The number of motorcyclist fatalities is on the rise. According to the most recent statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), were more than 450 riders who were killed in 2011. That compares to 385 killed in 2010. According to the Sun Sentinel, this is…
A recent motorcycle accident at the intersection of Summerlin and Royal Palm illustrates the winter riding risks many of us face in coming months. One of the men who ran out to the scene of the accident is now calling on residents of the area to pay more attention to…
Riders up north are getting a few last rides in before putting the motorcycles away for the winter months. But here in Florida, motorcyclists are gearing up for the beginning of a long riding season. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, have…
A recent accident in Fort Myers took the life of a motorcyclist. According to The News-Press, the accident happened on Fowler Street when the motorcyclist ran into a van after it reportedly turned in front of him. The accident happened just after 12:00 p.m. Officers with the Fort Myers Police…
In 2011, the number of motorcycle accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere remained the same as the previous year while the overall number of motor vehicle accidents took a steep decline nationwide. The nation experienced fewer fatal accidents than at anytime since 1949. Yet motorcyclists were some of the only…
As our Fort Myers accident lawyers recently discussed, the entire month of May is used to raise awareness about motorcyclists on our roadways. It’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During this time, drivers are asked to be more cautious. Up north, riders…
Motorcyclists face some of the highest risks for fatal accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. Recent statistics reveal that more and more drivers over the age of 45 are riding. Still, riders of all ages are at serious risks for accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and…
The Fort Myers motorcycle accident attorneys at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, are taking a comprehensive look at motorcycle safety as we head into the the heart of Spring Break and the summer riding season. We’d like to discuss some of the previous years’ statistics and…
Our Sebring motorcycle accident attorneys have been talking about the risks associated with summer riding in Florida. Did you know that most motorcycle accidents happen in the month of March, April and May? This is because that’s in the middle of Spring Break and the summer riding season. We’re in…
As we recently reported on our Florida Injury Lawyer Blog, Daytona Beach Bike Week 2012 is taking place this month. During this time, we can expect thousands of motorcyclists to be on roadways across the state, requiring heightened awareness from motorists of all kinds. One of the most important aspects…