Motorcycles are the most fulfilling motor vehicles to ride. Not only are they less expensive than their 4-wheeled counterparts, they are also so fun to ride. The wind blowing in your face and passing every single car is a great feeling.

But, let’s not forget the negatives, which greatly outweigh the positives. Although the positives might feel good at the moment, they are definitely not worth the risk. 

Motorcycles are some of the deadliest motor vehicles on the road. Not because they are big and imposing like trucks, but because they have so little protection IF you get in an accident. 

For those that are riding motorcycles, I am not here to convince you that motorcycles are bad, but to show you how dangerous they can be and how cautious you have to be when riding a motorcycle.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Florida is a beautiful state. 

In fact, the city of Fort Lauderdale is one of the most toured cities.

We hosted the Super Bowl and there are great attractions other than just the Hard Rock hotel.

However, with the increase in people that live and drive on the roads of Fort Lauderdale, there is also an increase in motor vehicle accidents. This includes motorcycle accidents.

According to the NHTSA, 568 people died in 2016 as a result of motorcycle accidents.

About half the riders were wearing helmets, while the other half were obviously not wearing a helmet. As you can see, the lack of protection from just being out isn’t made better by safety gear. Getting hit by a car or any other motor vehicle that isn’t a motorcycle will severely affect your health.

We’ve only named death but there are tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of people that get injured from severe motorcycle accidents. 

Motorcycle Safety Tips

• The best thing to do is drive with a license. Although motorcycles are a little harder to control and drive than regular cars, many people will just ride motorcycles without a license. It is quite common and can be said that it is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents. Many of these unlicensed motorists do not have the experience because they didn’t pass the test. Passing the tests and getting licensed is the first step to ensure safety.
• The leading cause of motorcycle accidents is drunk driving. Either the driver or another driver is drunk and the motorcycle goes out of control or flying. Always make sure that you are sober while driving. Even one can of beer or a shot of alcohol can slightly impair your brain. 
• The second biggest cause of motorcycle accidents is speeding. Going way past the speed limit and zooming past everyone is tempting. You are basically on a rocket with two wheels. This however is the best way to get injured if an accident were to happen. With the minimal protection on a motorcycle, there is a good chance that you go flying if you get hit while on a motorcycle.

Personal Injury Lawyers in FLL

Our team is well qualified to take care of your motorcycle accident injuries. These injuries are almost certain to be life-threatening and possibly life-changing as well. You could permanently damage your body or even worse, die. 

If you or a loved one was a victim of negligent driving from another party and got severely injured from a motorcycle accident, give our team a call. Because we have dealt with so many motorcycle accidents because of our location in Fort Lauderdale, our team can guide you stress-free and guide you to your possible financial compensation for the injuries you sustained. 

We start with a FREE consultation to see how we can help you with your injuries. From there we will discuss the next steps on how to make sure that you come out of this healthy but also financially compensated so that you aren’t in debt to the injuries you sustained.