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Biker Group Riding in Florida Is Serious Business

There is more to group motorcycle riding in Florida than meets the eye. The Daytona Beach attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert give you all the details.

Florida Biker: Is Your Helmet DOT-Approved?

The motorcycle accident law firm of Johnson & Gilbert explains what DOT-approved bike helmets are and how they protect you in a serious Florida bike crash.

Florida Motorcyclists Singing and Riding in the Rain.

Florida bikers are often surprised by changing weather conditions and end up riding through heavy rain. Johnson & Gilbert tell us how motorcyclists should cope.

Don’t lose your head in a Florida motorcycle crash.

A great many Florida bike crashes result in head injuries, and if the biker doesn’t wear a helmet, severe traumatic brain injuries, Johnson & Gilbert explain.

Daytona Beach Bike Week 2011 has second fatality

Daytona Beach Bike week 2011 is well underway. Weather has cooperated and bikers are out in force. First biker fatality reported near Astor, FL

Looking closer at Florida motorcycle accidents

The power of motorcycles can be seductive. It can be dangerous as well, as a recent NHTSA study of fatal bike crashes has shown. Do older bikers, speeding, and supersports contribute to these findings? What are the real causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida? Read this blog post by the Ormond Beach motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert, and call them immediately if you have been hurt in a bike crash caused by someone else.

How to Improve Your Motor Scooter Riding and Safety

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation publishes a booklet for riders of street-legal motor scooters. The booklet is designed to improve the safety of those riders throughout America.

Be Safe When Riding a Motorcycle

Everyone riding a motorcycle should take a motorcycle safety course, but you can also learn additional safety measures outside that course. Squeeze both levers immediately if you lose control of your bike. Be careful when cresting hills or changing lanes.

Florida Motorcycle Accidents and Reducing Your Risk

Florida roadways are a popular place for motorcycles. Motorcyclists can reduce their risk of being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident by wearing a helmet and becoming familiar with all levers and buttons on their bike.

Tips for those involved in motorcycle accidents in the Daytona Beach area

Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident due to another driver's negligence there are a few tips that can help in pursuing a personal injury case

Four fatalities during Daytona's Bike Week.

Weather and safe drivers helped keep fatalities down during Daytona's Bike Week 2010

There have been 2 fatalities during Daytona's Bike Week 2010, neither rider was wearing a helmet

Wearing a motorcycle helmet can improve your chances of avoiding serious injury if involved in a motorcycle accident

Wet roads pose hazardous conditions during Bike Week

Daytona Beach's rainy weather during Bike Week 2010 can cause hazardous conditions on Volusia and Flagler county roads

Daytona Beach Bike Week 2010

Daytona Beach, FL is hosting it's annual Bike Week celebration Feb. 26-Mar. 7, 2010. Bike Week is a large event that brings many motorcycles into the area. Everyone should use extra caution when traveling in the area to avoid potential accidents.

Motorcycle Accidents Can be Caused by Brake Problems

Improper braking is a major cause of motorcycle accidents. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should contact the Law Firm of Johnson & Gilbert at (800) 556-8890.

Dayona Biketoberfest brings many motorcycles, but also accidents

Daytona Beach held it's annual Biketoberfest October 15th-18th.  Cool weather allowed bikers to enjoy the roads around Daytona and Ormond Beach.  Over 100,000 bikers filled Volusia and Flagler county roads over the 4 day event.  Unfortunately, with that many bikers on the road, accidents were bound to happen.  Of course, a special event is not necessary for accidents to occur. Just this passed Monday, two motorcyclist were injured at Seabreeze and A1A when an elderly woman hit them with her SUV.  One rider received severe leg injuries, the other suffered head injuries, which may have been worse except for wearing a helmet. Statistics show that wearing a helmet can reduce severe head trauma. 

If you or someone you know is injured in a motorcycle accident, do not trust that case to flashy advertising by reputed "motorcycle attorneys".  As a former Harley rider myself, I know the joys of riding a motorcycle, but I also know the perils.  At Johnson & Gilbert, P.A. we have years of experience in representing accident victims.  Contact us for a free consultation at 1-800-556-8890.

Motorcycle Deaths Jumped in 2008

The latest statistics show that motorcycle fatalities went up in 2008, despite the fact that car accident deaths went down.  Motorcycle accident deaths have been on the rise over the past decade and have more than doubled since 1997.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 5,091 people were killed in motorcycle accidents across the nation.  That represents 14 percent of all accident fatalities in the United States.  Riders in the age group of 40 years and older accounted for half of the deaths in 2008.

This significant increase in motorcycle deaths makes you wonder what is causing this alarming trend.  Could it be that motorists are more distracted by cell phones, text messaging and other gadgets?  Or could it just be that there are more motorcyclists on the road and therefore more accidents?

There are some precautions that can be taken to help reduce the likelihood of sustaining a fatal injury in a Florida motorcycle accident, including wearing a helmet.  Florida does not require that every driver wear a motorcycle helmet, but doing so could save your life in a serious motorcycle crash.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Daytona Beach or other area in Florida, you should contact Johnson & Gilbert at 800-556-8890 for legal advice.  You may be entitled to compensation.

Motorcyclist are 30 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident

According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclist are over 30 times more likely to suffer a fatal motor vehicle accident than those who are traveling in a passenger vehicle.  Even what would normally be considered a "fender bender" for a passenger vehicle could be devastating for a motorcycle rider.

As anyone knows who lives in the Daytona Beach area, motorcycles are a common site in our community, especially during Biketoberfest and Bike Week.  At Johnson & Gilbert, we encourage everyone using our roads to look out for each other.  Motorcycles are easily lost in the blind spots of passenger vehicles.  Likewise, those on motorcycles should never assume that another vehicle sees them. Those riders and drivers who are cautious in traffic are less likely to be involved in an accident and avoid serious injury. We must share our roads with all types of vehicles so stay alert and avoid becoming a statistic.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact Johnson & Gilbert at 1-800-556-8890 for a free consultation.

Statistics show increase in motorcycle fatalities since Florida's passage of "no helmet" law

Florida's repeal of the helmet law in 2000 has resulted in an increase of the number of fatalities due to head injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents.  There has also been a significant increase in the number of closed head injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents without the use of protective head gear.  At Johnson & Gilbert, we do not advocate whether one should ride with a helmet or not.  As adults of the age 21 and over, Florida law gives you the right to make that decision.  However, it is important to know the increased risk involved with riding without a helmet. For more information, you can see my library article with more statistics or you can contact us at 1-800-556-8890.