Injuries from motorcycle accidents are often severe. With no vehicle frame, seat belts, or airbags for protection, you bear the full brunt of the impact in a crash. These accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, broken bones, and other trauma. If another party’s negligence contributed to your accident, our Naples motorcycle accident lawyer can seek financial compensation for your injuries.
Our legal team can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, therapy and rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs associated with your accident. You can leave your case to our Naples personal injury lawyer while you prioritize your health and well-being. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free case consultation.
Our Law Firm Takes Your Personal Injury Claims Personally
If you are a motorcycle rider or passenger injured in an accident, we will help you fight to recover compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
Our personalized, client-focused legal support means you get:
- Compassionate, communicative legal care
- Answers to all your questions and concerns
- Prompt replies to your phone calls and emails
- Help with scheduling medical and other appointments
- Help with having your damaged motorcycle repaired
A motorcycle crash can change your life physically and psychologically. Long-term or catastrophic damage from the accident can also seriously impact you financially. We are committed to helping you recover from the accident. While we build your case, you can focus on getting better.
How Do Our Naples Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Fight For Your Compensation?
We must prove that another party was at least partially at fault to win compensation after a motorcycle accident. The at-fault party could even be an entity other than a motorist. In some cases, a flaw in the road design, such as a large pothole or malfunctioning traffic control device, may contribute to an accident.
Our job as your legal representative is to gather all the available evidence, examine it, and determine where the fault lies. Then, we can take the necessary steps to pursue the responsible party or parties for damages. There are several parties we may turn to for compensation for your injuries.
Another Naples Motorist May Be Liable
If you collide with another motorist while on your motorcycle, we examine the details of the collision and determine the other motorist’s percentage of fault. If the motorist was doing any of the following, chances are, they are either partially or fully liable for the collision:
- Driving under the influence
- Driving while distracted, such as texting or accepting a phone call while driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Disregarding a traffic control device like a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal
The Municipality In Charge Of Road Maintenance May Be Responsible For Your Collision
As we investigate your accident, we also determine if road design or maintenance issues were potential contributors. Signs of poor road design or maintenance may include hazards like potholes, uneven pavement, lack of guard rails, poor visibility, or debris on the road.
A government municipality may be at fault for your accident. In this case, you may have even less time to pursue compensation than in a lawsuit against a negligent motorist. Our Naples motorcycle accident lawyers will determine the liable party in your accident and take prompt action to recover compensation.
What Types Of Compensation Can You Recover For Your Naples Motorcycle Accident?
Recovering from a motorcycle accident can be a long and painful process. In many cases, the expenses increase quickly. In addition to your medical bills, we can pursue compensation for losses like lost income and emotional harm. In extreme cases, we can even pursue punitive damages to punish the responsible party for gross negligence or misconduct.
There are two primary types of compensation we can pursue in a motorcycle accident claim:
Compensation For Economic Losses
These damages compensate you for the financial losses that can be proven through bills or receipts. It can include compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, physical therapy, lost earning capacity, and time away from work.
Severe injuries may mean a long path to recovery or even the need for long-term medical care. When this is the case, we also seek compensation for future medical needs. We may consult with medical professionals to determine the long-term impact of your injuries.
Another common economic damage in a motorcycle case is property damage. You may need repairs to your bike or to replace it entirely.
Compensation For Non-Economic Losses
This is compensation for losses that can’t necessarily be proven with bills. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of consortium all constitute non-economic losses.
Because these damages are subjective, the more evidence we can produce in your favor, the better our chances of recovering fair compensation.
Our Naples Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Help If You Lost A Loved One
If you lost a loved one due to a fatal motorcycle accident, our Naples wrongful death lawyers can help your family fight for justice and compensation. Few families are prepared to afford such a sudden and tragic loss. Though no amount of money can bring back your loved one, your family doesn’t deserve to struggle financially in their absence.
Under Florida’s wrongful death laws, we can typically seek compensation for:
- Funeral services and burial or cremation costs
- Loss of income for the contribution your loved one made to the household
- Your loved one’s medical bills
- Their pain and suffering
Can You Still Receive Compensation If You Are Partially At Fault For Your Motorcycle Wreck?
Many vehicle accidents involve shared responsibility. If you were partially at fault for your motorcycle accident, you could still be eligible for compensation from another party.
Florida has a specific law to govern accidents with shared responsibility. This law is called modified comparative negligence. It states that you can recover compensation in a crash for which you were partly responsible. However, the amount of your award declines proportionally to your level of fault.
For instance, if your damages total $100,000, but the courts decide you were 25% responsible for your motorcycle accident, your award drops by $25,000, leaving you with $75,000. You also may be barred from recovering compensation if you are more than 50% at fault.
Why You May Bear Partial Fault For A Motorcycle Collision
The court might consider you partially at fault if you took any of the following actions:
- Speeding: Speeding is illegal in Florida and is considered negligent behavior. The law presumes drivers know how fast they’re going and should not exceed posted speed limits.
- Driving under the influence (DUI): DUI laws prohibit impaired driving. This includes alcohol, drugs, or other substances. If you are convicted of DUI, you will likely be considered partially to blame for your accident.
- Reckless driving: Reckless driving is defined as driving without regard for others’ safety. Because recklessness could result in serious injuries or death, the court would consider you partially at fault for your motorcycle wreck.
- Failure to yield the right of way: Failure to yield the right of way means failing to yield to others when approaching an intersection or stop sign, which can lead to collisions.
- Swerving in and out of traffic: Swerving in and out of lanes puts you and other motorists at risk.
- Failing to obey traffic signals: Failing to obey traffic signals is illegal and often leads to accidents.
- Lane splitting or riding between two lanes of traffic: Lane splitting or riding between two traffic lanes increases the chance of a collision. It is also illegal in Florida.
- Riding along a highway shoulder: Riding along a highway shoulder increases your chances of being hit by passing vehicles.
- Failing to wear a motorcycle helmet: If you were not wearing a motorcycle helmet, the other party might argue that you are partially responsible for any brain injuries you suffered since a helmet would have reduced or prevented your injuries.
Our Naples Attorneys Can Help You Pursue Compensation For Your Injuries
After a motorcycle accident, your priority should be seeking medical treatment. If you wait to see a doctor, an insurance company may argue that your injuries came from a different accident and that they do not have to pay you.
Next, contact a personal injury attorney to discuss the details of your case. Our Naples motorcycle accident lawyers can advise you on how to proceed.
Be sure to document everything, particularly regarding your medical treatment and rehabilitation. We need to be able to show the court the extent to which the accident has affected you. Keep copies of everything your doctors give you, including treatment protocols, bills, injury assessments, and prescriptions.
We will build your case using all the evidence of your motorcycle crash, which includes police reports, eyewitness statements, photographs from the accident scene, and expert testimonies. The more evidence we have, the stronger the case we can build. Please allow us to get started on your case as soon as possible.
Our Motorcycle Accident Team Will Obtain A Copy Of Your Accident Report
The evidence our investigation uncovers will tell the story of your motorcycle accident. Your police report is an important part of your evidence. It will tell our team:
- The date, time, and location of the accident to help us ensure compliance with the statute of limitations
- Causes and contributing factors of the crash to help us define the at-fault driver’s negligence
- Contact information for the at-fault driver and his insurance company
It might also contain beneficial evidence like police-generated notes, diagrams, photos, and videos. Due to the importance of this document and legal reporting requirements for accidents, it’s vital to report your accident to the Naples Police Department as soon as possible.
Florida’s Statute Of Limitations For Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit and two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
When you have a few years to take legal action, it may seem like there is no rush, but getting started on your case quickly is best. We do not want evidence to disappear or witnesses to forget what they saw. Additionally, it can take time to build your case to be as strong as possible.
Our Firm Operates Under A Contingency-Fee Agreement
If we take your case, you owe us nothing upfront or out of pocket. Instead, we handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we only receive payment when you get paid; at the point you receive compensation, we take a preapproved portion of your settlement or court award as our payment.
We want you to be able to get legal representation without draining your bank account or worrying about covering our fees on top of your medical bills. When you hire a Naples motorbike accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, you do not need to stress about whether you have the funds to hire us.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics In Florida
With its year-round sunshine, Southwest Florida allows motorcyclists to ride almost daily. While most motorcycle rides do not result in accidents, according to the 2023 report from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) for Collier County, there were:
- 102 motorcycle accidents were reported
- 89 of them resulted in injuries
- 9 motorcycle crashes resulted in fatalities
What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident In Naples
If you were hurt in a Naples motorcycle crash, there are a few steps you can take after the accident to protect your case and safety. Our Naples motorcycle accident attorney recommends that you:
- Call 911 and seek medical attention: Either receive emergency medical care at somewhere like Physician’s Regional or make an appointment with your primary care physician. You should always see a doctor after an accident to ensure your well-being.
- Stay off social media: The liable party and their insurance company can use your words against you, including those you publish to your social media accounts. To avoid posting anything that may jeopardize your case, it may be in your best interest to avoid social media altogether until you reach a settlement.
- Politely decline conversations with insurers: You do not have to give a recorded statement after the accident. You can refuse to speak with the insurance company until you’ve consulted an attorney.
- Save any evidence you have from the accident: If you took any photos or videos at the accident scene or your visible injuries, save them and bring them to your lawyer. They can add this evidence to your case file and use it to prove the strength of your case. Other useful information may include a copy of the police report and witness contact information. Our team can collect this information on your behalf if you have not already done so.
Call Today To Find Out How A Naples Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You
If you or someone you love is a motorcycle accident victim in Collier County, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today. The consultation is always free, and we are happy to go over the details of your case and advise you on how to proceed. We offer responsive legal care and go the extra mile for our clients.
You will get your attorney’s phone number and receive frequent case updates. We can schedule any appointments for you as well. Read our client testimonials to learn more about how we help injury victims like you.
Contact us and let our Naples motorcycle accident attorneys fight for the monetary compensation you deserve.
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