Motorcycle Accident

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Published on: June 30, 2025 | by Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A.

Motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries because riders have little to protect them from the force of impact. A recent crash in Broward County serves as a tragic reminder of how severe these accidents can be. In that collision, one rider lost a leg and part of an arm. Another suffered significant shoulder trauma. These injuries are far from rare. When motorcycles and cars collide, the human body takes the brunt of the damage.

Why Motorcycle Crashes Are So Dangerous

When you ride a motorcycle, you are exposed. There is no metal frame, no airbag, and no seatbelt. Even a crash at moderate speed can cause serious injuries. High-speed collisions, rollovers, or being thrown from the bike can lead to life-altering trauma. Unlike car crashes, where seatbelts and airbags provide some protection, motorcycle accidents leave riders vulnerable to the road, nearby vehicles, and hard surfaces.

Miami Motorcycle Accident Raises Questions About Crash Risks and Insurance Coverage

Published on: May 19, 2025 | by Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A.

A deadly multi-vehicle collision shut down a significant stretch of I-95 in Miami-Dade during morning rush hour, once again drawing attention to the dangers motorcyclists face on Florida roads. According to news reports, the crash occurred earlier this month around 3:12 a.m. near Northwest 103rd Street and involved a motorcycle and at least two passenger vehicles. Traffic was diverted at 125th Street and did not fully resume until nearly 9:15 a.m. While investigators are still reviewing the cause of the crash, the involvement of a motorcycle raises essential issues for victims and families navigating serious injuries or wrongful death.

Motorcycle accidents tend to result in more severe injuries than standard vehicle collisions. Riders have limited protection and are more likely to be thrown from the bike, suffer blunt force trauma, or sustain lasting disability. In Florida, the law provides options for injury victims to pursue compensation, but motorcycle claims can come with added legal challenges, especially when multiple vehicles are involved.

Why Motorcycle Accidents Are So Often Catastrophic

Motorcycles offer less physical protection than enclosed vehicles, making nearly every crash a high-risk event. Riders often suffer head injuries, broken bones, spinal cord trauma, or internal bleeding. The impact force can be life-altering or fatal, even when helmets and protective gear are used. The scene on I-95, where debris was scattered across both express and main lanes, reflects the violent nature of many bike crashes.

Legal Options for Families After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Florida

Published on: April 4, 2025 | by Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A.

When a motorcyclist loses their life due to another driver’s actions, Florida law allows surviving family members to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. These civil cases can provide financial relief and hold the responsible party accountable for their negligence.

In early April 2025, a 26-year-old man from Ocala tragically died in a motorcycle crash in Merritt Island. According to reports, the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on South Tropical Trail when a white smart car attempted a left turn from Cone Road, entering his path. To avoid a collision, the motorcyclist swerved but lost control and struck a concrete wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Florida

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows surviving family members to pursue compensation when someone dies because of another person’s negligence. Eligible survivors may include a spouse, children, parents, or other relatives who relied on the deceased for emotional or financial support.

Compensation in these cases may cover medical expenses incurred before death, funeral and burial costs, the loss of income and economic contributions the deceased would have made, emotional suffering, and the loss of companionship, guidance, or protection. To succeed in a wrongful death claim, the family must show that the other party’s negligent actions directly caused the fatal incident. In the Merritt Island crash, if investigators determine that the smart car driver created a hazardous condition by turning in front of the motorcycle, that could support a legal claim. These cases often require a detailed investigation, and prompt legal guidance can help the family understand their rights and options from the beginning.