If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the experienced attorneys at LaBovick Law Group. Our dedicated team is always ready to help those who have suffered from negligence on the road or elsewhere.
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Most motorcycle accidents are preventable. They occur when one or more parties are negligent. Identifying the cause of your motorcycle accident is one of the many things an attorney can do for you. The cause of your crash can identify the person or party who is financially responsible if you have grounds for a lawsuit. In personal injury law, someone is negligent if they fail to take a reasonable amount of care, and this causes injury or harm to someone else.
Our West Palm Beach motorcycle accident lawyers can determine who or what caused your motorcycle accident by revisiting the scene, hiring crash reconstruction experts, speaking to witnesses, and reviewing the police report.
Common causes of motorcycle accidents in West Palm Beach, Florida include:
Florida follows a pure comparative negligence system in motorcycle accident cases. Under this law, any party who contributes to an accident or injury can be liable for damages. If a court awards a victim compensation, the portion they receive will be based on their percentage of fault.
For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but found 40% at fault because you were speeding through a traffic light when a driver turned left in front of you, you will only receive 60% of the award or $60,000. Because of this law, at-fault parties and their insurance companies often attempt to reduce their liability by placing the majority of the blame on the victim. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer is experienced in these tactics and can ensure you are treated fairly.
Your legal team will collect information relevant to your claims like medical records, medical bills, and insurance policy information.
Your legal team, including the attorney, will review the information that was gathered from the prior step and assess it to gather the necessary evidence. They may review include (but are not limited to) police records, traffic camera footage, dashcam footage, and security camera footage. This will help to build your case.
Your attorney will aggressively fight for your defense so you can get the compensation you need before going to court.
If settlement negotiations are unfavorable, your attorney will prepare to go to trial and present your case in the strongest manner.
There is no average payout for a motorcycle accident case. Each case is unique, with insurance companies and juries deciding financial outcomes on a case-by-case basis. Some injured victims receive $10,000 or less for relatively minor injuries & property damage, while others receive $1 million or more for catastrophic injuries.
Many different factors can affect how much your claim is worth, including:
You may be eligible for reimbursement for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. A motorcycle accident attorney can perform an in-depth evaluation of the value of your motorcycle accident case.
Learn more today during a free consultation with one of our local motorcycle accident lawyers. Initial case reviews are free and confidential.
Call (561) 623-3681 or contact us online today.
After a motorcycle crash, you need to know what to do in order to protect yourself, medically and legally.
Call 911 as soon as you can to report the accident and request medical assistance. Emergency responders will arrive to treat anyone involved and transport you to the hospital if necessary. A police officer will also create an accident report detailing the collision, noting how they believe the crash occurred and which parties they believe to be at fault. Ultimately, this report can be critical when it comes time to file an accident claim. Be sure to ask the officer how you can obtain a copy of the report.
If you are not transported to the hospital, remain at the scene and take photographs of:
If anyone witnessed the accident, ask for their name and contact information. Check if they are willing to make a recorded statement, which you can take on your phone, or ask them to write down their version of the events while it is fresh in their minds.
Go visit a doctor as soon as possible, even if you don’t believe you are injured. Some severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, can have delayed symptoms that can present themselves hours or even days later. Seeking treatment immediately is not only the best choice for your health but will provide documentation to prove your injuries and to what extent. If you wait to seek medical help, the delay can allow an insurance company to argue that your injuries were not a result of the motorcycle accident or not as severe as you claim.
Obtaining the compensation you deserve from an insurance company can be difficult on your own. A personal injury protection (PIP) attorney can help you preserve evidence that may be vital to your claim and negotiate a fair settlement or represent you in court.
