Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries on the Rise
Since Florida repealed its mandatory helmet law in 2000, the 
number of motorcyclists injured in crashes has been on the rise. Currently, Florida is the leading state in the nation with the most motorcycle fatalities.
Last month, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reported that although motorcycle riders account for just 7% of motorists in Florida, 19% of fatal accidents involve a motorcycle. The survey also found that 1 in 5 motorcyclists do not have insurance. Furthermore, 32% of motorcyclists believe they should not wear helmets and because of this the number of fatalities has nearly tripled.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are more than 30 times more likely than people in cars to die in a traffic crash and more than five times more likely to be injured.
The cost to taxpayers for each fatality can be as much as $1.48 million. In addition to motorcyclists killed, thousands of riders suffer serious injuries in motorcycle crashes each year – resulting in emergency services costs and high medical bills, legal and court costs, property damage, and workplace losses.
A few simple precautions like wearing protective clothing, wearing a helmet, and a face shield or glasses, avoiding road hazards – including debris and slick conditions, and carrying insurance, could save money and lives.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a motorcycle crash, please call our office at 561-366-9099 to discuss your rights.
