For many, riding a motorcycle is more than a form of transportation; it is a way of life, with a sense of freedom and adventure. For some, motorcycles represent a greener form of transportation that pollutes much less than the SUVs and large sedans that blanket the Florida roadways.
Yet, motorists treat motorcyclists as though they are a nuisance or fail to appreciate the even greater dangers of tailgating, cutting off and running into a biker.
Motorcyclists have the same right to be on the road as motorists driving other types of vehicles and they deserve to feel as safe. After all, the phrase, “Look Twice and Save a Life” was coined for a reason! ALVAREZ GOWER INJURY LAW approaches every case with this fact in mind. Our law firm represents accident victims throughout Florida who are injured through no fault of their own.
According to recent statistics, Florida leads the nation in motorcycle accident fatalities. The Tampa Bay Area including Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco alone report an average of 75 motorcyclists killed annually- one every four days. And when bikers are involved in non-fatal crashes, the injuries are always traumatic and sometimes fatal. Motorcyclists are five times more likely to be injured and 25 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than another person driving or riding in a car or other passenger vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Motorcyclists are exposed to more dangers in motor vehicle accidents, lacking the protective metal shell of a car and safety features like seat belts and airbags. Motorcycle accidents can easily result in catastrophic personal injuries such as broken bones, severe road rash, scarring, and neck and head injuries.
