No matter your skill level, motorcycling in and around Tampa, FL is risky. Even if you are an experienced rider, other motorists’ actions on the road can jeopardize your safety. Any comprehensive and useful list of motorcycle safety tips in Tampa must address both the things you can control and those you cannot.
At Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers, our Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer has seen the numerous ways that novice and expert motorcyclists alike have been injured on the road. Our legal team has 15 years of combined experience and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
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How Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After A Motorcycle Accident In Tampa, FL
Should you become involved in a motorcycle crash in Tampa, Florida, the experienced Tampa personal injury attorneys from Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers are able to guide you through the recovery process. From start to finish, you can expect us to:
- Personally handle every aspect of your case
- Investigate your case to understand your accident and its effects on you
- Communicate often with you about your case’s progress and your concerns
- Negotiate with insurers on your behalf and attempt to secure a favorable settlement
- Litigate your case in court, if necessary, to secure the compensation you deserve
Just because you have been injured in a Tampa motorcycle wreck does not mean you are guaranteed compensation. Members of our legal team have been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, and other prestigious legal organizations. Call our law office to schedule a free consultation.
Four Motorcycle Safety Tips For Riding In Tampa
Before you set out on your next ride, consider these four simple ways you can enhance your personal safety and reduce the likelihood of being involved in an injury or fatal accident. These common-sense safety tips include:
Wear A Helmet At All Times
Florida law requires motorcyclists and passengers under 21 to wear an approved and fitted helmet at all times. Wearing a helmet is one of the single most effective ways you can reduce the chance of sustaining a severe brain injury. Therefore, riders of any age should wear a helmet anytime they go for a ride on their motorcycle.
Wear Highly Visible Protective Clothing
Drivers are accustomed to seeing other passenger cars and commercial trucks on the road. However, motorcyclists can be more difficult to spot quickly. This can lead motorists to unintentionally cut off a motorcyclist or crash into them. By wearing reflective clothing or colors that are easy to spot, you can help drivers see you more easily and potentially avoid a collision.
The clothing you choose should also be durable and able to protect you from “road rash” if you are thrown from your bike in a crash. “Road rash” is characterized by extensive and painful abrasions and is commonly observed on a biker’s exposed skin after a crash. Covering as much of your body as possible with clothing makes it less likely you will experience this type of injury.
Obey All Traffic Laws
As a motorcyclist, you must follow the same rules of the road as other vehicles. This includes right-of-way laws, speed limits, and prohibitions against reckless driving. Also, lane splitting, a motorcycle-specific practice permitted in some states, is illegal in Florida. Following the law makes your behaviors easier for others to predict and lessens the likelihood of a crash.
Avoid Distracted And Impaired Riding
Consuming alcohol or drugs or using a cell phone while riding are no less dangerous on a motorcycle than they are in a car or truck. In fact, these actions can be even riskier, given that motorcycles are less stable on the road than a four-wheeled vehicle. Even momentary lapses of control can be disastrous and lead to a severe or fatal wreck.
Impairments or distractions also make it less likely that you will see a potential danger and be able to take appropriate action in time. Whereas a sober and attentive motorcyclist may have been able to safely avoid the dangerous situation, an impaired or distracted biker would lack the reaction time and judgment necessary to do the same.
Contact Our Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyers to Schedule A Free Consultation
These practices can reduce the likelihood of being involved in a crash but cannot completely eliminate it. Other drivers can still cause a serious motorcycle wreck with you even if you are being cautious and responsible. It is in these situations that you need and deserve compensation, and Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers is committed to helping you receive it.
Contact our Tampa motorcycle accident lawyers as soon as possible after your wreck and request a free case evaluation to go over your case’s worth and your next steps.
