Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Florida injury lawyers focusing on motorcycle accidents for injured victims throughout Florida including the greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas.

Motorcycle riders are the most vulnerable people on the road. In the event of an accident, motorcycle drivers and passengers face far more risk than those in cars and trucks. At Chalik & Chalik Law Offices, we understand the complexities of defending injured cyclists, and the need for fair and just compensation.

A 2007 report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that motorcycle accidents contributed to over 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries in the United States. Roughly half who died were not wearing helmets. These alarming statistics show that motorcycle related injuries and deaths are on the rise.

Reasons for Florida Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents end in severe injury or death more often than automobile accidents. More than 80 percent of accidents that take place involving motorcycles and cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles are in fact caused by the negligence or actions of the other motor vehicle driver.

A number of factors may lead to a devastating Florida motorcycle accident, including...

• Weather conditions such as wind, rain, and storms that make the road slippery and even more treacherous for motorcycles.
• Motorcycles can brake and stop much quicker than autos, vans, SUVs, trucks and other motor vehicles. This puts the motorcycle operator and his or her passenger at greater risk of personal injury or death from a rear-end collision by a car or truck driver who is following too closely and not paying attention.
• Motorcycles are more difficult to see and may get lost amid other traffic and in motor vehicle drivers' blind spots.
• When motor vehicle operators fail to yield the right of way when entering or exiting a highway, passing, or during other driving maneuvers, a resulting accident with a motorcycle can be catastrophic for the biker and his or her passenger.

Injuries Resulting from Florida Motorcycle Accidents

Because motorcyclists are at such a physical disadvantage when an accident with a car or truck occurs, their injuries can be grave. Hospital emergency rooms treat motorcyclists brought in with horrible injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord, as well as torn muscles and broken bones. These traumatic injuries can cause life-altering, permanent disabilities ... even death.

Coping with physical injuries resulting from a Florida motorcycle crash is just one of the difficult challenges a biker faces following an accident. Insurance companies look at motorcycle accidents extremely closely -- which is evident in the steep premiums they charge for motorcycle insurance. Thus, the insurance difficulties that normally face automobile drivers are magnified for bikers.

Traffic regulations also have special rules for motorcyclists, which can affect liability and damage recovery for both drivers and passengers. Personal injuries sustained as the result of a motorcycle accident will differ from those of the victim of a car crash. Similarly, the differences between automotive mechanics and motorcycle mechanics require a different set of technical skills to completely understand motorcycle mechanical failures.

It is critical to preserve all evidence after a motorcycle accident to help determine its cause. If you suspect a motorcycle accident may have occurred due to a defective part or misalignment, the motorcycle manufacturer may be responsible for damages. The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Chalik & Chalik can help you determine what ultimately caused the accident and get you the financial compensation you deserve.

Our firm also is aware of insurance company defense tactics, and we want to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Law Offices handle many types of cases and claims involving motorcycle accidents, including:

• Defendant negligence (e.g., inattentive or reckless driving) resulting in failure to prevent injury to the motorcyclist
• Defective product or equipment liability that contributed to the accident and the motorcyclist's injuries or death
• Motorcycle product recalls for faulty equipment that breaks or fails (e.g., flawed bolts, loose handles, defective tires), contributing to the accident

Your claim may be able to compensate you for pain, suffering, and disfigurement; medical bills; lost wages; and other quality of life issues that may have been compromised due to your Florida motorcycle accident.

Whether you or someone you love was injured while riding a motorcycle, you need the effective legal strategy of Chalik & Chalik. Contact our Florida motorcycle accident lawyers for a complimentary legal consultation.

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