Motorcycle crashes are not simply smaller versions of car accidents. Riders have far less physical protection, which means even a relatively low-speed collision can result in severe or life-changing injuries.
Motorcycle cases can also present unique challenges when dealing with insurance companies. Liability may be disputed, injuries may be questioned, and assumptions about riders can sometimes influence how a claim is evaluated.
At Law Group of South Florida, our Miami motorcycle accident attorneys focus on the evidence. We investigate the collision, document your injuries, identify responsible parties, and build a claim designed to show exactly how the accident affected your life.
Many motorcycle crashes happen because another driver fails to see a rider, misjudges the motorcycle’s speed, or makes an unsafe maneuver.
Common causes may include:
Motorcyclists have little protection from the force of a collision. Without the structure of a passenger vehicle surrounding them, riders can suffer significant injuries that require surgery, rehabilitation, ongoing treatment, or long-term care.
Common motorcycle accident injuries may include:
An attorney can help investigate the collision, preserve evidence, evaluate insurance coverage, document your losses, negotiate with insurers, and determine whether additional legal action may be appropriate.
Depending on the circumstances, a negligent driver, vehicle owner, business, manufacturer, government entity, or another party may potentially bear responsibility. Liability depends on the specific facts and evidence.
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system for many negligence claims. Your recovery may be affected by your percentage of fault, and in applicable cases a claimant found more than 50% responsible generally cannot recover damages. Because fault disputes can significantly affect a motorcycle case, the evidence should be carefully evaluated.
Florida law generally requires approved protective headgear, but riders over 21 may ride without a helmet if they carry qualifying insurance providing at least $10,000 in medical benefits for motorcycle-crash injuries. Eye protection requirements also apply to operators.
Depending on the case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, property damage, rehabilitation costs, future care, and certain non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
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