Motorcycle Accidents Blog
The Evolution of Motorcycle Safety
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 19, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsFrom a statistical standpoint, riding a motorcycle in the United States has never been safer. Unfortunately, however, motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities still account for a significant percentage of all motor vehicle collision injuries and fatalities…
Read MoreRiding in Weather Conditions
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 10, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida sees nearly 54 inches of rain each year, and even more here in West Palm Beach – more than 62 inches, according to data from the Florida Climate Center. Rain doesn’t necessarily dictate that a motorcycle driver skip a ride, after all, the sun…
Read MoreFlorida Motorcycle Riding Classes & Schools
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 08, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsEach year thousands of motorcyclists are injured in motorcycle accident s and hundreds more are involved in fatal accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles there were more than 8,600 motorcycle smashes recorded…
Read MoreMotorcycle Passenger Injuries
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 07, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsStatistics provided by A Safer Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles demonstrates that motorcycle accident s totaled for 6,884 injuries, 394 deaths, and 425 damages throughout 2010. Of these accidents, it is evident that many of these crashes must…
Read MoreWhat To Do After a Crash
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 29, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida has the second highest number of registered motorcycles throughout the United States with more than 570,000 motorcycles registered. Additionally, approximately 14% of these motorcycles are registered in Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. With…
Read MoreTraffic Fines
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 25, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsStatistics provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles demonstrate that there was a total of 9,618 motorcycle accident s across the state in 2008. Of these accidents, there were 532 total fatalities and 8,519 total injuries. As…
Read MoreMotorcycle Street Racing
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 03, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsThere are many types of motorcycles used for riding with motocross, sports bikes and superbikes often being used in organized racing events. Due in part to the popularity of these sports, street racing has also become a popular activity for many riders…
Read MoreTypes of Motorcycles
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 22, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsSince the 19th century two-wheeled vehicles have been used and nowadays motorcycles are actually the most common mode of transportation around the globe. There are many types of motorcycles available which may be part of the vehicle’s appeal along with…
Read MoreHelmet Design Evolution
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 20, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsThroughout the years, several studies have been able to prove that by wearing a helmet while operating a motorcycle can greatly reduce your chance for injury. A study showed that by wearing a helmet on a motorcycle, individuals reduce their risk for…
Read MoreMotorcycle Speeding Accident
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 15, 2013 in Motorcycle AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 11 percent of all motor vehicle collisions in the United States today involve motorcycles. With millions of traffic crashes occurring each year, this 11 percent account for…
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