Injured in a Motorcycle Crash? We Fight for Florida Riders.
If you or someone you love has been hurt riding a motorcycle in Jacksonville or anywhere in Northeast Florida, you are likely dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and an insurance company that is already looking for reasons to blame you. Our trial attorneys represent injured riders and their families, and every case is prepared for trial from day one.
Why Motorcycle Cases Are Different in Florida
Florida’s no-fault insurance system does not treat riders like drivers. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits generally do not cover motorcyclists, which means the medical coverage most Florida drivers count on after a crash is usually not available to you. Your recovery typically depends on proving the other driver’s fault and pursuing their bodily injury coverage, your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, and other sources our attorneys know how to find.
Riders also face bias. Insurance adjusters and juries often assume the motorcyclist was speeding or riding recklessly. We push back with evidence: crash reconstruction, witness statements, roadway and vehicle data, and complete medical documentation of your injuries.
Common causes we see include drivers turning left across a rider’s path, lane-change and blind-spot collisions, distracted driving, and dangerous road conditions. The injuries are often severe: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, road rash, and, in the worst cases, wrongful death.
Florida Laws That Affect Your Motorcycle Claim
Florida’s modified comparative negligence law bars recovery if you are found more than 50 percent at fault, and insurers use that rule aggressively. In most cases you have two years from the date of the crash to file a negligence lawsuit. Helmet use can also affect your case: Florida law allows riders 21 and over to ride without a helmet if they carry qualifying medical coverage, and we know how to respond when an insurer tries to use your lawful choice against you.
Motorcycle Accident FAQs
Do I have a case if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Possibly. Riding without a helmet is legal for many adult riders in Florida, and it does not prevent you from bringing a claim. It may become an issue in arguments about certain injuries, and our attorneys prepare for that from the start.
What if the driver who hit me has little or no insurance?
We look at every available source of recovery, including your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, umbrella policies, and other potentially liable parties.
How long do I have to file?
In most Florida negligence cases, two years from the date of the crash. Evidence disappears quickly, so it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. Injury consultations are free, and we work on contingency: no fees unless we win.
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