Personal Injury Blog

Perhaps you or someone you know has recently been in a motorcycle accident, and for that we are sorry if that is the case. With someone injured or killed in an accident, you might not be thinking too heavily about the legal process. Going through a long suit during recovery is a painful process that might be incredibly stressful to you, but we cannot stress the importance enough: go seek an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

At Lowman Law Firm, we’re proactive with helping the motorcyclist community raise awareness about motorcycle safety and motorcycle accidents in Brooksville. We recently mentioned a group called ABATE of Florida. ABATE is a non-profit organization comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts. They promote motorcycle safety, training and political awareness. ABATE is not a club or a gang, and fund their work through toy runs, poker runs, campouts and many other motorcycle-related activities. Lowman Law Firm applauds the efforts of ABATE and their tireless work promoting motorcycle safety and awareness, with one of their goals being lowering the rate of Brooksville motorcycle accidents and fatalities. 

There are a lot of beneficial organizations out there for all types of special interests. Here at Lowman Law Firm, your injury lawyers, we advocate for groups who we view as doing positive work in the community, whether they revolve around motorcycle safety, traffic awareness, DUI and distracted driving awareness or general safety news that works toward everyone's mutual benefit. One of the groups which recently snagged our attention is the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA).

Your motorcycle accident attorneys in Spring Hill at Lowman Law Firm have always advocated for motorcycle safety, as well as riders who’ve been victimized in Spring Hill motorcycle wrecks by other drivers who failed to see them or was negligent in some other way. Motorcycle safety is a serious issue here in Hernando County. We have a lot of bikers and riders here and it’s important that we all remember to share the road fairly with them, to always remain attentive to our surroundings and be ever-vigilant about motorcycles in our midst.

A motorcycle accident is a potentially lethal threat to riders everywhere. That’s why the state of Florida has dedicated so much energy and so many resources to providing motorcycle enthusiasts with excellent safety awareness programs. Motorcycles are everywhere and Florida wants you to be safe and enjoy the ride by not having a motorcycle accident.

Always practice proper motorcycle safety on the roads! People in the Brooksville, Spring Hill, and Wesley Chapel areas should keep in mind some of the dangers when riding, such as "low side" and "high side" accidents.

Hernando County Florida Motorcycle Accidents Cause Many Life Changes

Nobody particularly wants to discuss them, but it’s necessary to have frank conversations about the dangers motorcycle accidents pose if you decide you or a family member or friend decides to buy one. Part of responsibly owning and operating a motorcycle is understanding how to safely ride and properly maintain your bike. After all, knowing all of the ins and outs of riding only increases your motorcycle IQ.

Hernando County Citizens Overlook DUI Motorcycle Accidents

The aftermath of a serious automobile or motorcycle accident can be devastating, particularly if someone you know and love was the victim of a seriously disabling or even fatal wreck. Many times these moving vehicle accidents could have been avoided altogether. One of the worst examples of this type of wreck is when the driver at fault was drunk or otherwise under the influence of illegal drugs or medication. An oft overlooked instance of a DUI accident is when the operator of a motorcycle is under the influence of any of the above-cited substances. Though that party was on a motorcycle, the damage they can cause should not be underestimated.

Do Anti-Lock Braking Systems Prevent Motorcycle Accidents In Hernando County? Lowman Law Firm Investigates The Research

Should all motorcycles be required to be manufactured with anti-lock braking systems? It depends on who you ask, but the opinion is sharply different between two leading safety organizations.

Turning Vehicles Can Be A Major Hazard To Motorcyclists

Everyone seems to be aware of the perils motorcyclists face, yet serious motorcycle injury and fatality rates for motorcycle accidents are consistently and significantly higher than their counterparts who drive cars or trucks. We’ve penned it here at this blog before, but it bears repeating: According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents is currently more than 5 times the rate of fatal automobile accidents. Of these, over half of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle.