A motorcyclist who was thrown backward onto the hood of a car driven by a motorist who failed to stop in time for a red light was not entitled to underinsured motorist coverage from the vehicle driver’s insurer. It was an interesting argument made by the plaintiff in the case,…
The Daytona Beach Journal offered up some great news last month when it reported the number of bicycle deaths during the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week had fallen to historic lows this year. Officials told news reporters this had to do with a number of factors, including lower attendance, beefed up…
It was Friday morning when a Fort Lauderdale man got the call of a crash in Davie on South State Road 7. Nothing especially unusual about that. As a tow truck driver, he was used to being called to crash scenes to haul off damaged vehicles so regular traffic patterns…
A 58-year-old man from Coral Springs was recently killed while riding his motorcycle after he was hit on Interstate 95. According to 12 News, the accident happened at roughly 3:00 a.m. The rider was heading down I-95 between Indian Town Road and Donald Ross Road when he was hit from…
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes May 2013 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycles can be easily hidden in traffic, so it critical for motorists to watch for motorcycles to ensure everyone’s safety. “Florida’s mild climate and beautiful scenery make it very attractive for Florida residents to own a…
There are treasure hunts, bicycle raffles, parties, races and so much more. And all these events are a part of Daytona Beach Bike Week. What officials leave out are the risks for motorcycle accidents during this time. Each year, about 500,000 people make their way to the festival for one…
Each and every year, there are more than 12,000 Florida residents who die in car accidents, falls, domestic violence, work-related accidents, burns and other accidents in Stuart City and elsewhere. These numbers, recently released from an injury report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health, conclude…
We’re sitting in the heart of the Daytona Beach Bike Week 2012. This year is the event’s 71st anniversary. Every year, we see thousands and thousands of bikers from across the country flock to the state of Florida for this event. With all of these bikers on our roadways, the…
A recent motorcycle accident in Coral Springs took the life of a motorcyclist and severely injured a vehicle’s passenger. According to 7NEWS, the accident happened at the intersection of Woodside Drive and Sample Road. As the amount of traffic in Florida continues to increase, especially through Spring Break, motorists are…
A recent fatal motorcycle crash involving two brothers on separate bikes has us mindful how speed can increase the dangers of being involved in a motorcycle accident in Coral Springs, Tamarac, Weston and elsewhere in Florida. Wink News Now reports two brothers were each riding motorcycles on Sea Mist Drive…