Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Will PIP Cover Motorcycle Accident Expenses in Florida?
Understanding what insurance coverage is available is an important part of seeking financial relief after a motorcycle accident. For example, after a motorcycle injury in Clearwater, Hudson, or Tampa, a common question is whether a rider’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) will cover expenses. There are experts who can guide you through the process of… Read More »
Clearwater Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Protection
Distressing injuries and substantial financial burdens are possible when individuals are involved in Florida motorcycle accidents. After a crash injury, understanding your insurance coverage is crucial to ensure you receive the compensation you need to receive the necessary care. While Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is mandatory for automobile operators in Clearwater, Hudson, or… Read More »
Insurance Guidelines For Florida Motorcycle Operators
Motorcycles are popular in the state of Florida. While one estimate reports there are 8-9 million motorcycles registered in the U.S., over half a million of them are in Florida. Because there are so many motorcycles, it makes sense that the state has set rules about their use and the insurance coverage that bike… Read More »
Road Rash Injuries As A Result Of A Crash
With the beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, there are many reasons to bicycle, skateboard, and motorcycle in Florida. But what starts as a wonderful day out can lead to pain and hospital visits when an accident occurs. And because people traveling on wheels but out of… Read More »
Head Injuries As A Result Of A Florida Motorcycle Crash
Unfortunately, head injuries are common when Florida motorcyclists are involved in accidents. And some of these injuries lead to life-long complications. Because motorcycles do not have the safety features that cars do, operators and passengers are exposed to severe injuries when a crash occurs. Occupants of a car can also sustain major injuries, but… Read More »
What Are Some Causes of Florida Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycles are a popular way to travel throughout the country, and many Florida residents and tourists choose to enjoy the beautiful Florida days and nights on their bikes. While motorcycle rides can be enjoyable, they can also be dangerous. Accidents involving motorcycles have resulted in lacerations, burns, fractures, and neck and spine injuries. If… Read More »
Do I Need Motorcycle Insurance in Florida?
May was Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, so what better time than to try and remedy one of the most confusing aspects of Florida vehicle insurance law. Florida is one of the few states that does not legally require insurance in order to register your motorcycle. However, there are consequences for getting into a crash… Read More »
6 Ways to Protect Yourself as a Florida Motorcyclist
Motorcycle crash lawyers in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida know all too well just how dangerous motorcycle wrecks can be. So, the attorneys of Roman & Roman, P.A. want you to know the 6 best things you can do to stay safe as a motorcyclist in Florida. Some may be obvious, while a couple… Read More »
Deaths on Bayshore Boulevard Highlight the Dangers of Street Racing
Call it youthful indiscretion. Call it ignorance. Whatever you call it, Tampa Police are calling it vehicular homicide. Late last month, a 24-year-old woman was pushing her 21-month-old daughter in a stroller along Bayshore Boulevard on a beautiful sunny day. As she began to cross the street in the crosswalk, a black Mustang struck… Read More »
Motorcycle Injuries Can Be Unique … and Horrific
One of the main advantages that passenger cars offer over motorcycles is the amount of protection afforded to occupants of the car as opposed to the operator of the motorcycle. In the case of car occupants, in the event of a crash the driver and passengers of the car are surrounded by the frame… Read More »