Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents differ greatly from motor vehicle accidents in that the victim often suffers catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
Whenever a motorcyclist takes to the open road in Florida they’re at risk of getting catastrophically or fatally injured. Unlike motor vehicle drivers who are surrounded by a protective metal container, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious or deadly injuries. When a motorist is careless or negligent, it enhances the risk of a serious accident occurring. If you’ve been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, a 305-800-PAIN motorcycle accident lawyer can help.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Due to the size difference between motorcycles and other vehicles on the road, as well as the fact that they don’t require the same amount of room, motorists disregard often fail to see them. This is true in any place in the world where motorcyclists continually face the risk of encountering distracted, inexperienced, and unlicensed drivers. This lack of awareness can result in catastrophic and even fatal injuries. Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- car doors opening as a motorcyclist is approaching
- debris or stationary objects on the roadway
- driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- driving under the influence of prescription medicines
- head-on or rear-end collisions
- improper or unsafe lane changes
- motorists not paying attention to their blind spot
- poor road or weather conditions
- reckless driving or speeding
- sudden stops
- turning left in front of motorcyclists
Common Injuries Suffered in Motorcycle Accidents
Compared to other types of accidents, the risk of catastrophic or fatal injuries is much higher when a motor vehicle hits a motorcycle. The motorcyclist has no protective barrier between them and the road or vehicle. So, when a crash occurs, it often spells disaster for the motorcyclist. The more common injuries that motorcyclists suffer are:
- abrasions/road rash
- amputation
- broken bones/fractures
- burns
- chest injuries
- cuts and lacerations
- lack of sensation in extremities
- head and neck injuries
- partial or total analysis
- permanent disfigurement/scarring
- spinal cord injuries
- traumatic brain injuries
Unfortunately, many individuals, as well as the insurance companies, have pre-judged stereotypes of motorcyclists. This can make the legal process and negotiations for a compensatory settlement extremely challenging. Even when the motorcyclist is not at fault, the insurance companies and their lawyers tend to blame them for the accident. If the insurers claim that the motorcyclist had a pre-existing injury or was speeding when the accident occurred, your motorcycle injury lawyer in Florida will contest their claims.
You Could be Eligible for Damages
If you’ve sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident or suffered the loss of a loved one, you or your surviving family members could be eligible for compensatory and possibly punitive damages. Examples of compensatory damages include present and future lost income, present and future medical costs, property damages, wrongful death, etc. In cases where the at-fault driver’s actions or behavior were exceptionally egregious, you may be able to collect punitive damages as well. We’ll help you at every step of the way.
For information regarding filing a personal injury claim, call 305-800-PAIN and speak with a motorcycle accident attorney in Florida today.
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