Motorcycle Accidents FAQs
Do you need a motorcycle injury lawyer?
Hire a motorcycle injury lawyer to inform you what your legal rights are.
A motorcycle injury accident is extremely dangerous because of the lack of protection the motorcycle drivers have. A large number of motorcycle accidents will result in death or serious injury. It is extremely important to wear a helmet because most motorcycle accident injuries are the result of head injury.
It is very difficult to find out what happened after a motorcycle injury accident because there are many factors that could have played a role in contributing to the motorcycle accident. An individual does not always have the proper resources, like a motorcycle accident attorney, to investigate the motorcycle accident to determine the liable parties. Even in instances in which an individual has the proper resources to carry out a motorcycle accident investigation, a motorcycle accident attorney has the specialized knowledge of motorcycle accident law that can effectively and successfully benefit the individual. Almost every motorcycle accident ends in injury, so the damages experienced can be extensive.
If I have an accident and have only minor injuries, should I still go to the doctor immediately?
Most definitely. The most common defense raised by insurance companies is that because you did not go for medical attention immediately, you were not seriously injured. Often times, you will not start really hurting until the night of the accident or the next day. Many people think that the pain will pass, and seek no attention whatsoever. This only provides the insurance company with the defense that if you really were hurt, you would have gone to the doctor right away.
What can I do, beforehand, to make me the most prepared, in the event I am involved in a motorcycle accident?
Obviously, you never expect to be involved in an accident. One thing that people forget to do is to carefully review their own insurance policy, to make sure they have the proper coverage. An important coverage that is often overlooked is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. It is relatively inexpensive, and the most important coverage you can have in Florida. It is only after you are involved in an accident that you discover how many people in Florida are either not insured at all, or underinsured.
Am I required to wear a helmet in the State of Florida?
You are not required to wear a helmet in Florida if you are over 21 years of age and are covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
