Motorcyclist killed in crash on Poinciana Boulevard
CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE. As drivers on the roadway we should always take precautions to look twice ensuring no motorcycles are coming before making left-hand turns or changing lanes, as a motorcyclist can be riding in your blind spot. Yesterday, a 52-year-old man was killed after Florida Highway Patrol troopers […]
Girl Injured in Crash Involving Chiefs Coach Britt Reid Is Out of Coma
Ariel, a 5-year-old girl who was critically injured in a car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid, is out of her coma. Tiffany Verhulst, the organizer of a GoFundMe page for Ariel’s family, posted the update late Monday night, writing, “Ariel is awake.” Ariel was one of two children injured in the Feb. 4 […]
2 people dead after crash on I-95 near Miami Gardens Drive exit
Authorities have said that two people were killed in the wreck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the southbound express lanes near the exit for Miami Gardens Drive. The accident involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Saturn sedan, troopers said. Two occupants who were inside the Saturn died at the scene, […]
Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash
The death of Dale Earnhardt from a crash during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is considered the darkest day in the history of NASCAR. The 20th anniversary of his death is coming up on Feb. 18 and the stock car racing community is noting that his legacy includes dramatic improvements in the […]
Improve Your Motorcycle’s Visibility to Other Drivers
One of the saddest things we hear from drivers who have struck a motorcycle is that they never even saw the person riding. As a rider, you must remember that the ease and efficiency that comes with a smaller vehicle also presents a large danger to the rider, in that it is more difficult for […]
Motorcycles and the Law in Florida
In Florida, we enjoy many freedoms and benefits to riding motorcycles. There are still important laws you need to know and follow, though, and because of the unique nature of a bike, there are more specialized rules to remember. Florida has the second-highest number of registered motorcycles in the country, but it is also near […]
What to Expect from Your First Visit with a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
If you are a biker, you understand that motorcycle riding is more than just a means of transport. For many, it is a whole lifestyle. The immense benefits of efficiency, freedom, and economy do not come without risk, however. Many motorcyclists can’t imagine themselves ever winding up in an attorney’s office, but motorcycles are the […]
Motorcycle Bias and How to Fight It
Similar to any group that does things a little different than how most people do it, motorcycle riders are subject to biases against who they are and what the practice of riding a motorcycle actually entails. Adding fuel to the fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are 28 times as likely to […]
FATAL CRASH: 32-Year-Old Melbourne
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 32-year-old man from Melbourne died Tuesday morning after a motorcycle crash on US-1 near 1st Street, south of Cocoa. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. when a motorcyclist lost control of the bike while traveling northbound on US-1, crossed into the median and into […]
10 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Car accidents are scary, but they happen more commonly than we would like. Even if everyone involved in the accident comes out relatively unscathed, the details in the aftermath of an accident are the last thing someone wants to deal with when they were on their way to work or a social engagement. However, tempting […]
