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STUART MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

STUART MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER

Based upon the size and design of the vehicle, you may not be surprised to learn that motorcycle accidents often cause fatal or serious injuries to the rider. Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles prove this point, revealing that an average of 525 motorcyclists are killed and another 8,701 are injured every year in motorcycle crashes. However, even more disturbing is the percentage of injury-causing collisions: On average, around 90 percent of all motorcycle accidents cause bodily harm.

At Lesser, Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC, our attorneys know that motorcycle accident injuries can have a devastating effect on you and your entire family. For this reason, we’re committed to getting the compensation you deserve when you’re involved in a collision that wasn’t your fault. Please contact our firm to schedule a consultation with a Stuart motorcycle accident lawyer, and read on for some important information about your claim.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Florida

Most motorcycle crashes are the result of careless or reckless driving by another motorist, which is referred to as negligence in the practice of law. This means you need to prove that the other driver didn’t exercise reasonable care while behind the wheel, directly causing the motorcycle accident. Examples of negligence include:

  • Failure to yield or improper lane changes, at times because the motorists didn’t take proper precaution when making traffic maneuvers;
  • Speeding, which puts everyone on the road at risk of injury;
  • Distracted driving, such as texting, talking, or other cell phone use;
  • Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs; and,
  • Many other types of misconduct while driving.

How to Recover Compensation as an Injured Victim

Because motorists in Florida are required to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance, your first step in enforcing your legal rights is filing a claim with the responsible driver’s insurer. The process may seem simple, but you may experience pushback. Many times, the company will try to blame you for the accident or dispute the nature of your injuries. In such a situation, you may need to file a lawsuit to recover monetary damages for your losses.

Potential Limitations on Your Monetary Damages

There are some legal issues that could affect your rights under Florida law or limit the amount of compensation you can recover. The first is the statute of limitations. You have four years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in court. If you don’t, you’re barred from seeking monetary damages for your losses.

Plus, Florida applies the rule of comparative negligence. When your own conduct was a contributing factor in the motorcycle accident that caused your injuries, your compensation will be reduced according to the percentage of your own fault.

Consult with a Stuart Motorcycle Accident Lawyer About Your Rights

If you were injured in a motorcycle collision, please contact Lesser, Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC today. We serve accident victims in Martin County and throughout Eastern Florida in a wide range of personal injury cases. You can reach our Stuart, FL office at 772-283-6839 or via our website to set up a case evaluation with a member of our team.

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