Behavior | Canadian Poll | Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorney | Clearwater
A poll by the Canadian National Traffic Research Foundation suggests many folks believe Canadian motorcyclists are not behaving more or less risky on the roads than other drivers. The public seems less concerned about unsafe motorcycle riders than other road safety issues.Researchers and interest groups, however, say concern is still warranted!
Here's a rundown on the findings of the report:
* The motorcyclist fatality rate in Canada has increased every year.
* Only 3.1% of Canadian motorcyclists report riding without a helmet.
* When involved in a crash, a motorcyclist without a helmet is 40% more likely to suffer a fatal head injury and 15% more likely to suffer a non-fatal injury. (Clearwater Florida Motorcycle Accident attorney website for all you need to know about motorcycle helmets)
* Survey data suggests Canadians believe improvement is needed in decreasing the number of riders who engage in
risky riding behaviors (weaving in and out of traffic; passing other vehicles when it is not safe; performing stunts on public roads; and riding well above the speed limit.)
Both Canadian drivers and motorcyclists agreed on various measures to discourage risky driving behaviors including:
impounding motorcycles for performing stunts on public roads; increased fines for the non-use of helmets for motorcyclists
and an engine size limitation for new motorcycle.
Enjoy the ride but ride safely!
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Bayside Motorcycle Accident Victims Identified | Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
In a recent post in our News Section, the people involved in a terrible motorcycle crash in Clearwater on the Bayside Bridge that had involved 5 motorcycles going at a high rate of speed have been identified. 39-year-old Michael J. Parasi, of Odessa, Allen R. Vanett, 40, of New Port Richey, Armondo G. Bonafe, 26, of Largo, and Felix M. Borges, 25, of St. Petersburg. Vanett, Parasi, Spencer and Bonafe were listed in serious condition at the time of the accident. Click Here to read the full story.
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