Melbourne, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/31/2018 -- According to the National Highway Safety Administration, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country to ride a motorcycle. This should come as little surprise when you factor in its large per capita riding population, the high traffic counts brought on annually by the tourist industry and the large numbers of older drivers who migrate to the state each year. While all of these factors are well established, it may come as a surprise to many that the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year's is one the most dangerous periods to be a motorcyclist in the Sunshine State.

To a great extent, this is due to the large number of people who overindulge at holiday festivities and then climb behind the wheel of a vehicle. There are other factors, though, that come into play. For a keener insight, we contacted Brad Sinclair, an often-quoted motorcycle accident attorney based in Melbourne, Florida.

Brad had this to say: "There is little doubt that alcohol and other substances play a large role in the number of motorcycle accidents that occur over the holidays. More and more, though, distractions are moving up the list of accident causes, and not just for drivers. In recent years I have observed a large increase in the number of distracted walking cases that come into my office."

He continued, "Not only are people intoxicated and walking out into streets, but they are busy on their cell phones and preoccupied with running errands and shopping. Everyone seems to be in a rush, and pedestrians simply don't register bikes as they would larger vehicles. This leads to them walking out in front of them and being struck. With the bike's size and weight advantage but inherent instability, this is a lose-lose proposition. My best advice is for everyone to be a little more cautious."

Sinclair's comments would appear to be well-founded. According to the National Safety Council, pedestrian/motorcycle accidents have seen a drastic increase over the last several years and are particularly prevalent this time of year. This trend is not only evident in Florida but in other states such as California and Texas that also have large motorcycle riding populations.

The numbers don't lie. Pedestrian/motorcycle accidents are on the rise nationwide. Melbourne-based motorcycle attorney Brad Sinclair provides insight beyond the figures.

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Melbourne, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/28/2018 -- Since 1947, the US Marine Corps Reserve has been gathering toys to help needy children across the United States enjoy the blessings of a joyful Christmas season. Almost since its inception, motorcycle clubs have played an integral part in its efforts.

Each year, motorcyclists throughout the US brave the winter elements to travel across the country, visiting one toy run or fund-raising event after another. This year is no different. Recent news events have shown bikers stranded in the Chicago area and others struggling through early snows in the Rockies.

Luckily, in the Orlando/Melbourne area of Florida, these weather conditions are not an issue, and riders from as far away as Washington State and Vermont chose to make the pilgrimage to the area and join in the recent bike show to raise money for this worthwhile cause, with many choosing to stay for the follow-up Toys for Tacos Night hosted by East Orlando Harley-Davidson.

Though these two major events have passed, there will be many more charity rides, poker runs and other fund-raisers presenting opportunities to bring a smile to a child's face this holiday season. Florida motorcycle attorney Brad Sinclair would like to urge everyone in the motorcycle community and the public at large to give all they can.

With the recent hurricane that has impacted the area and the accompanying economic impact left in its wake, the need this year is greater than ever before. Brad points to long-standing camaraderie that has always stood between the motorcycle community and the U.S. military and the simple truth that most of the motorcycle clubs in the country were founded by veterans. In his words, "This is just one more opportunity for us to show the real heart of the motorcycle riders in Florida."

For more information on how you can help, please contact the Orlando, North Brevard County or South Brevard County chapters of Toys for Tots or any Marine Corps Reserve Office.

Melbourne motorcycle attorney Brad Sinclair joins the US Marine Corps Reserve in urging everyone to help put a smile on the face of a needy child this holiday season.

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