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Florida Motorcycle Accidents

           Clearwater | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer

You've ridden your motorcycle for years without an accident, and your life is now dramatically changed due to the negligence or carelessness of another driver. The other driver suddenly turned into your path, changed lanes without looking or failed to yield the right of way. The results are always serious and, very often, tragic.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that based on miles driven, the number of motorcycle deaths is 35 times higher than that of cars. The very freedom your bike provides leaves you vulnerable to catastrophic physical injuries unlike  the irresponsible car driver who frequently  walks away unharmed. The emotional and psychological trauma you and your family are experiencing is just as devastating.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles reports  a steady increase in the number of motorcycle fatalities since 2005, in Florida. Florida leads  the nation in motorcycle deaths, exceeding California and Texas. These statistics may be further complicated by the fact that Florida has no helmet law and has no requirement for mandatory medical insurance. 

At the Law Firm of James W. Dodson, we find most victims of motorcycle crashes, who have suffered serious injuries, have no medical insurance. Consequently, it is essential an experienced accident  lawyer be hired immediately to begin a prompt  investigation of the motorcycle accident case, to secure witness statements, and to look for every possible source of insurance coverage.

Attorney James W. Dodson began his career as a state and federal prosecutor. He has more than 20 years of  successfully pursuing the rights of accident victims who have suffered serious and castastrophic injuries. His practice is limited exclusively to representation of  personal injury clients just like you. Rather than relying on advertising, his clients are referred through lawyers, professionals, and clients who have confidently placed their trust and respect in him. He and his staff  focus their personal attention on each client, providing straightforward advice and committment  to client service. Rest assured all calls and questions are answered promptly, courteously  and directly.

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Suffering a personal injury through no fault of your own can be a nightmare for you and your family. We can help. Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Attorney Jim Dodson will use his strong litigation background and years of representing accident and injury victims to recover the compensation you deserve. 

Our committment is to maximize the physical, emotional and financial recovery of each client we represent.
Contact Us for a FREE  consultation. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. Your case will be handled on a contingency fee basis. You will pay no fee until we successfully recover fair compensation  for your injuries.

Motorcycle crashes commonly result in:

• serious head injuries, neck injuries and back injuries
• spinal injuries
• broken bones
• knee injury
• amputation
• dismemberment
• paralysis
• traumatic brain injury
• wrongful death 

Blog for Florida Motorcycle Accidents

• Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Use Caution | Florida Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
• Lakeland Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash
• Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on I-275 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pinellas County
• Riverview Motorcyclist Dies in Collision | Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
• Motorcyclists Gather in Volusia County for Daytona Beach Bike Week
• Motorcyclist Killed in Collision | Port Richey Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
• Emergency Workers Injured in Crash Scene | State Road 50 Accident
• Woman Killed in Motorcycle Accident | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• St. Petersburg Motorcycle Car Collision | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Motorcycle Accident | Seminole Accident Lawyer
• Seminole Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash | Seminole Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
• Two Motorcyclists Critically Injured Following St. Petersburg Crash | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
• Motorcycle Accident on Indian Rocks Beach Bridge Kills 1 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• Fatal Motorcycle Crash | Indian Rocks Bridge | Fatal Accident Lawyer Indian Rocks
• St. Petersburg Officer Hit in Crash | St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• Plant City Motorcyclist Dies in High Speed Crash | Plant City Motorcycycle Lawyer
• Dunedin Man Dies in Motorcycle Pickup Truck Collision | Dunedin Motorcycle Crash Lawyer
• Motorcylist Dies and Passenger Injured As Well | Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• Actor Brad Pitt Involved in Motorcycle Accident | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Florida
• Motorcyclist Injured in Wrong Way Crash in Carrollwood | Carrollwood Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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Florida Personal Injury Video Blog | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson

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• Sudden Medical Emergency Defense in a Car Wreck
• Pedestrian Safety in Florida | Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Library for Florida Motorcycle Accidents:

• Motorcycle Fatalities Due to Head Injury, Chest and Abdominal Trauma   
  Description: Motorcycle crash victims admitted to various hospitals were reviewed to identify factors that are likely to predict reduced survival. Of the 1239 patients who required admission to the hospital, 74 died. Head injury followed by chest and abdominal trauma were found to predict a reduced survival rate.
• Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws   
  Description: State of Florida Helmet laws and equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.
• Do Motorcycle Helmets Interfere with the Vision and Hearing of Riders? [PDF]   
  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored a study to assess the effect of wearing a helmet upon the ability of motorcycle riders 1) to visually detect the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes before changing lanes and 2)to detect traffic sounds when operating at normal highway speeds.
• 10 Quick Tips All Car and Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles [PDF]   
  Description: Ten quick tips all car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation [PDF]   
  Description: Article: A comprehensive guide to all you should know about motorcycle safety and helmets.
• Gene Pearson Motorcycle Awareness Foundation   
  Description: In memory of her beloved son, Gene, Diane Pearson has established a website and a passionate crusade to raise public awareness of motorcycle riders on our Florida roads. She has distributed over 56,000 free bumper stickers-"Look Twice Save A Life-Motorcycles Are Everywhere", over the past 2 1/2 years.
• Daytona Beach "Bike Week Survival Guide"   
  Description: A "Survival Guide" for everything you need to know about Bike Week Events in the Greater Daytona Beach Area for motorcycle riders. The site also includes information for bikers on accommodations, upcoming event dates and the 2009 Bike Week calendar.
• American Motorcyclist Magazine   
  Description: Description: American Motorcyclist Magazine covers every aspect of motorcycling. Monthly issues detail people, places and events from road ralies to road races that make up the American motorcycling experience. Plus, you will find in-depth stories on the legislative issues that affect your right to ride, and the most comprehensive schedule of road-riding and competition events anywhere.
• Iron Horse Motorcycle Helmets   
  Description: Iron Horse Helmets is an online family owned business offering a comprehensive line of motorcycle helmets to the "true" motorcycle rider.
• American Motorcyclist Association   
  Description: The American Motorcyclist Association focuses on motorcycle rights, motorcycle riding, and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and off-road motorcycle riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur motorcycle racing events.
• 2008 Florida Motorcycle Licensure Law   
  Description: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles answers questions about new laws for motorcycle licensure which take effect July 1, 2008.

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Frequent Questions for Florida Motorcycle Accidents:

• I was in a motorcycle accident and now my knee is painful. What type of knee injury could I have?
• Is there a minimum age requirement for motorcycle passengers in the state of Florida?
• Is motorcycle passenger insurance required in Florida?
• My husband insists on buying a motorcycle. What insurance should he have to protect the family if he is injured in a crash?

Videos about Florida Motorcycle Accidents:

• Do I Have to Carry Motorcycle Insurance in Florida?
• Florida Bikers | Don't Get on Your Motorcycle Without This
• How Important is an Early Investigation After a Florida Motorcycle Accident?

Web Resources for Florida Motorcycle Accidents:

• Motorcycle Accident Database

  Description: Use this Tampa Tribune Motorcycle Database for accident victims involved in motorcycle crashes in Tampa Bay.

• Harley Davidson Owners Group

  Description: The Harley Owners Group, or H.O.G., is the world’s largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization, with more than a million members and 900 local chapters located around the globe

• American Motorcyclist Association

  Description: The American Motorcyclist Association is a 210,000-member organization with an unparalleled 73-year history of pursuing, protecting and promoting the interests of the world’s largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts.

• Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | Motorcycle Safety Foundation

  Description: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety when in the operation of a motorcycle. Helpful driving tips and links for motorcycle riders.

• National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety

  Description: A brief, chronological history of motorcycling

• Motorcycle Operator Manual

  Description: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has made this manual available to help novice motorcyclists reduce their risk of having a motorcycle crash. The manual conveys essential safe riding information and has been designed for use in licensing programs.

• Public Service Announcement about Motorcycle Helmets

  Description: A Public Service Announcement stressing the importance of motorcycle helmets and the importance of selecting a helmet with a D.O.T. compliant label which meets U.S. manufacturing standards required by law. The video also includes information for motorcyclists on how to get a proper fit with their bike helmet.

• A Promotional Planning Guide for Motorcycle Safety

  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a planner to be used by individuals complete with marketing materials, media tools and marketing ideas, all geared toward motorcycle riders, in an effort to promote motorcycle safety awareness. The materials are tailored to fit your local needs while partnering with other states, communities, and organizations across the country, utilizing the "Share the Road" theme.

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