Florida’s diverse landscapes, bustling cities, and year-round warm weather make it a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts. However, before hitting the road, you must understand the importance of motorcycle insurance and Florida’s unique requirements for riders. Have you considered the risks and financial consequences of riding a motorcycle without insurance in […]
Category: Motorcycle Accidents
No one enjoys the traffic in Miami. Drivers here are notorious for loosely following many traffic regulations, speeding, and other traffic issues. In fact, Florida ranked 14th for having the worst drivers in the country. What does having some of the worst drivers in the country mean for residents and […]
Given that motorcyclists lack the protection provided by four-wheeled motor vehicles (think airbags, seatbelts, and outer enclosure), they are at higher risk of suffering severe injuries. The most common motorcycle accident injury is road rash. In 2013, the National Trauma Data Bank reported 20,400 road rash cases, with over 2000 […]
Florida law does not require riders over the age of 21 to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but only if they follow other insurance requirements. This law was passed in 2000 under much controversy. Miami motorcycle accident lawyer Prosper Shaked discusses the history of this law and how […]
Texting and driving is a relatively new problem – particularly in Florida – although distracted driving is not. Florida is the second worst in the nation for having distracted drivers at the wheel, followed closely by Louisiana. Miami car accident attorney Prosper Shaked provides insight on texting and driving laws […]