Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
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On July 1, 2000, Florida repealed the commonwealth’s motorcycle helmet law. When once all motorcyclists were required to wear a helmet at all times, the law was repealed exempting adults over the age of 21 with medical insurance of $10,000 from having to wear a helmet. In a study conducted the year after the law… Read More »
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Motorcycle crashes are flooding the headlines in Florida. In Martin County, a 64-year-old man driving a Harley-Davidson was rear-ended and thrown into the path of an oncoming vehicle. In Wesley Chapel, 20-year-old Darren Richard Derby, while on his Suzuki GSX-R600, crashed into the side of a moving Mazda, throwing him from his motorcycle. He was… Read More »
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Daytona Beach, Florida was home to the annual motorcycle festival called Biketoberfest this October. The event shows how popular Florida is with bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. The warm weather and open roads seem to be a perfect fit for riders. Riding a motorcycle can also be dangerous, particularly when you are not wearing a helmet…. Read More »