Unfortunately, motorcycles do not offer the same protection a car does, and their riders are usually the ones who are injured most severely in an accident. Most motorcycle accidents are the result of another driver not paying attention to the road. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in South Florida, learn more about how to obtain compensation for your injuries and then and give our firm a call to speak with a skilled Miami motorcycle accident lawyer.
What Impact Can a Motorcycle Accident Have on an Individual’s Life?
If an individual is hurt in a motorcycle accident, there is a high likelihood of catastrophic injury. Motorcyclists are heavily exposed to the elements, and because of this, any injuries they sustain are usually more severe than those sustained in another type of motor vehicle accident. Not only to these injuries have significant physical impacts, but they also have significant financial impacts as well. Our firm is here to help anyone who’s been wrongfully injured in a motorcycle accident.
How Do I Establish I Was Not Responsible for My Motorcycle Accident?
Victims of accidents can use police reports, eyewitness testimonials, and traffic camera footage to demonstrate blame. Your attorney might also prefer to have an expert reenact the crash or use medical records.
A motorcycle accident attorney will also look at traffic regulations specific to Florida. Despite those findings, the evidence must display that the other driver was negligent or in violation of the law. The process for determining liability in a no-contact accident is similar to that of a contact accident. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can collect all the necessary evidence and create a case on your behalf.
Can I Recover Damages for My Injuries?
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident because of another’s negligence and you would like to file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain the compensation you need to heal, there are two types of damages that you may be able to recover.
Economic damages are given to reimburse an injured driver for any medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs incurred because of the accident.
Noneconomic damages include emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and more.
Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law: How Can It Affect My Claim?
Florida follows a comparative negligence rule, which means that a person’s own negligence can reduce the amount of compensation they recover in a personal injury lawsuit. This rule applies to motorcycle accidents as well.
If you are partially at fault for a motorcycle accident, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault for the accident, your damages would be reduced by 20%.
However, even if an accident was partly a result of your driving, you could still be qualified to receive compensation. It is essential that you speak with a skilled Miami injury lawyer in order to determine liability and whether you may have a viable personal injury claim.
Contact a Miami-Dade County, Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been seriously injured as a result of negligence, contact us at Aigen Injury Law today to schedule your free case evaluation.
Originally published August 23, 2022. Updated December 3, 2024.