The dictionary defines accident as “an unexpected and undesirable event, a mishap unforeseen and without apparent cause.” Strictly speaking, most accidents are not accidents at all: they are collisions that could and should have been avoided. So, what causes them, and how can you avoid them? Four factors contribute to the vast majority of collisions. … Continue reading →

While some of these car accident causes may seem obvious and redundant to experienced drivers, this list aims to educate all levels of drivers, from the teenage driver who just got his license, to the senior driver with 40 years experience behind the wheel. Learning to drive a car takes many instructional hours behind the … Continue reading →

The popularity of motorcycling has increased in the last few years with more than 1.1 million motorcycles sold in 2006, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. The swell in ridership has resulted in an increase in motorcyclist deaths. From 1997’s historic low, to 2006, motorcycle fatalities rose 127 percent. In 2006, 4,810 motorcyclists were killed, … Continue reading →

In the United States traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death for persons under age 45. TBI occurs every 15 seconds. Approximately 5 million Americans currently suffer some form of TBI disability. The leading causes of TBI are motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports injuries. While the brain is by far the … Continue reading →

Whether you wear a helmet or not, head injuries are one of the biggest risks in serious motorcycle accidents.  In fact, head injuries are the leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents.  If you chose not to wear a helmet, you are 40% more likely to suffer a fatal brain injury in an accident and … Continue reading →

Since July 2000, motorcycle riders have not had to adhere to a universal helmet law, wanting all riders, irrespective of age, to put on a helmet when riding their motorbikes. Now, Florida helmet laws stipulate that riders over the age of 21 who have a minimum of $10,000 in medical care coverage could lawfully ride … Continue reading →

Florida is a great place to ride motorcycles year round. Being properly licensed is required by law and is one of the first steps to becoming a safe rider.  AGE LIMITATIONS No one under 16 years of age may legally operate or be licensed to operate any of the following two or three-wheel motor vehicles … Continue reading →

A waiver is a legal form or document that releases someone, or some organization, from liability. Insurance waivers usually are offered to, or requested to be signed by, individuals by organizations or companies seeking to document the fact that the individual has declined a certain type of insurance. A waiver or release gives up a … Continue reading →