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Daytona Beach Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
A motorcycle crash can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. You may be in pain, unable to work, and worried about bills. Our Daytona Beach motorcycle accident lawyers at Chubb Law help injured riders learn their rights and seek fair payment from those who caused the crash.
Our Daytona Beach personal injury lawyers know that riders are often blamed without proof. We listen to your story, gather evidence, and deal with the insurance companies. You can focus on healing while our legal team works to protect you.
What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle crashes are not the same as car crashes. People inside cars have seat belts, airbags, and a metal frame around them. Motorcycle riders have very little protection. Because of this, even a crash at a low speed can cause severe harm.
A rider may suffer broken bones, road rash, brain injuries, back injuries, or damage to the spinal cord. A motorcycle accident lawyer can find out what caused the crash and who may be responsible. A lawyer at Chubb Law can also look for all insurance policies that may cover the rider’s losses.
Motorcycle Accident Case Results
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Motorcycle Accident
Understanding Motorcycle Accidents in Volusia County
Daytona Beach and Volusia County are well known for motorcycles. Bike Week, Biketoberfest, races, and other events bring many riders and visitors to the area. Roads such as A1A, International Speedway Boulevard, Nova Road, Clyde Morris Boulevard, and Interstate 95 can become crowded.
Drivers from out of town may watch their GPS, miss a turn, or make a sudden lane change. A local Daytona Beach motorcycle accident attorney understands the traffic problems riders face. Our attorneys can review the crash scene, road layout, traffic signs, and other evidence.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Motorcyclists face a much higher risk of death and injury than people inside passenger cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists are almost 27 times more likely to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured. There is no airbag or steel frame to absorb the force of a crash.
Florida also has a large number of motorcycles on its roads. Warm weather allows people to ride during most of the year. Major motorcycle events bring even more riders to Volusia County. These facts show why drivers must watch carefully for motorcycles. They also show why an injured rider may need help from experienced motorcycle accident lawyers.
Key Legal Concepts in Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
Most motorcycle accident cases are based on negligence. Negligence means that someone failed to use proper care. A rider usually must show four things:
- The driver had a duty to drive safely
- The driver failed to use proper care
- The driver’s actions caused the crash
- The rider suffered injuries or other losses
For example, a driver may be negligent by texting, speeding, running a red light, or turning in front of a motorcycle.
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Legal Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcyclists have the same right to use Florida roads as other drivers. A rider should not be blamed just because the rider chose to travel by motorcycle. An injured rider may have the right to seek payment for medical care, lost pay, damaged property, pain, and other losses.
You also have the right to speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, you may have the right to file a lawsuit.
Damages You Can Recover from Motorcycle Accidents
The money sought in an injury claim is called damages. The damages available depend on your injuries and how the crash changed your life. You may be able to recover compensation for:
- Ambulance and hospital bills
- Surgery and doctor visits
- Physical therapy
- Medicine
- Medical equipment
- Future medical care
- Lost income
- Reduced future earning ability
- Motorcycle repairs or replacement
- Damaged helmets, clothing, and riding gear
- Pain and suffering
- Scars and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
A severe injury may create costs for many years. A motorcycle accident attorney should look at both your current bills and your future needs.
Insurance Coverage for Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle insurance works differently from car insurance in Florida. Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage generally does not apply to motorcycles. Other coverage may still be available. This may include:
- The at-fault driver’s bodily injury insurance
- Your health insurance
- Medical payments coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
- A business or commercial vehicle policy
Uninsured motorist coverage may help when the driver who caused the crash has no insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage may help when that driver does not have enough coverage. Insurance policies can be hard to understand. A Daytona Beach motorcycle accident lawyer can review the policies and search for all available coverage.
Common Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases Our Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Handles
Our Daytona Beach motorcycle accident law firm may handle cases involving:
- Cars turning left in front of motorcycles
- Unsafe lane changes
- Blind-spot crashes
- Rear-end accidents
- Head-on crashes
- Intersection accidents
- Car-door accidents
- Hit-and-run crashes
- Drunk driving accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Commercial vehicle crashes
- Dangerous roads
- Defective motorcycle parts
- Fatal motorcycle crashes
Some accidents involve more than one at-fault party. Experienced motorcycle accident law firms look beyond the police report to identify all individuals or businesses that may be responsible.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Many motorcycle crashes happen because another driver does not look carefully before turning or changing lanes. Common causes include:
- Texting while driving
- Speeding
- Following too closely
- Failing to yield
- Running a stop sign
- Driving under the influence
- Unsafe passing
- Sudden lane changes
- Driving while tired
- Opening a car door into traffic
- Loose gravel or road debris
- Potholes or poor road work
- Defective tires, brakes, or other parts
A careful investigation can show whether a driver, business, road hazard, or defective product caused the crash.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Knowing what to do after a motorcycle accident can protect your health and your legal claim. First, call 911. Ask for police and medical help. Do not refuse care just because you think your injuries are minor. Some injuries may not cause strong symptoms right away. When you can do so safely:
- Take pictures of the vehicles, your motorcycle, the road, and your injuries
- Get the other driver’s name and insurance details
- Ask witnesses for their names and phone numbers
- Get the police report number
- Keep your helmet, clothing, and damaged gear
- Follow your doctors’ instructions
- Save all bills, receipts, and records of your time missed at work
Do not admit fault or guess about what happened. You should also be careful about giving a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.
The Cost of Motorcycle Accidents
The cost of a crash goes far beyond a damaged bike. You may face emergency care, surgery, therapy, medicine, and follow-up visits. You may also miss work or lose the ability to return to your old job. Your family may need to pay for childcare, home care, travel, or modifications to your home.
There are personal costs, too. You may have pain, fear, scars, sleep problems, or trouble enjoying activities you once loved. These losses should be considered when valuing your claim.
The Motorcycle Accident Claim Process in Florida
The claim process often starts with an investigation. Our legal team may gather the police report, photos, videos, witness statements, medical records, and insurance information. Our lawyers may then send a demand to the insurance company.
The demand explains how the crash happened, why the insured person is responsible, and how the crash harmed you. The parties may try to settle. If the insurer denies the claim or will not make a fair offer, our motorcycle accident attorneys may recommend filing a lawsuit.
Building a Strong Case for a Motorcycle Accident Claim
A successful claim needs strong proof. Helpful evidence may include:
- Police reports
- Photos from the scene
- Traffic camera video
- Business security video
- Dashcam footage
- Witness statements
- Cellphone records
- Vehicle damage
- Skid marks
- Driver work records
- Medical records and bills
- Expert opinions
Evidence can disappear quickly. Videos may be erased, motorcycles may be repaired, and witnesses may forget what they saw. Early action can help save this proof.
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Florida has a deadline for filing most negligence lawsuits. Under current Florida law, you must generally file an action based on negligence within two years. Wrongful death cases also generally have a two-year deadline. Some cases have shorter notice rules or different deadlines.
Claims involving a government agency may have added notice rules and other deadlines. You should not wait until the deadline is near. A Daytona Beach motorcycle accident lawyer needs time to investigate the case and protect important evidence.
Establishing Negligence in a Florida Motorcycle Accident Case
To prove negligence, you must show that the other party failed to use reasonable care. This may mean proving that a driver:
- Failed to watch for motorcycles
- Turned without yielding
- Changed lanes without looking
- Drove too fast
- Followed too closely
- Used a phone while driving
- Ignored a traffic sign or light
The evidence must also show that this careless act caused the crash and your injuries.
Comparative Fault in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
An insurance company may try to place some of the blame on you. It may claim that you were speeding, were hard to see, or could have avoided the crash. Florida uses a modified comparative fault rule. If you are partly responsible, your share of fault may reduce the compensation you can recover.
A person who is found more than 50% at fault generally cannot recover damages in a negligence case. For example, if your damages are $100,000 and you are found 20% at fault, your recovery may be reduced to $80,000. Our lawyers can challenge unfair efforts to blame you.
Liability in Motorcycle Accidents
The driver who caused the accident may be liable. Other people or companies may also share responsibility. Possible at-fault parties may include:
- A careless driver
- A vehicle’s owner
- A driver’s employer
- A trucking or delivery company
- A motorcycle or parts manufacturer
- A road construction company
- A government agency
Finding every liable party can be important when you have severe injuries or the driver has limited insurance.
Why You Should Choose Chubb Law for Your Motorcycle Accident Case
Our team at Chubb Law treats injured people like people, not case numbers. We offer direct communication and give you a voice in the major choices made during your case. Mitch’s 8 Promises include a free case evaluation, proactive updates, a 110% commitment, and the promise that you call the shots.
We also promise unlimited communication by phone, email, and text. Our promises also include no out-of-pocket fees, a focus on putting more money in your pocket, and an increased-offer guarantee. If an insurance offer is already on the table when you hire our firm, we will increase the offer or waive our fee.
We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents
Do I really need a motorcycle accident attorney after a crash?
You are not required to hire a lawyer, but insurance companies have teams of lawyers whose main job is to pay you as little as possible. Having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side levels the playing field so you do not get cheated.
How much does it cost to hire Daytona Beach motorcycle accident lawyers?
It costs nothing out of pocket. Many Daytona Beach motorcycle accident law firms, including Chubb Law, work on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if we win your case. If we do not recover money for you, you do not owe us anything.
What if I was not wearing a helmet during the crash?
You may still be able to file a claim in Florida. Helmets are not required for all adult riders over 21 who carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage. While the insurance company may try to argue that not wearing a helmet made your injuries worse, it does not erase the driver’s mistake in causing the crash.
How long will my motorcycle accident case take?
Every case is different. Some cases settle in a few months, while cases with severe injuries or disagreements over who caused the crash can take a year or longer. We always focus on seeking the best possible result for you, not rushing through an unfair settlement.
What if the driver left the scene?
Call the police right away. Witnesses, traffic cameras, vehicle parts, and uninsured motorist coverage may help identify the driver or provide compensation.
Contact Our Daytona Beach Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today
If you or someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Daytona Beach, do not wait to get help. Evidence can disappear, and the two-year deadline starts on the day of your crash. Let our team at Chubb Law take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on healing.
Contact our Daytona Beach motorcycle accident lawyers today for a free case evaluation. We will listen to your story, explain your options, and help you decide what to do next.
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