Motorcycle Accident Attorneys.

Whether you're enjoying a long, refreshing ride along the highway or just a quick jaunt around town, motorcycles are a popular means of transportation in Florida. They are also a dangerous means of transportation. A collision can knock a motorcyclist off his or her bike, resulting in severe lacerations, broken bones, and spine and/or neck injuries. The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys of The Walker Law Group understand the severity of motorcycle accident injuries and can help victims of motorcycle accidents recover damages.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, reports that in 2012, there were 579 motorcycle accidents in Pinellas County. This is an increase from the two previous years, in which there were only 480 crashes (2010) and 513 crashes (2011). Although the number of fatalities resulting from motorcycle crashes has decreased from 26 fatalities in Pinellas County in 2011 to 22 fatalities in 2012, the number of people injured in motorcycle accidents has increased from 459 injuries in 2011 to 525 injuries in 2012. Statewide, there were 9,394 motorcycle accidents in Florida during 2012, resulting in 457 fatalities and 8,658 injuries.

When a motorcyclist is at fault for an accident or crash, it is typically because the motorcyclist is driving too fast for traffic conditions or is driving aggressively (such as by following other vehicles too closely or weaving in and out of traffic). Conversely, when the driver of a passenger vehicle is at fault for a motorcycle accident, it is typically because the driver was not paying attention to the road around him or her and did not see the motorcyclist.

Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists can take several steps to reduce the likelihood of being involved in a motorcycle accident. These steps range from: