Practice Areas

• Car and Motorcycle Accidents
• DUI and Criminal Defense
• Big Truck Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Serious Injuries:
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Can I ride free? Do I have to wear a helmet to ride my motorcycle or motor scooter in Florida legally?

A:

 Florida repealed the universal helmet law in 2000 for riders over the age of 21. So if you are over 21 years of age, you do not have to legally wear a helmet.  However, if you choose to not wear a helmet, you are legally required to carry $10,000 of Medical Payment Insurance. 

  Jeffrey Meldon Tip:   Beware; if you are in an accident and were not wearing a helmet, you are three times more likely to suffer a serious brain injury than if you were wearing a helmet. And your hospital bills will be on the average double as much when compared to helmeted riders.  Just the initial Emergency Room Bill could be easily over $50,000.

 Jeffrey Meldon Tip:   If you are going to ride, and especially if you are going to “ride free”, I strongly urge you to have Uninsured Motorist Coverage to protect yourself in the event you are in an accident with a vehicle that is underinsured on not insured at all (which is 50% of vehicles on the road today).

 Jeffrey Meldon Tip:   Currently there are 20 states plus Canada that require universal helmet use for all motorcyclists, including Florida’s neighbors – Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi, so if you plan on riding out of Florida, beware!

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Mr. Meldon strongly believes that public education is step one in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

Local Gainesville Personal Injury Attorneys (Accident Lawyer), Jeffrey Meldon, takes pride in his work and the results he and in his experienced Associates and Staff get for their clients.  

He and his experienced associates and staff work 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, Lake City, Daytona Beach and Inverness. 

Attorney Meldon is highly involved with every case in his office and is the negotiator with insurance companies. "He is a fighter on the side of justice for victims who get injured through no fault of their own." 

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

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