Motorcycle Accidents
In the event of an accident, motorcycle
drivers and passengers face far more risk than those
in cars and trucks. Motorcycle accidents end in severe
injury or death more often than automobile accidents.
According to a 2007 report released by the
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ,
motorcycle accidents contributed to over 5,000 deaths
and over 100,000 injuries in the United States. There
are a number of factors that contribute to devastating
Florida motorcycle accidents. Weather conditions, such
as wind and rain, make it more likely for someone on
a motorbike to wipe out given the slippery and possibly
poorly maintained roads. By virtue of being smaller,
motorcycles are more difficult to see among other traffic,
especially by drunk or distracted drivers.
When motorcyclists are involved in an accident with
a car or truck, their injuries can be serious and catastrophic.
Motorcyclists are often treated for horrible injuries
to their head, neck and spinal cord. These traumatic
injuries can result in permanent disabilities or even
death. Injured motorcycle drivers and passengers typically
incur expenses related to the accident such as medical
treatment, rehabilitation, medication, or lost income
due to their inability to work. They may also lose the
ability to perform various activities of normal daily
living, in both the short and long term, and may endure
pain and suffering as a result of the accident. Motorcycle
accident victims may be entitled to compensation for
these expenses under their own insurance policy, or
that of the negligent driver or their insurance company.
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, it is
vital that you do not talk to any insurance investigator,
sign any papers, or accept a settlement before talking
to a motorcycle accident lawyer. Many injuries caused
by motorcycle accidents have long-term consequences
that simply are not accounted for by insurance companies.
Insurance companies have a team of adjusters, investigators
and attorneys whose goal is to minimize the amount of
money they pay to accident victims.
Personal injuries sustained as the result of a motorcycle
accident differ from those of the victim of a
car crash.
Traffic regulations also have special rules for motorcyclists,
which can affect liability and damage recovery for both
drivers and passengers. Therefore, it is important for
you to seek the advice of a lawyer with experience in
motorcycle accident claims in order to protect your
right to fair compensation. If you or someone you know
has been involved in a motorcycle collision,
contact I Law
and allow our experience to go to work for you.
At I Law we are dedicated to representing the injured
- not insurance companies. We work side by side with
you to ease the worry of having to fill out forms, request
information, and speak to insurance adjusters. We allow
you to focus on what is most important – getting well
and recovering from your loss. At I Law, we understand
your concerns and will do our best to ease your burdens.
We will dedicate the necessary resources to ensure that
you are adequately represented and your rights are protected.
We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your
loved ones with regard to any potential case. There
is never any charge for an initial consultation and
we are happy to schedule appointments at your home,
in a hospital or at a location that is convenient for
you. We represent clients on a contingency fee basis.
If for any reason there is no recovery, then we receive
no fees or costs. Simply stated, we are paid fees and
costs only if you win. At I Law, personal attention
matters.