West Palm Beach Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you suffered injuries in a Florida motorcycle accident and now face mounting medical bills and other accident-related expenses, the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you recover compensation for your losses.

We have years of experience in handling motorcycle accident cases and we aggressively work for the best outcome for each of our clients. Contact us for a free, no-obligation case review. We built our firm on giving personal attention to each of our clients and providing the best service possible. Call us today to speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer in West Palm Beach.

Can I Seek Compensation If Another Driver Caused My West Palm Beach Motorcycle Accident?

West Palm Beach is a great city for motorcycle riders—offering sunny skies and scenic views. However, where there are motorcyclists and negligent drivers, there are bound to be motorcycle accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were nearly 400 motorcycle accidents in Palm Beach County in 2021, resulting in 25 fatalities. During the same year, more than 8,600 motorcycle crashes happened statewide. 

If you or your loved one sustained injuries in an accident that was not your fault, you can seek related financial damages from the liable driver. Motorcycle owners can seek compensation from the insurance company of the at-fault driver or pursue awards with a personal injury lawsuit. We can help you pursue compensation for:

• Medical bills;
• Ambulance transport to the hospital;
• Physical therapy;
• Home medical equipment;
• In-home medical care;
• Rehabilitation;
• Lost wages;
• Lost earning capacity, if you cannot return to work;
• Motorcycle repair or replacement costs;
• Pain and suffering;
• Mental anguish; and
• Emotional distress.

We can collect proof of your losses through your medical bills, repair receipts, employment records, and other documentation that shows your damages.

In order to seek these damages, we need to prove the other driver in your crash acted recklessly and that this behavior caused your crash. Then, we can file a personal injury claim with their insurer or take legal action

What Is the Value of Your Case?

Every personal injury case is different, and the value of your potential settlement or verdict depends on factors unique to your accident and injury, including:

• Your age;
• Yourwages at the time of your accident;
• The cost of your current medical care;
• The estimated cost of your future necessary medical treatment;
• The value of your motorcycle damages;
• The length of your recovery and how long you are out of work;
• Whether you suffered a permanent or disabling injury; and 
• The extent of your physical pain, emotional suffering, and mental anguish.

The at-fault party’s insurance coverage can also affect how much compensation you may receive. If the liable party does not have coverage above the state minimums, their policy may not fully satisfy your losses. Our lawyers will help you identify every dollar owed to you and determine your best course of action for seeking the maximum amount of compensation available in your case. 

How Can Our Lawyers Prove the Other Driver Caused Your Motorcycle Crash?

All drivers must exercise a duty of care to keep others on the road reasonably safe from harm. If the other driver in your motorcycle crash was behaving recklessly and failed to maintain that duty of care, we can hold them financially responsible for their negligence. They become liable for any bodily injuries, property damage, and potentially other personal losses you suffered because of their actions.

To prove negligence, we must determine how the accident happened. We can turn to police reports, photos of the accident scene, eyewitness testimony, surveillance video, or testimony from accident reconstruction experts to determine who caused your crash.

During the course of our investigation, we may find the other driver engaged in negligent behaviors, such as:

• Distracted driving, including texting, talking on the phone, or paying attention to passengers while behind the wheel;
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• Failing to see your motorcycle while changing lanes; or
• Ignoring traffic signals or signs.

We may also find a third party shares some of the blame for your motorcycle accident. A motorcycle manufacturer’s defect or a faulty motorcycle part, for example, may also have contributed to your accident. Our firm uses its various resources to investigate all responsible parties while you recover from your injuries.

Do Florida’s Auto Insurance Laws Apply to Motorcycles?

If you own a vehicle with four or more wheels, Florida law requires you to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance to cover your injuries and your passengers’ injuries. After a car accident, each driver turns to their own PIP policy for compensation. PIP policies provide a maximum of $10,000 in medical and disability benefits, as long as the injured party seeks medical treatment within 14 days after the accident.

However, PIP insurance does not cover motorcycle accident injuries, nor does Florida require you to purchase motorcycle insurance.

What Happens If You Do Not Have Insurance?

If you do not have any form of motorcycle liability insurance coverage and you caused your accident, the other driver may hold you responsible for their bodily injuries and property damage. Not only that, you may have to pay for your own medical bills and personal losses. This is why it is a good idea to maintain insurance coverage for your motorcycle.

If you do not have motorcycle liability insurance but you were not at fault for the crash, we can file a claim for your damages with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In a car accident, each driver must meet the state’s serious injury threshold in order to file a claim outside of their own PIP policy. However, as a motorcyclist, you do not have to meet this threshold. 

What Is the Insurance Claims Process Like After a West Palm Beach Motorcycle Wreck?

Filing an insurance claim can be a daunting task, especially if you are trying to recuperate from your crash injuries. Our firm has skilled and knowledgeable attorneys who take the guesswork out of this process for you.

We will contact the other party’s auto insurer to alert them about your claim and begin negotiations on your behalf with the company. Auto insurers typically want to underpay and offer low settlements. They may also claim you played a part in causing the accident or contributed to your injuries. This is especially true if you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Comparative Fault Can Affect Your Claim

While state law allows insured riders age 21 and older to ride without a helmet, many insurance companies have successfully argued that these riders share some of the blame for their injuries. If the insurance company can assign fault to you, it can use it to diminish your settlement. 

Under Florida’s comparative fault statute, accident victims can seek compensation, but the court will reduce their awards based on their percentage of fault. For example, if the court assigns you 30 percent fault for not wearing a helmet and you had $100,000 in damages, you would receive $70,000. Insurance agents know the law and will apply it to your claim.

We know how to defend against these tactics to get you the compensation you deserve. We fight to make sure you get the highest settlement offer possible. If the insurance company is unwilling to offer a fair amount, we can file suit and take your case to court.

How Soon After My Accident Should I Contact an Injury Lawyer in West Palm Beach?

In Florida, the statute of limitations only gives you four years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a family member died in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death suit—but you will only have two years to file your case.

It is essential we act before this time expires. Sometimes, the threat of a lawsuit is the only way to convince a stubborn insurer to settle through an insurance claim. The sooner you contact us, the more time we have to build a strong case for your compensation. Our attorneys will:

• File your claim or lawsuit according to insurance regulations and statutory deadlines;
• Collect case evidence, including medical records, police reports, photographs and videos of your crash site, and eyewitness testimony;
• Work with experts who can testify on your behalf, including medical professionals, economists, physiologists, and crash reconstructionists;
• Handle all phone calls, emails, and communications with the insurance company;
• Aggressively represent your best interests during negotiations; and
• Represent you during a civil trial if necessary.

Throughout your case, we will provide you with regular updates. We pride ourselves on our accessibility, and we will even give you your attorney’s phone number so that you are never out of touch or left in the dark. 

Our West Palm Beach Injury Lawyers Are Ready to Help You

Let the attorneys at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine help you get the compensation you deserve. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in West Palm Beach work on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay no legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. Call us today to get started with a risk-free, no-cost consultation.