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Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Discuss Fatality Statistics
Florida
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Review Motorcycle Deaths
In recent years, there has been an increase in motorcycle accident fatalities in
the state of Florida, as well as the rest of the nation. As these numbers
continue to grow, the state of Florida has made several steps to address this
problem and to help reduce the number of fatalities. Florida motorcycle
accident lawyers explain that the Florida Motor Vehicle Department
has modified it's knowledge tests and educational manuals that are given to each
new motorist who applies for a motorcycle license or motorcycle registration. By
providing new education materials and adding more relevant accident prevention
questions to the knowledge tests, the Florida authorities and Florida
motorcycle accident lawyers hope to see a decrease
in these fatalities.
Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues a
report called "Traffic Safety Facts". Below is a table that shows
Florida's
motorcycle accident deaths in 2005 and 2007.
|
Year |
Total Motorcycle Riders Killed |
Riders Wearing a Helmet |
Riders Not Wearing a Helmet |
Riders with a
Blood Alcohol Level = .01+ |
Riders with a
Blood Alcohol Level = .08+ |
| 2005 |
469 riders |
49% |
51% |
39% |
n/a |
| 2007 |
530
riders |
52% |
48% |
32% |
25% |
Florida
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Concerned about the
High Rate of Alcohol-Related Motorcycle Fatalities
Florida
motorcycle accident lawyers point out that the data
shows that a staggering 57% of all motorcycle fatalities in 2007 show that
the motorcycle rider had consumed alcohol before riding. Florida motorcycle
accident lawyers recognize that the state of Florida has a serious problem
with the high number of fatalities associated with alcohol consumption with it's
population of licensed motorcycle riders. The state of Florida and
Florida
motorcycle accident lawyers are working on education programs
to alert licensed motorcyclists of the increased risk of having a fatal
motorcycle accident if drinking alcohol before riding a motorcycle.
Florida
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Point Out That Florida Has
The Highest Number of Motorcycle Accident Fatalities in the Nation
In 2007, Florida had
the most fatal motorcycle accidents than any other state in the country.
Florida motorcycle accident lawyers explain that there could be several
reasons for this. Wearing a motorcycle helmet is optional in Florida,
if you are over the age of 18, with a valid motorcycle license.
Florida
motorcycle accident lawyers explain that more people die in motorcycle
accidents when they are not wearing a helmet. Another reason why Florida has the
highest number of fatalities is because the weather is conducive for riding
year-round. Whereas, the northern states like Minnesota, has snow covered roads
in the winter which inhibit motorcyclists from riding in the winter months. By
the way, Minnesota only had 57 fatalities in 2007.
The statistical information provided in this article is taken directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please feel free to download a
copy here:
2005 Report
2006 Report
2007 Report
If you have any questions regarding Florida motorcycle accident statistics, please
click here to find a Florida motorcycle accident lawyer.
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