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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash with Car in St. Petersburg

May 5, 2011 - St. Petersburg, Florida - According to a report from Tampa Bay.com, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a car crash in St. Petersburg.

The motorcycle accident occurred Tuesday evening, May 3 on 110^th Avenue N. After crashing into the car, the unidentified motorcyclist was thrown from the bike. The victim was then taken to Bayfront Medical Center, listed as a trauma alert patient.

It is unclear whether the driver of the car or a passenger was also taken to Bayfront Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle accident is still under police investigation.

If you or a loved one has been seriously or fatally injured in a motorcycle accident, you should immediately consult with a Florida personal injury lawyer. A Florida personal injury lawyer will take the time to carefully evaluate your case and determine if you have a valid motorcycle accident claim worth pursuing.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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