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3/1/2011
Jeffrey Meldon
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Florida Motorcycle Deaths Drop -Ride Safe Daytona Bike Weekers!

With the 70th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week soon to begin, Florida bikers have something to celebrate-less fatalities for the third, consecutive year that exceed the falling national average.

After peaking in 2006 (521), fatalities fell to 376 deaths in 2009, representing an approximate 30% decrease over three years, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle's 2009 Crash Report.  To compare, biker fatalities fell nationwide in 2009 by 10%, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. 

As a personal injury attorney in north central Florida with over 30 years of experience, I congratulate Florida bikers for unprecedented rider safety. 

Let's look at some potential factors in decreasing Florida's biker deaths:

  • Mandatory basic rider education program-15-hour skill and safety course, required to obtain a Florida Motorcycle license, passed in July 2008.
  • Increased Law Enforcement efforts.
  • Possible increase in mature motorcyclists on the road-more experience means safer riding.

 

I wish all bikers and residents of Daytona Beach a safe and enjoyable week.

For more information on Florida motorcycle laws and safety:

Florida Motorcycle Laws 101- ride legally and safely!


Can I "ride free," legally in Florida?  Gainesville motorcycle lawyer explains

Daytona Bike Week: A time for extra caution! 

The 69th Daytona Bike Week is underway with its first fatality reported.



Category: Car and Motorcycle Accidents

Labels: florida personal injury attorney mandatory rider educaation program motocycle fatalities


Attorney Jeffrey Meldon

Hello, I am Jeffrey Meldon. As an accident attorney, I strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

My Office and Assoicates are located in Gainesville, Florida. We are Personal Injury Attorneys (Accident Lawyers). I take pride in my work and the results that I and my experienced team of Associates and Staff get for our clients.  

Everyone in my Office works hard to help accident victims get the justice and the fair settlement or jury verdict that they deserve thoughout the North and Central Florida area including: Ocala, Marion County, Alachua County, Lake City, Citrus County, Daytona Beach, and Inverness. I am highly involved with every case in my office and am the negotiator with insurance companies.

You can feel free to give me a call at 1 800 373 8000 or contact my office, with any questions you may have, or to discuss your unique case.

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