The Citron Law Firm- Florida Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys

Pembroke Pines Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

The warm weather of Florida provides year-round opportunities for motorcycling. The beautiful ocean views and warm breezy nights allows for perfect motorcycling conditions. Part of the attraction to motorcycling is the freedom it allows the driver. However, the freedom motorcycling provides comes with many opportunities for injury. In Florida alone, more than 500 people die each year from motorcycle crashes on highways. Every year, Florida is among the states with the most motorcycle crashes each year.

The incongruity between the weights of the motorcycle as compared to the weight of an automobile increases the severity of the injuries. Also, the car driver is shielded from the brunt of the impact as they are enclosed within the automobile and seat-belted. The motorcyclist, on the other hand, is essentially unrestricted. Often, the motorcyclist is thrown off of his/her bike and completely vulnerable to the dangers of the road. Among the injuries which can be caused by motorcycle accidents include severe brain injuries, broken limbs, injuries to the spinal cord and death.

As injury lawyers in Pembroke Pines, we understand the laws in place that intend to protect motorcyclists from the dangers on the road. However, it is common for motorcyclists to dismiss these rules. To further increase the risk of injury, many motorcyclists fail to obey procedure and do not wear a helmet when riding their bikes. Studies show that helmets reduce brain injuries by 40%. It is apparent that helmets make a significant difference, and yet, many bikers still refuse to wear them. Other Florida laws dictate the capacity of the engine and the specific licenses needed to operate motorcyclists which often go unheeded. These laws, which are ultimately for the protection of the motorcyclists, attempt to make the dangerous and often deadly roads a little safer for bikers.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle crash in South Florida, please call the Pembroke Pines motorcycle accident lawyers at Citron Law Firm for a free consultation today. You can contact our legal team at (954) 712-1686 locally or 877-550-4LAW toll free or fill out our online contact form today.