Florida Motorcycle Crash Injury Attorneys Advocating for Injured Clients in Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles can provide a pleasant, economical, and practical mode of transportation in Florida, where the weather is often amenable to open-air transportation. Unfortunately, Florida also has more fatal motorcycle accidents than any other state in the country each year. The odds that a motorcycle accident will result in severe motorcycle injuries or even a fatality are substantially higher than is the case when the driver or passenger has the protection of a traditional motor vehicle such as a car or truck. Even an otherwise minor motorcycle accident can result in severe injuries and death, a fact that many Florida motorcyclists are acutely aware of as they enjoy the open air and freedom of a motorcycle ride. The Florida motorcycle accident lawyers at Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A., understand that many law enforcement officers and insurance companies may be predisposed to place blame for a motorcycle accident upon the motorcycle driver, even though it is equally likely that another driver’s negligence caused the crash.
If you have sustained injuries or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, contact our experienced motorcycle crash attorneys in FL today so that we can put our skills to work for you in developing a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the negligent party.
Common Injuries Sustained in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Drivers on the road in Florida owe a duty of care to motorcycle drivers—a duty to act reasonably and responsibly under the circumstances, which translates to a duty to drive safely. If a driver breaches this duty and causes an accident, the person who is injured as a result of that accident has the right to hold the negligent driver responsible for monetary damages. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are likely to sustain much more serious injuries when they are involved in a motorcycle accident, resulting in correspondingly higher claims for compensation and greater resistance on the part of the insurance companies.
Common motorcycle injuries include:
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- Broken arms and legs
- Brain injuries
- Fractured skulls
- Injuries to the face and eyes
- Fractured ribs
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
The severe and potentially catastrophic nature of motorcycle injuries makes it extremely valuable for you to secure the advice of a reputable West Palm Beach motorcycle accident attorney who will fight to secure full and fair compensation on your behalf.
Related: 5 Crucial Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident in Florida
Attorneys Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A. Safeguard Rights of Clients Involved in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are not required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage in Florida. Further, if an individual is injured or killed while driving a motorcycle, his or her PIP coverage relating to a traditional motor vehicle will not provide compensation for injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident, or damages related to a fatal motorcycle accident. This means that the only recourse for many motorcycle drivers who are involved in motorcycle accidents or fatal motorcycle accidents in Florida is to pursue a claim for damages against the negligent party who caused the accident.
At Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A., we have over 35 years of combined experience protecting the rights of our clients, and we have been serving Florida for over a decade. We know how difficult it can be to establish liability in a motorcycle accident or fatal motorcycle accident, and we also know how critical it is for our clients to obtain compensation for their motorcycle accident injuries.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If you have sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident, or if a loved one was killed in a fatal motorcycle accident, contact the Florida motorcycle accident lawyers at Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A. today to discuss your rights and options. We will help you better understand whether you may be entitled to damages, and we offer a free consultation to all of our clients. Contact our office or you can fill out this online form. We have our main office located at 813 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460, as well as an office in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Yes. Florida law allows motorcyclists to ride without a helmet if the individual is over age 21 and has at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage that provides medical benefits for injuries sustained while riding a motorcycle. Note that PIP coverage that does not specifically cover medical benefits for motorcycle accident injuries is insufficient. The fact that you were not wearing a helmet makes it particularly important that you retain an experienced motorcycle accident attorney – because, in an attempt to escape liability, the negligent driver may attempt to argue that it was the lack of a helmet that actually caused your injuries.
We handle motorcycle accident cases throughout all of Florida including but not limited to:
– Palm Beach County Motorcycle Accidents
– Broward County Motorcycle Accidents
– Pompano Beach Motorcycle Accidents
– Lake Worth Motorcycle Accidents
– Fort Lauderdale Motorcycle Accidents
– Boynton Beach Motorcycle Accidents
– West Palm Beach Motorcycle Accidents
– Boca Raton Motorcycle Accidents
– Miramar Motorcycle Accidents
– Coral Springs Motorcycle Accidents
– Sunrise Motorcycle Accidents
– Delray Beach Motorcycle Accidents
– Wellington Motorcycle Accidents
– Plantation Motorcycle Accidents
– Jupiter Motorcycle Accidents
– Hollywood Motorcycle Accidents
– Pembroke Pines Motorcycle Accidents
Yes, but your compensation award will be reduced by the percentage of fault that is attributed to your actions. For example, if you sustained a head or brain injury that may have been prevented by wearing a helmet, and you were not wearing a helmet, the amount of compensation that you may recover can be reduced. This is because Florida is a comparative negligence state.