Motorcycle Accidents in Orlando
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According to a recent report on tourism, Orlando is the first "Most Visited" city in America. Unfortunately, with over 50 million visitors traveling to central Florida's theme parks and recreational facilities every year, highway crashes involving motorcycles have become an all-too-common occurrence across a four-county area that includes Seminole, Orange , Osceola and Lake counties. From 2005 to 2009, the state's Department of Highway Safety documented 4,425 motorcycle accidents in Orlando and the surrounding metro areas.
| Motorcycle Accidents - Greater Orlando | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 5-Year Total |
| Lake | 113 | 129 | 143 | 151 | 126 | 662 |
| Seminole | 131 | 148 | 135 | 137 | 126 | 677 |
| Orange | 472 | 507 | 531 | 538 | 493 | 2541 |
| Osceola | 84 | 113 | 125 | 125 | 98 | 545 |
A major cause of motorcycle accidents in the greater Orlando Metroplex is a failure to yield right-of-way. This typically results in a motorist turning left into the path of an oncoming motorcycle, moped or scooter. State safety officials have encouraged Florida motorist to focus on situations where they are responsible for yielding right of way rather than trying to determine who has the right of way. For motorcyclists, the best protection is a defensive riding style coupled with high-visibility safety gear. Other helpful safety tips include riding in numbers and always using the bike's headlights during daytime and nighttime hours.
Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are much more likely to receive serious injuries or permanent disabilities when involved in an Orlando motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one were injured or killed while riding a motorcycle, motor bike or scooter, call the law office of Harrell & Harrell today at 800-251-1111 to speak directly with an experienced Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer regarding your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
