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Hot Tips For Motorcyclists - Ride Safe This Summer

As a Gainesville and surrounding areas motorcycle accident attorney; here are some tips for bikers for safe motorcycle riding this summer in Florida:

  • Check your "T-CLOCS". Before riding, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends completing a "T-CLOCS" inspection: "T" (tires and wheels); "C" (controls; "L" (lights); "O" (oil and fluids); "C" (chassis); and "S" (stand).
  • Road-Ready Gear Only. Protect your body with long pants and sleeves and boots to stabilize your feet and ankles. And, even though it's hot outside, don't forget a leather jacket.
  • Eyewear required. While helmets are not required for adults, an eye-protective device approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles is non-negotiable.
  • Start Slow and Account for a Passenger. Carrying a passenger increases stopping time and distance. While a passenger can act as an extra set of eyes and ears, they also may slide forward in a quick stop.
  • Earphones are illegal, but helmet speakers are permitted.
  • Protect yourself with required insurance, if you choose to "ride free." Florida law requires a motorcyclist carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits if riding without a helmet. For more insurance information.
  • Maintain a valid motorcycle-only license. Florida law requires motorcyclists have a valid license, which includes completion of a 15-hour Basic Rider Course to promote driver responsibility.
  • Make the choice to wear a helmet. It could save your life.




We at the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one.  

We are experienced personal injury attorneys, trial lawyers, negotiators, litigators and staff that have been proudly working to get accident victims the justice they deserve for over 30 years in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Inverness, and the rest of North Central Florida and North Florida. Accidents involving a car crash, truck wreck, and motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and medical malpractice are all included in our practice.

Based on Jeffrey Meldon's, founder of The Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates, over 30 years of helping accident victims get justice and a fair shake from the insurance companies he has written the consumer guide book, Seven Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case.  You can request your free, no obligation copy right now, or contact our office for your complimentary copy sent to you today.

Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon at (800) 373-8000 or (352) 373-8000 immediately if you have been involved in a serious auto, truck or motorcycle accident.  We are in your community, have the experience and resources required to work towards obtaining a fair settlement for you - we are here to help you.

We proudly handle accidents that occur on all roads and in the areas including: I-75, I-10, I-95, U.S. Route 301, U.S. Route 441, State Road 40, State Road 26, State Road 24, Archer Road, Main St, and University Avenue.  Our law firm has  been representing accident victims in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Inverness, Palatka, Crystal River, Daytona Beach, Interlachen, Spring Hill, Dunnellon, Bunnell, Live Oak, Starke, Jasper, Cross City, Perry, Trenton,  Leesberg,  Lake Butler,  Tavares, Chiefland, Bronson, Brooksville, The Villages and the counties of Alachua, Marion, Columbia, Citrus, Volusia, Sumter, Levy, Lake, Bradford, Flagler, Hamilton, Dixie, Gilchrist, Union, Hernando, Suwannee, Union, and Putnam since 1971!