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Soft tissue injuries from car accidents aren’t always minor. Learn about whiplash, herniated discs, and torn ligaments, and why insurance companies downplay these claims.

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Concussions are probably the most common injury following a motorcycle accident. Unfortunately, they are one of the more ignored injuries that are suffered by bikers. It isn’t because doctors do not care or are incompetent. It is just that immediately following a motorcycle crash, the broken bones, […]

By: Jones Law Group – Personal Injury Concussions have become a hot topic lately. There is a reason why and it is because concussions can have permanent effect on accident victims. There is a reason that the NFL paid former players who suffered concussions 1 BILLION dollars. The Center for Disease Control now actually calls […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury A motorcycle accident can change your life. It can kill you or cause you a lifetime of pain and suffering. It is important to know what your legal options are if you or a loved one is involved in motorcycle accident. If you have been injured in […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Motorcycle Rally season is here. Myrtle Beach Bike Week begins May 8, 2015 and culminates on May 17, 2015.[1] What does that mean? It means that a couple hundred thousand Harley enthusiasts and bikers will descend upon Myrtle Beach for a week of fun, sun and riding. […]

Essential safety tips for new motorcycle riders in Florida, including choosing the right bike, wearing proper gear, defensive riding, and avoiding common causes of crashes.

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury I write a lot about the drivers of cars not paying proper attention to motorcycles and the inability of drivers to “see” motorcycles. However, motorists are not the only ones who utilize bad habits when navigating the roads and highways. Though target fixation is common among motorists […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury There is no hard fast rule for what clothing should be worn when riding a motorcycle. It is certainly not against the law to ride with no helmet, no shirt, board shorts and flip flops. Just because it’s not against the law does not mean it is […]

10 defensive driving techniques that can help you avoid car accidents, from eliminating distractions to adapting to road conditions. Stay safe on Florida roads.

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury I hear a lot of things asserted as fact as a personal injury attorney that represents injured motorcyclists. It is amazing how often these truths seem to become universally accepted. Many of these universal truths about motorcycle riding are, in fact, myths. In this article I will […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury I have written a lot of articles about motorcycle safety and articles directed to bikers. This article is for drivers of the cars and trucks. The drivers of cars and trucks in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa must be more cognizant of motorcycles. It is especially important […]

Everyone reads about the technological safety advances for automobiles. Car accidents become less likely every day. Four states, one of which is Florida, have passed laws allowing driverless cars on the roads. Cars are increasingly becoming equipped with forward collision warning, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, auto braking, adaptive headlights, and […]