Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle Accident Attorney Overview
Motorcycle accidents are unique type of motor vehicle claims. Motorcyclists lack the protection and safety that regular automobiles and trucks afford in a collision. As a result, operators often suffer far more significant injuries. A wrong turn or a sideswipe from an inattentive automobile driver is all it takes to cause a catastrophic injury or even death. In fact, motorcycle accidents are one of the most common events leading to traumatic brain injuries and broken bones to those involved. Permanent scarring and disfigurement from road rash is also common. A knowledgable motorcycle accident attorney knows precisely how to navigate these unique issues in any motorcycle accident injury claim.
The Claims Process
Because these cases fall under the category of personal injury, a motorcycle accident attorney must prove that another party was negligent (at-fault) in order to recover damages for your claim. There are many potential reasons why another driver might have been negligent like careless driving, failing to yield, speeding, or violating other traffic laws. Motorcycle riders would do well to obtain a knowledgeable motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible in light of the unique issues that accompany these unfortunate accidents. Gathering evidence, witness statements, documentation and appropriate case work-up is absolutely imperative in the initial stages of these claims. The right attorney will be able to direct the crash victim through the process, including managing the insurance company who will be eager to resolve the case for negligible value if they get the chance.
The need for Liability Experts
Motorcycle accidents might require specialized forensic experts to examine the scene and vehicle involved so the accident can be reconstructed. In addition, medical experts are necessary to support the significant injuries that accompany such claims. Your attorney should quickly identify if these types of experts will be necessary in light of the case circumstances. More importantly, a good motorcycle accident attorney acts just as quickly to bring those specialists on board. This ensures the case is worked up correctly to maximize evidence and proof for later.
Motorcycle Accident Damages & Compensation
Motorcycle accidents usually involve initial emergency and follow-up medical care, large bills, vehicle repairs and lost wages from being out of work. In Florida, motorcyclists are not required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage which is mandated for other motor vehicle drivers. As a result, the rider and any passenger will not have initial coverage to pay for medical bills incurred for treatment without health insurance. Additionally, even if the rider owns a separate automobile with PIP coverage, that coverage will not apply to that rider’s motorcycle accident.
However, because motorcyclists are not required to carry PIP, they are not limited by the same restrictions that apply to other motor vehicle accident victims. Regular motor vehicle accident claims require the injured parties to demonstrate they have permanent impairments or significant bodily injuries to recover for damages like pain and suffering. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, do not have to overcome this “threshold” in order to obtain all damages owing to the accident including but not limited to pain and suffering.
Summary
It can take a relatively short amount of time to pile up significant medical bills with no way to pay for them. Any injured rider will therefore need to recover his or her damages from the driver who caused the accident to be compensated.
The team at Santana Injury Law can get to work today on your claim and get you the most compensation for your injuries. Call now for a free consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.
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