MOTORCYCLIST KILLED ON U.S. 301 IN RIVERVIEW
March 02, 2010 @ 03:05 PM — by SEO Admin
According to the baynews9.com website, a motorcyclist was killed on Monday evening, March 1, 2010, on U.S. 301 in Riverview. The motorcycle was operated by James R. Cameron of Riverview. He was traveling southbound on U.S. 301 when a Dodge Dakota pickup, driven by a 16 year old, attempted a left turn directly in his path. Mr. Cameron was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the scene.
Unfortunately, in the State of Florida, motorcycles are not considered "motor vehicles" and are not required to carry insurance. However, if Mr. Cameron owned a vehicle that is required to carry insurance coverage, his family may have a possible claim against any uninsured motorist coverage. They would also have a claim against the 16 year old driver of the vehicle that struck him, the owner of that vehicle and also possibly the adult that signed for the teenager's driver's license. Florida law provides that anyone who signs for a teenager to obtain a driver's license is responsible for the actions of that teen until they become 18 years of age.
Unfortunately, in the State of Florida, motorcycles are not considered "motor vehicles" and are not required to carry insurance. However, if Mr. Cameron owned a vehicle that is required to carry insurance coverage, his family may have a possible claim against any uninsured motorist coverage. They would also have a claim against the 16 year old driver of the vehicle that struck him, the owner of that vehicle and also possibly the adult that signed for the teenager's driver's license. Florida law provides that anyone who signs for a teenager to obtain a driver's license is responsible for the actions of that teen until they become 18 years of age.