Drivers violating motorcyclists’ rights of way are a very common cause of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Whether the toxicology test come back positive for alcohol intoxication or not, the driver of the van was negligent in failing to observe the rider’s right of way and can be liable for damages. Call 888-425-2004 to schedule a free consultation with Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham if you or a close family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident.

The Rossmeyers decided to continue to use their father’s name and image on local billboards promoting the event as a lasting tribute to the man who built his business with a hands-on approach and invested so much of himself in creating the Bike Week event. The current recession has taken a toll on disposable income that drove motorcycle sales and popularity over the last several years. However, the family has seen these cycles come and go over many years of being in business and remains optimistic.

Each of the Bruce’s five children, at least one spouse and his former business partners are still active in managing the businesses. All of the children are directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the businesses, and one sibling said that they all pitch in as their schedules allow. One daughter directly involved in managing the businesses said that although some of the family’s dealerships are for sale, they plan to focus on growing and improving many of their businesses in and around Daytona and other central Florida locations.

She said, “It’s not a secret that my father started here, and at the end of the road, knew that his core business would end up here. He ventured to those other dealerships because he had that opportunity. He loved the challenge of taking other stores and building them out to be profitable. At Daytona, we have no intentions to do anything but make it stronger. We’re moving together as a team, being involved, keep moving forward. My dad brought so much to the table in different aspects. There will be strengths he had that I’ll never have.”

One of the unfortunate aspects of celebrating and participating in Bike Week each year is the spike in motorcycle accidents that accompanies the influx of riders into Daytona and the surrounding area. Some of the most common factors that contribute to the regrettable rise in Bike Week motorcycle accidents are driver negligence and failure to honor a motorcyclist’s right of way. Whether you live in Central Florida or came here from hundreds of miles away, if you or someone you care for has been injured or worse in a motorcycle accident, Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer James O. Cunningham will review your potential claim to determine what compensation you may be entitled to under the law. . For experienced and skilled personal injury representation, contact Bike Week motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham today.

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The police say they noticed the naked rider early one morning on I75 and pulled him over for running a red light. The 45-year-old rider admitted that he had been drinking and a breathalyzer returned blood alcohol levels of .178 and .162-both dangerously over Florida’s legal limit of 0.08. The naked rider told police he had been drinking at a local restaurant. Police found a shirt and shawl hanging around the motorcycle’s handlebars and requested that the rider wear them. Records indicated that this drunken driving conviction was the rider’s fifth offense.

In a related incident two days later, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested another motorcyclist riding his blue Honda on I95 in Flagler County without any clothes on. FHP officers claimed that the 45-year-old rider was performing a sexual act while riding and intentionally exposed himself to a woman driving a tractor-trailer and her passenger, her 11-year-old son. The man was not charged with driving under the influence, but faces charges of lascivious exhibition and indecent exposure.

Although some aspects of these stories may be humorous, there is nothing amusing about people operating any kind of vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. In 2006, 1111 people were killed in alcohol-related accidents and thousands more were injured. Drunk driving is exceptionally egregious because it is entirely preventable. People who drink and drive know that their behavior is illegal and negligent but do it anyway and endanger the lives of others.

If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in an accident caused by a drunken driver, Orlando drunk driving accident attorney James O. Cunningham may be able to help. Since 1977, he has helped victims receive the compensation they deserve. Schedule a free consultation with Orlando drunk driving accident lawyer James O. Cunningham by calling the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham today.

The September 8, 2009, drunk driving accident resulted in two counts of DUI manslaughter, two counts of DUI property damage and one count of child neglect against the Miramar man. The man was reportedly driving his fiancé’s nine-year-old daughter to school that morning on Pembroke Road when he struck and killed a 43-year-old Davie man. According to arrest records released by Maryland prosecutors, it wasn’t the man’s first arrest for causing an accident while driving drunk.

The records indicated that a sheriff’s deputy in Maryland attempted to pull the man over for speeding in April 2004, but the man refused to comply and a chase ensued at speeds up to 100 mph. The deputy reported that the man had two passengers in the car when he crashed into the back of a pickup truck and kept going during the chase. He then turned onto the street where he lived and jumped out of the vehicle while it was still in gear. When the deputy apprehended the man, a breath test showed that his blood-alcohol level was almost three times the legal limit.

On July 3, 2006, the man led Maryland State Police on another chase in a reportedly stolen car. The man stopped the car at a dead end and attempted to get out when he was arrested. The man smelled of alcohol, had glassy eyes and slurred speech, and again, his BAC was nearly triple the legal limit. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for a probation violation and the man later moved to Florida. He was issued a Florida driver’s license two weeks before authorities suspended his Maryland driver’s license.

In 2007, drunk drivers killed 1111 people on Florida roadways and thousands more suffered injuries that required hospitalization. Florida ranks third in the country behind California and Texas, respectively, in people killed every year by drunk drivers. If you or a member of your family has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, call Orlando drunk driving accident attorney James O. Cunningham today to schedule a free consultation.

Camp Boggy Creek is a healthcare facility where children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses receive treatment, live and play games with other sick children at no cost to their families. This year’s Ride for Children is also the first charity ride without Mr. Rossmeyer leading the procession. He died in a motorcycle accident on July 30, 2009, in Wyoming while traveling to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. Mr. Rossmeyer’s son and four daughters took their father’s place at the front of the parade.

“This year is going to be a little bit different because my dad has always led it,” Will Rossmeyer, vice president of Daytona Harley-Davidson, said in a recent phone interview.

“This was a place they would come and be kids,” Will Rossmeyer said about Camp Boggy Creek. “They didn’t have to worry about someone saying something about them or making fun of them. And, I think that was where my dad fit in because he was the biggest kid of all. These kids would come up and hug him and tears would come out of his eyes.”

His father would say that the camp brings joy to children who have been less fortunate in life. “He used to always tell my sisters and I: ‘You all are all right. You have your fingers, your toes. You have a roof over your head. These kids are sick. And you don’t know how long they are going to be with us,’” Will Rossmeyer said.

Mr. Rossmeyer was among the 11 people who founded the camp and contributed at least $1 million each to the $23 million facility that opened in 1996.

Motorcycle accidents like the one that took Mr. Rossmeyer from his community occur on a daily basis in Central Florida, especially each October during the Biketoberfest event. Many times, inattentive drivers who cross into the path of a rider cause Florida motorcycle accidents. If you or a member of your family has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham may be able to help you and your family obtain compensation to help pay for medical bills, lost wages and other accident-related costs. Call Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer James O. Cunningham today and schedule your free consultation.

Emergency response personnel say that the victim was eastbound on Indiantown Road about 6:20 a.m. when a 53-year-old pickup truck driver pulled his truck out of the Sierra Square Shopping Center and drove into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

Lt. Frith said, “For years, this guy [the driver of the pickup] has had a routine—he works at Pratt Whitney and stops there for a cup of coffee.” However, when the driver pulled out of the parking lot this time, he looked through the motorcycle and pulled right out in front of him,” he said.

Having no time to react, the motorcycle rider hit the door of the truck.

Lt. Frith also said, “For some reason, especially when the motorcycles are close, people look over them and through them. We suggest riders wear a reflective vest…or something.”

Only California and Texas have more deaths caused by motorcycle accidents each year than Florida. Although the victim killed in the motorcycle accident was wearing a helmet, the State of Florida does not require motorcycle riders over the age of 20 to wear a helmet while riding. Florida’s agreeable climate for motorcycle riding coupled with higher gas prices has inspired more people to save money by riding a motorcycle. However, the rising number of riders means more motorcyclists will be injured and killed by negligent drivers.

If a motorcyclist is injured or killed due to the negligence of another motorcyclist or driver, he or she may be able to recover financial compensation from the negligent party or the negligent party’s insurance carrier to pay medical bills, reimburse lost wages and for pain and suffering. Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James Cunningham has been helping accident victims receive just compensation since 1977. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a Central Florida motorcycle accident, call The Law Offices of James O. Cunningham to schedule a free consultation.

The 35-year-old Orlando victim was reportedly riding her motorcycle on West Colonial Drive near the intersection of Emeralda Drive when a car hit her head-on, resulting in the woman suffering critical injuries. She was treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center and was reportedly alert and talking to family and friends. The Orlando hit-and-run accident victim told family members that the impact sent her flying into the car’s windshield. She said that the car’s driver then reached through the broken glass, pushed her off the hood and then fled the scene of the accident.

The hit-and-run accident victim’s family is hoping that someone who sees or knows someone with a car that has considerable front end damage will come forward with information that will lead to the driver’s arrest. A member of the victim’s family said, “If you have any information, if you could just call the police, advise them of what you know because, you know, this is our sister and, of course, we love her. It could be anyone’s mother, brother, sister, father, uncle. So you got to think what if it had been your family member. You know, we deserve to know or, you know, someone to come forward and admit they made a mistake.”

The accident victim’s family released a photo to the press that shows the victim with a broken nose, arm and wrist. The victim suffered a fractured pelvis and injuries to her left knee.

The driver who caused this Orlando hit-and-run accident may have temporarily evaded his responsibilities, but eventually the police will find out who he is and charge him with the most egregious kind of negligence. An Orlando hit-and-run accident lawyer such as James Cunningham could also help the accident victim receive the financial compensation she deserves to help with the expenses of recovery by pursuing a claim against the responsible party’s insurance carrier. Florida hit-and-run accident attorney James Cunningham offers free consultations and his clients pay no attorney fees unless he makes a financial recovery on their behalf. Call The Law Offices of James O. Cunningham today to schedule a free consultation.