Our clients describe their motorcycles as sexy, a bit dangerous, part of their persona, therapeutic, and the list goes on. Florida is too beautiful a place to be stuck indoors, especially when it’s not blazing hot. There is no better way to see all that Florida has to offer than on the seat of a motorcycle with the sun and breeze in your face. Many towns even have “bike night” events to celebrate their riders. However, being a motorcyclist in the state of Florida certainly comes with its fair share of dangers. If you were to do a Google search for “motorcycle accidents in FL,” you would find pages and pages of news stories. No Florida county is safe from this either — Ocala, Marion County, Orlando, Sarasota, Bradenton, Crystal Springs, Polk County, Jacksonville, and Tampa are all listed on that page-one search (at least from the time we searched). We know if you kept looking, you’d find your own town or county. When a motorcycle accident occurs, the results are often catastrophic. Unlike in a typical auto accident, the motorcyclist doesn’t have the protections that the driver of a car would have. There is no steel frame, no front or side airbags, and no seat belt (or a cager, as riders call them). The only protection a motorcyclist has is (hopefully) a helmet and protective clothing. As a result, motorcyclists are susceptible to catastrophic injuries, like spinal cord injuries, brain trauma, severe road rash, broken bones, and more. No one wakes up, hops on their motorcycle, goes out for a ride, and expects to be in an accident. Still, even though motorcyclists may not expect to be involved in a crash, we know they are FLORIDA WINTER IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR RIDING
often diligent about keeping an eye out for danger. We have represented many motorcycle enthusiasts over the years, and they are alert and courteous drivers. But sadly, years of driving experience, driving defensively, and abiding by all traffic laws is not always enough to protect you from another motorist. In our office, many of our team have taken a firm-sponsored motorcycle accident scene management course in case they ever find themselves at the scene of an accident where they can assist until the professionals can take over. We also talk about what we do to protect the riders in our communities (besides representing them when they need us). One thing we have discussed with each other is that if we see a rider on the road, if we can, we will drive behind them. We know that we aren’t as distracted as some other drivers who aren’t sure where they are headed or maybe a new driver who has a false sense of overconfidence, or people who think it’s safe to text and drive. Because of this, we hope that we can potentially protect them better than one of those drivers might.
“I’m not sure I can put into words how incredible my experience was with this law group. I had the pleasure of speaking directly with Carmen, the owner of the firm. It is very clear to me that he is not afraid to fight for you, but above all … he is not afraid to fight for what is right. It is clear to me that he is passionate about his clients and what he does. I highly recommend Carmen and his assistant, Lori. “I will use them in any future endeavors that I may need!” –K.W. GOOGLE REVIEW — NOVEMBER 2022 Testimonial Our Clients Say It Best
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