Orlando Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Decades of Experience in Orlando Motorcycle Injury Claims
Were you injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of another person's negligence? If so, our team of Orlando personal injury lawyers at Legally Pink Law is committed to fighting for you.
With assistance from our Orlando motorcycle accident attorney, you might be able to recover compensation for the following:
- Loss of consortium
- Lost wages
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical expenses
Contact us today by calling (888) 979-4941 for your free consultation with our experienced Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer.
Understanding Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Florida
Florida motorcycle accidents can be caused by any number of things, to name a few:
- When a car swerves in front of a cyclist
- When a car fails to yield to a motorcyclist
- When a car does not leave proper room between vehicles
- Failure to recognize motorcyclists in traffic
- Poor road conditions such as loose gravel, unmaintained roads, etc.
- A faulty or defective motorcycle
Identifying Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Insurance complications can make the aftermath of a motorcycle accident a nightmare, which is why you need a compassionate and aggressive legal advocate in your corner. Our firm can help make your case as strong as possible by investigating everything from the other motorist's driving history and the accident scene to witness' statements and your medical records. We can even consult with experts and contact the insurance companies.
Motorcycle accidents can result in extremely serious injuries that include the following:
- Bone fractures
- Brain damage
- Disfigurement
- Loss of limbs
- Neck injuries
- Paralysis
- Severe head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
If you have suffered any of the above injuries, you will most likely need extensive medical treatment and have a long road of recovery ahead (if full recovery is even a possibility). Our motorcycle accident lawyer in Orlando can help you obtain the financial compensation you need to cover your medical expenses and time off of work.
Struggling with Motorcycle Accident Injuries? File Your Claim Today. Call our team at (888) 979-4941 to discuss your options.
What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Accident?
If you were just in a motorcycle accident, there are a few steps you should take right away:
- Get out of the flow of traffic and to safety
- Make sure you keep any protective gear you’re wearing on
- Call 911
- If you are able to, collect information from any drivers involved in the accident and any witnesses
- Get medical attention
- Speak with a lawyer and your insurance provider
Have Questions? GET ANSWERS
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What types of damages can I claim?
In all cases, there are two general categories of damages – economic damages and non-economic damages. You can be compensated for both past and future economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are things such as wage loss, mileage expense to go to doctor appointments, prescription costs, co-pays on insurance, over-the-counter medications, diminution in value to your car, etc. The other category is non-economic damages, which may include things such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, etc.
The non-economic damages are often greater than the economic damages if the injuries are significant enough. Consult with an attorney for a full explanation of these types of damages.
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Are there deadlines for filing claims?
Yes. Under Florida law, there are very specific, detailed deadlines to file claims. If you do not meet these deadlines, you may be forever barred from bringing your claim forward.
These time restrictions are known as statutes of limitations, and they vary depending on the type of claim you are bringing. It is critical that you consult with an attorney as soon as possible after your incident so you can receive good legal advice on the time limits for filing a personal injury claim.
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How can I recover lost wages?
Wage loss is paid out under your Personal Injury Protection benefit, which happens to be mandatory coverage for auto insurance in the State of Florida. There are exceptions, such as when you elected to have your wage loss reimbursement excluded on your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefit when you obtained your policy.
Normally, people who have their wage loss benefits excluded are those who are not employed for some reason or another. You can also elect to have a standard PIP (which covers wage loss at 60%) or extended PIP (which covers wage loss at 80%).
You will need to provide proof of income in the form of a paycheck stub, income tax return, or some other verifiable means. The remaining percentage of your wage loss not covered by your PIP insurance will become part of your claim against the defendant driver.
When cases do not involve PIP coverage, the wage loss becomes part of the demand to the at-fault party. In most cases, proof of lost income is rather simple if the injured person receives a paycheck. For our clients who are self-employed, we work very closely with them to help them assemble the necessary documentation to prove the wage loss claim. Tax returns can be helpful in instances where clients are self-employed.
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How can I recover my out-of-pocket expenses?
Out-of-pocket expenses are always made part of your claim and are part of your economic damages that we seek to recover from the at-fault party. When your claim is presented to the at-fault party, we include your out-of-pocket expenses as part of the demand package.
If your case does not settle in what we call the "pre-suit phase," then your case will proceed to court where we will ask a jury for your out-of-pocket expenses as part of your economic damages on the verdict form.
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Will my insurance premiums increase if I report an accident to my insurance company?
Your insurance premiums should not go up if you are not at fault for the accident. It will be part of your insurance record, but if you are not at fault, your premiums should not increase.
In most situations, your own insurance company will go after the insurance company that insures the at-fault party to recover the costs it may have paid to you for things such as car repairs or additional medical expenses.
