Ft. Lauderdale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

South Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the number of registered motorcycles on the road increases, so do fatalities and accidents involving motorbikes. Motorcycles do not have the structural protection and restraining systems that cars, trucks, vans and other enclosed vehicles offer to drivers and passengers. Due to this inherent increased danger, it is very important that motorcyclists themselves and other drivers make themselves more aware to possible dangers that could result in a catastrophic or fatal accident.

Important motorcycle accident statistics to remember include:

Most accidents involving motorbikes occur off main roads
Over half of motorcycle accidents occur at night
Speed is a key factor in a majority of motorcycle crashes
Around 4,000 motorcyclists are killed each year in the United States
A leading cause of such accidents involves the failure of larger vehicles to see/detect the motorcycle

Despite the fact that a motorcyclist is experienced and practiced in handling, maneuvering and safely operating a motorbike, it is still very easy to get in an accident when a larger vehicle is driving dangerously, recklessly, carelessly or otherwise negligently. In fact, many motorcycle accidents are caused by another, larger vehicle violating the motorcyclist’s right of way.

Pompano Beach Motorcycle Safety

Though it is true that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, it can also be a very enjoyable pastime. Motorcycle safety is so important and here are some tips:

Wear a helmet and proper protection
Do not speed
Follow traffic laws
Do not drink and drive
Make sure that you have proper training for your motorcycle
Do not drive unlicensed
Brake safely

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the Ft. Lauderdale area motorcycle accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A. can help you. They are dedicated to providing injured motorcyclists with the legal support they need when they have been in an accident resulting from another person’s negligence.

Contact a Ft. Lauderdale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A. today. Mr. Spingarn serves injured clients throughout Florida, including Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County and Broward County.