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Motorcyclists face unique risks on the congested roads of South Florida. When a negligent driver causes a motorcycle accident, the injuries are often devastating. Our bilingual team has the experience to handle complex motorcycle accident cases and fight for every dollar you deserve.
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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents in Miami are particularly dangerous because riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle. Car drivers frequently fail to see motorcyclists, especially on congested roadways like I-95, US-1, and the Palmetto Expressway. High-traffic intersections in Brickell, Coral Gables, and Doral are high-risk zones for motorcycle collisions.
Florida does not require motorcyclists over 21 to wear a helmet as long as they carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. However, helmets significantly reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries. Regardless of whether you were wearing a helmet, you have the right to seek compensation if another driver caused your accident.
After a motorcycle accident, follow these steps:
- Do not move your motorcycle unless it is a safety hazard. The position of the vehicle is important evidence for accident reconstruction.
- Call 911 and request medical attention. Many motorcycle injuries, especially internal injuries and concussions, do not show immediate symptoms.
- Document the scene thoroughly. Photograph damage to the motorcycle, the position of vehicles, road conditions, hazards such as potholes or debris, and all your injuries including road rash.
- Get witness information. Eyewitness testimony is frequently decisive in cases where car drivers deny seeing the motorcyclist.
- Contact an attorney who specializes in motorcycle accidents. Not all law firms understand the unique complexities of these cases. Get Justice Miami has specific experience representing injured motorcyclists.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Road Rash & Skin Abrasions
When a rider is thrown from the motorcycle and slides across pavement, the friction causes severe skin abrasions known as road rash. Severe cases require skin grafts, extensive surgery, and can result in permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Broken Bones & Compound Fractures
The impact of a motorcycle crash frequently breaks legs, arms, collarbones, wrists, and ribs. Compound fractures, where the bone pierces the skin, require emergency surgery, metal hardware implantation, and months of physical therapy.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Even with a helmet, riders can suffer concussions or severe TBIs from the violent forces involved in a motorcycle collision. Without a helmet, the risk of fatal or permanently disabling brain injury increases dramatically. TBIs can cause cognitive impairment, personality changes, and lifelong care needs.
How Motorcycle Accident Compensation Is Calculated
Motorcycle injuries tend to be more severe than those from car accidents, which generally results in higher value claims. Compensation is calculated by considering:
Economic damages: All medical expenses including reconstructive surgery, skin grafts, physical therapy, and long-term care. This also includes lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and repair or replacement of the motorcycle and damaged gear.
Non-economic damages: Physical and emotional pain and suffering, permanent disfigurement and scarring, loss of enjoyment of life, post-traumatic stress, and the impact on your ability to continue riding motorcycles recreationally.
Under Florida's comparative negligence law, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies frequently try to blame the motorcyclist, alleging excessive speed or reckless riding. Our attorneys counter these tactics with solid evidence and expert testimony.
Why Motorcyclists Need a Specialized Attorney
Bias Against Motorcycle Riders
Insurance companies and juries often have inherent bias against motorcyclists, assuming they were riding recklessly. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney understands this bias and builds a case that overcomes negative perceptions, focusing on the negligence of the at-fault driver.
Complex Insurance Issues
Motorcycle insurance policies in Florida have different requirements than car insurance. Motorcycles are not covered under the no-fault PIP system, which means you must pursue the at-fault driver directly. This creates unique legal complexities that require specialized knowledge.
Higher Stakes, Higher Injuries
Motorcycle accident injuries are typically more severe and more expensive to treat than car accident injuries. Your attorney must understand how to accurately project lifetime medical costs, future surgeries, and the full impact of permanent disability on your earning potential.
Florida Statute of Limitations
Your time to act is limited:
4
Years
For personal injury lawsuits
2
Years
For wrongful death
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents
Answers from our specialized attorneys.
Florida law does not require riders over 21 who carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance to wear a helmet. However, not wearing a helmet does not prevent you from filing a claim. The insurance company may argue your injuries were worsened by not wearing a helmet, but an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can counter these arguments and protect your right to full compensation.
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