What Are My Rights After A Motorcycle Crash?

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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AFTER A MOTORCYCLE CRASH?
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Miami Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Seeking Fair
Injury Compensation For Bikers And Families
The state of Florida has the distinction of being
home to I-95, the deadliest stretch of highway in
America. Florida is also the state with the
highest number of motorcycle fatalities in the
nation. Although motorcycle accidents are not
more common than other vehicle crashes, they do
have the potential to be much deadlier. This is
due to the fact that motorcycles are much lighter
and smaller than regular vehicles. Additionally,
they are simply not large enough to have many
safety features to protect riders from injury in
the event of a collision. For over 40 years, the
experienced Florida motorcycle accident lawyers
at Colson Hicks Eidson have been helping victims
of motorcycle crashes nationwide. If you or
someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle
accident, put our experience to work for you.
Their firm has a long history of success. In
fact, they have helped o clients recover a total
of over 1 billion in verdicts and settlements in
their legal career.
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This is the most common kind of motorcycle
accident. It occurs when a vehicle turns left,
across a lane of oncoming traffic, and either
collides with or is impacted by a motorcycle.
Left-turning drivers should check to be sure that
there are no vehicles approaching before cutting
across a lane. However, motorcycles are much
smaller than other cars. As a result, turning
drivers may overlook motorcyclists if they are
not cautious.
Common Types Of Motorcycle Accidents
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These kinds of accidents are often fatal for
motorcyclists. They most commonly occur on roads
like Krome Avenue or expressways without medians
to separate traffic moving in opposite
directions. Driver distraction is just one reason
that might cause a vehicle to drift across the
double yellow line and into oncoming traffic,
causing a head-on motorcycle collision.
Lane splitting is the practice of riding your
motorcycle between cars in adjacent lanes during
traffic jams or at stop lights. In Florida, it is
illegal for motorcyclists to share a lane with a
car. This is the case even when traffic is at a
stand-still. Motorcyclists run the risk of being
side-swiped or even crushed between two cars if
they attempt a lane splitting maneuver. However,
motorcyclists still have legal rights. Do not
assume that the motorcyclist is solely at fault
in door zone accidents. The driver of the car
may have also contributed to the accident and be
partially or fully responsible for the resulting
motorcycle accident injury and damages.
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Road Hazards Potholes or debris in the road
may not seem like much of a threat from your car.
However, for motorcyclists, they could lead to a
serious crash. Motorcycles have only two wheels
and are much lighter than a normal vehicle.
Therefore, impacting an obstacle like a pothole
or fallen tree limb could be enough to throw the
rider off balance and cause a motorcycle wreck.
Obstacles in the road may also be the result of
poor roadway maintenance by the city or other
agency.
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Drunk Driving Accidents As with all drivers on
the road, motorcyclists should not drive while
intoxicated. Slower reaction times and impaired
judgment could lead to a motorcycle accident and
serious personal injuries.
Motorcycle accidents can be deadly. That is why
it is important for motorcyclists to take safety
precautions, such as wearing a helmet. Although
Florida law does not require you to wear a helmet
while riding a motorcycle, if you wear a helmet
while riding, you have a much better chance of
avoiding serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.
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CALL Their Miami MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR
A FREE CONSULTATION
Their motorcycle accident attorneys in Miami
understand the difficulties faced by motorcycle
accident victims and their families. A motorcycle
crash can lead to thousands of dollars in medical
bills, repair costs and even the end of a
lifelong love of riding. An experienced accident
attorney from their nationally recognized law
firm will work hard to find out exactly why the
accident occurred and who is at fault. You can
then get the compensation you deserve for your
personal injuries or the wrongful death of a
family member. If you or someone you love was in
a motorcycle crash, call their office in Florida.
You can also contact them online to schedule a
free consultation with personal injury lawyer.
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