A motorcycle accident can be devastating, leaving you with severe injuries, crippling financial expenses, and a life that may never be the same.
Our Port St. Lucie motorcycle accident lawyers at GED Lawyers understand the stakes of personal injury cases, and we want to help you recover the compensation you deserve to safeguard your future.
Our Port St. Lucie personal injury lawyers have been fighting for motorcycle accident victims since 1995. We have a history of winning, recovering over $26 million in compensation for injury victims. Call now for a free consultation.
How a Port St. Lucie Motorcycle Crash Lawyer Can Benefit Your Case
At GED Lawyers, we genuinely empathize with accident victims and their families. You’re in pain and working to recover from your injuries while struggling with financial expenses, such as medical bills and a damaged or destroyed motorcycle.
Your Port St. Lucie motorcycle accident attorney will support you throughout your claim so you can take the time you need to heal. We will investigate the accident and gather evidence to support your claim, such as police reports, traffic camera footage, photographs, medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions.
Your lawyer will also make a good-faith effort to negotiate a fair settlement with the negligent party and their insurance company on your behalf.
When you hire our personal injury law firm, you can expect:
- Regular updates, so you always know the status of your case
- No attorney fees unless you recover compensation
- Accessible communication with your lawyer
- Availability for evening and weekend appointments
- Multilingual staff fluent in Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Portuguese, Creole, Turkish, and Russian
- Mock trials to prepare you and your case for court
We will fight for a full settlement to adequately cover your damages. If necessary, our legal team will take your case to trial to recover the compensation you deserve because we are not afraid of a fight.
Damages a Port St. Lucie Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help You Seek
Motorcycle riders are at risk of suffering severe injuries because motorcycles do not offer the same safety and protective features as traditional vehicles. Common injuries motorcycle riders could suffer include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal organ damage, burns, and road rash.
If you were hurt because of another driver’s negligence, you have the right to recover compensation for damages. The negligent party’s insurance company will likely offer a quick settlement, but this initial offer could be inadequate to cover your losses, leaving you to pay the rest of your expenses out of your pocket.
Types of damages a Port St. Lucie motorcycle accident injury lawyer can help you claim include:
- Economic damages: These are damages with a calculable monetary value, which means you can prove them by producing receipts, bills, and invoices. Economic damages include medical bills, home modifications, rehabilitation, child care, lost income, household services, transportation, and property damage.
- Non–economic damages: These damages do not have a financial value. They may include pain and suffering, physical and intellectual disabilities, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, emotional distress, and disfigurement.
- Wrongful death damages: If you lost a close family member in a motorcycle accident, you may claim wrongful death damages such as funeral costs, mental pain and suffering, lost income, and medical bills. Please accept our most sincere condolences during this challenging and painful time for you and your family. Our Port St. Lucie wrongful death lawyers would feel privileged to fight for justice for your loved one and protect your family’s future.
Contact us today at GED Lawyers to learn more about what damages you may qualify for.
Florida Laws that May Affect Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
It’s important to be aware of several Florida laws that may affect your motorcycle accident claim, including:
Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Laws
Because Florida is a no-fault state for car accidents, some motorcycle crash victims assume they can use their personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to pay their medical bills after a motorcycle accident.
However, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, PIP insurance only applies to vehicles with four wheels. That means motorcycle riders do not qualify for PIP coverage, and you will have to look elsewhere for coverage of your damages.
Florida’s Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Florida Statutes § 316.211 requires all motorcycle riders and passengers under age 21 to wear a helmet. Riders and passengers aged 21 and older can choose not to, as long as they carry a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance coverage.
Even though wearing a helmet is not required for many adults, choosing not to may negatively impact your case because the liable party could argue that you were at least partially responsible for your injuries.
This could result in less compensation under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule (Florida Statutes § 768.81).
Florida’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
You must act quickly after a motorcycle accident if you wish to pursue compensation for damages through the legal process in St. Lucie County. The state generally only gives you two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, per Florida Statutes § 95.11.
We encourage you to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident. They can work to meet all deadlines in your case, including the statute of limitations. Don’t allow the at-fault party and their insurer to run out the clock.
Contact a Port St. Lucie Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
You don’t have to settle for less compensation than you deserve. A Port St. Lucie motorcycle accident injury attorney from GED Lawyers can handle your case, help you account for all your damages, and fight to recover fair compensation.
Our client testimonials attest to our dedication to fighting for the best possible outcome and advocating for your best interests. Everyone deserves access to legal representation, and we want to help you find closure and rebuild your life.
Contact us for your free initial consultation today.
