Many motorists fail to look out for motorcycles and often blame motorcyclists for accidents due to negative stigmas. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to hire an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases. One of our partners at Aronberg Law is an experienced motorcyclist and holds a motorcycle endorsement license. We also handle all types of vehicle accident cases, including drunk driving collisions.
Motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to occupants of passenger vehicles. When a motorcyclist is injured due to another driver’s negligence, they deserve aggressive legal representation that understands both the law and the unique challenges faced by bikers on the road.
Motorcycle accidents differ significantly from car accidents in several ways:
Motorcyclists lack the protective shell of a vehicle, making them vulnerable to catastrophic injuries even in relatively minor collisions. Common injuries include road rash, broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and amputations.
Many motorists fail to look out for motorcycles and often blame motorcyclists for accidents due to negative stigmas. Insurance adjusters and juries may harbor unfair biases against riders, assuming they were driving recklessly or were “asking for trouble” by riding a motorcycle.
The most common excuse drivers give after hitting a motorcyclist is “I didn’t see them.” While motorcycles are smaller than cars, the law requires all drivers to maintain proper lookout for all vehicles, including motorcycles.
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of other drivers:
One of our partners is an experienced motorcyclist with endorsement license.
Motorcycle accidents frequently result in life-changing injuries:
Understanding Florida’s motorcycle laws is critical to your case:
Florida law requires riders under 21 to wear helmets. Riders 21 and older may ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. However, failure to wear a helmet doesn’t bar recovery if another driver caused the accident.
Lane splitting (riding between lanes of traffic) is illegal in Florida. However, if you were lane splitting when hit, you may still recover damages based on comparative negligence principles.
Florida requires motorcyclists to obtain an endorsement on their driver’s license. Lack of proper licensing doesn’t prevent recovery if another driver was at fault.
Unlike car owners, Florida doesn’t require motorcyclists to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. This means medical bills may not be covered by your own insurance, making the at-fault driver’s liability insurance critical.
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you may recover:
We understand motorcycling and fight against unfair stereotypes.
It is important to hire an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases:
One of our partners at Aronberg Law is an experienced motorcyclist and holds a motorcycle endorsement license. This firsthand knowledge is invaluable when explaining motorcycle handling, visibility issues, and rider behavior to insurance companies and juries.
We know how to counter negative stereotypes and prejudices that many people harbor against motorcyclists. Our attorneys present evidence showing you were riding responsibly and that the accident was caused by another driver’s negligence.
Motorcycle accident injuries tend to be more severe than car accident injuries. We ensure all future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and quality of life impacts are properly valued and compensated.
We work with motorcycle accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and vocational experts who understand the unique aspects of motorcycle accidents.
Successfully proving your case requires strong evidence:
Official documentation of the accident, including officer observations and any citations issued.
Independent witnesses who saw the accident can counter the other driver’s version of events.
Experts can analyze skid marks, damage patterns, and physics to determine how the accident occurred.
Dashcam footage, security cameras, or helmet cameras can provide irrefutable proof of fault.
Documentation linking your injuries directly to the accident.
In Florida, helmet use by riders over 21 is optional if they have adequate insurance. While insurance companies may try to use lack of a helmet against you, it doesn’t bar recovery. An experienced attorney can argue that helmet use doesn’t prevent many injuries and focus on the other driver’s negligence.
“I didn’t see them” is the most common excuse but it’s not a legal defense. All drivers have a duty to maintain proper lookout for all vehicles, including motorcycles. Failure to see you is negligence, not an excuse.
Yes. You can still pursue a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance regardless of whether you carry insurance. However, if you don’t have UM coverage, you may face challenges if the at-fault driver is uninsured.
Even if you were speeding, you may still recover damages under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still collect if you were less than 51% responsible for the accident.
Timeline depends on injury severity and liability disputes. Simple cases with clear fault may settle in 6-12 months. Complex cases with catastrophic injuries or disputed liability can take 18-24 months or longer. We work efficiently while ensuring maximum compensation.
An attorney who is an experienced motorcyclist understands the unique challenges bikers face on the road. One of our partners holds a motorcycle endorsement license and can explain motorcycle handling, visibility issues, and rider behavior to insurance companies and juries in ways that non-riding attorneys cannot.
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident in Boca Raton, it is important to hire an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases. At Aronberg Law, one of our partners is an experienced motorcyclist and holds a motorcycle endorsement license, giving us unique insight into motorcycle accident cases.
We understand that many motorists fail to look out for motorcycles and often blame motorcyclists for accidents due to negative stigmas. We fight against these unfair biases and work tirelessly to prove that the other driver’s negligence caused your injuries.
Our attorneys know how to maximize compensation for catastrophic motorcycle injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and wrongful death. We work with expert witnesses who understand motorcycle dynamics and can effectively present your case.
Visit our office at 10055 Yamato Rd Suite 509, Boca Raton, Florida 33498, United States, or call for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Contact Aronberg Law today for expert motorcycle accident representation.
