Miami Motorcycle Accidents

South Florida injury help after a bike crash

Ask any motorcyclist and he/she will tell you all the reasons riding a bike is an incomparable experience. The very aspects that make motorcycling fun, however, also make it dangerous. Unlike cars, trucks and other motor vehicles, the motorcycle itself offers the driver no protection in the event of an accident.  This means motorcycle accidents are often a lot worse than car accidents.

Despite motorcycle safety training, and donning helmets and protective gear, motorcyclists face an extraordinarily high risk of injuries and death when they are in an accident. Research statistics show that 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries and death compared with 20 percent of car accidents. And, since Florida repealed its mandatory helmet law in 2000, the state's motorcycle accident fatality rate has increased dramatically.

What causes South Florida motorcycle accidents?

Among the common factors contributing to motorcycle accidents, limited visibility at intersections stands at the forefront. A majority of motorcycle accidents happen at intersections because parked vehicles, trees and shrubs, and buildings often obstruct a clear view of a motorcycle. The visibility factor extends to the open highway.

Similarly, a motorcycle traveling on a highway may be sandwiched between two large trucks, RVs or commercial transport vehicles, or otherwise hidden from passing cars, SUVs and other vehicles. Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow and hail also reduce the chances that a motorcycle will be seen by transport and passenger vehicles in time to avoid an accident. Uneven pavement, potholes, and other road hazards, as well as motorcycle defects, are additional causes of motorcycle accidents.

How to begin a Miami motorcycle accident lawsuit

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you should take the same important steps called for in any vehicle accident. Gather and save the names, addresses, and insurance information of everyone involved in the accident as well as a police report and photos of the accident scene and your injuries. Get the medical treatment you need, a copy of your medical record, and receipts for medication and doctor bills.

When someone else's negligence has caused your injuries, retaining a personal injury lawyer is essential to recover damages. At the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer, a wealth of experience, handling every type of personal injury and wrongful death case from the plaintiff and the defense side, enables our attorneys to get positive results for our injured clients.

When you need trusted legal advice and guidance concerning a motorcycle or other injury accident, contact our firm to discuss your situation with an attorney for free.

Call 1 305-940-0007 after a slip-and-fall accident in South Florida.

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