Rise in Motorcycle Injuries and Fatalities

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January 20, 2009

Sinclair Law Office Confirms Rise in Motorcycle Injuries and Fatalities

Melbourne, FL – Attorney Brad Sinclair, of Sinclair Law Offices, focuses on Motorcycle Accident cases and recognizes a recent rise in the number of motorcycle injuries and fatalities in the state of Florida.

“The deaths of motorcyclists are increasing statewide,” says Sinclair. “And although risk and injury have always been associated with motorcycles, a suffering economy has forced more people to look at motorcycles as a primary source of transportation.”

In Florida, a 2000 state law has allowed motorcyclists—over the age of 21 with a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance—to ride without a helmet. Sinclair Law supports an individual’s freedom of choice. And although a helmet is not required, statistics show an increase in injuries and fatalities for motorcyclists that opt to ride helmetless. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Records, 517 motorcycle fatalities occurred in 2007, compared to the 155 motorcycle fatalities in 1999—the last full year in which riders in Florida were required to wear helmets.

Sinclair Law Offices serve Motorcycle, Automotive, Truck and Personal Injury victims. We stand by safety first and justice always. Attorney Brad Sinclair—an avid motorcycle rider and an active Lifetime member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education)—is exceptionally knowledgeable in motorcycle and automotive laws (Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Uninsured Motorist (UM), etc…), maximizing compensation for his clients. Staffed with former claims adjustors, Sinclair Law Offices is able to provide sound insight into the insurance industry: knowledgeable to how they process claims and perceptive to how they value cases. Sinclair Law Offices will negotiate property damages and provide advice on medical professionals to help speed recovery; and assist on the back end negotiating medical coverage.

Sinclair Law Offices specializes in Motorcycle Accidents, Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents and Personal Injury. The firm was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, at 5465 N. Highway 1. Attorney Brad Sinclair is licensed to practice law in Florida since 1984.  He can be contacted at 321.253.4200 or toll free at 888.722.1974. Additional information about Sinclair Law Offices may be obtained from the firm's website at www.sinclairlaw.com.