Lakeland Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Some of the most serious types of road accidents are those involving motorcycles. This is because the motorcycle rider has absolutely nothing protecting him from the road and an impact with another car. The only thing the rider is wearing is a helmet. A dedicated Lakeland Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help.

Florida leads the country in motorcycle fatalities. Although motorcycles only make up 7% of all Florida vehicles, motorcycle fatalities make up 20% of all accident fatalities in Florida. Motorcycle riders are at risk of very serious injuries when on the road. Another issue is that motorcycles and car drivers have problems when it comes to sharing the road. Car drivers get frustrated with motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic and speeding on the highway.

Motorcyclists get frustrated because car drivers aren’t mindful of bikers when they are on the road. If you’ve been affected by a motorcycle accident contact the Lakeland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer with Winters & Yonker.

Contact us and schedule your free consultation today at (863) 251-6196. We handle all traffic accident related practices areas, such as bike accidents in Lakeland, truck accidents, Lakeland pedestrian accidents, car accidents, and more.

Facts About Motorcycle Accidents in Florida

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How Can a Lakeland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help?

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you may need a Lakeland Motorcycle Accident Attorney. The first thing you need to do is get medical treatment immediately following the accident. The second thing you need to do is contact a lawyer.

Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries including:

Traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones and lacerations
Internal injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Neck and back injuries
Facial disfigurement
Burns

There is really no limit to the injuries you may suffer in a motorcycle accident. And speaking of motorcycles, the same goes for bikes. If you were involved in a bicycle accident and require the services of a bicycle accident lawyer, contact us for a free consultation. Experienced lawyers that will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

You are going to need to focus on your recovery. It is important that you have a skilled professional handle the legal side of things. You are going to have to prove your injuries as well as prove causation.

How is Fault Determined in Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?

As a motorcyclist, you may face causation issues in your accident case. There is a common perception that motorcycle riders are reckless and don’t follow the rules of the road. Both insurance companies and jurors are likely to presume that you were being reckless at the time of the accident.

This is the reason it is so important that you have an experienced Lakeland motorcycle accident lawyer by your side. Although you shouldn’t be required to prove that you weren’t at fault, these are the facts. Your lawyer will use his expertise to show that you were a victim and that you were not at fault.

In Florida, there is a principle called comparative negligence. Any Lakeland car accident lawyer can inform you. If found to be at fault for your accident, your personal injury award will reduce. It will reduce by the percentage you are at fault. So, if you were awarded $100,000 and the court found you to be 25% at fault, you will only get $750,000.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, the insurance company or attorney for the other driver will likely argue that you were:

Speeding
Weaving in and out of traffic
Not obeying the traffic rules
Driving recklessly
Tailgating

Your attorney can hire experts to help prove some or all of these allegations as false. It is important that you do so. Otherwise, you may not recover any damages at all in Lakeland, FL.

What Damages Can I Claim in a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?

If hurt in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact a Lakeland motorcycle accident lawyer in Florida. You are going to need to file a claim against the other driver’s insurance and you are going to need to gather your documentation regarding the accident. You are going to need an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to demand that you get compensation for your damages. These damages may include:

Medical bills (past, present, and future)
Lost wages
Permanent disability
Damage to personal property
Pain and suffering

Contact our attorneys today to schedule your initial consultation. It is absolutely free and gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have about your case. Make sure to bring the following to your first meeting:

Copy of accident or police report
Medical records related to the accident
Pictures of the accident scene and injuries
Names and contact numbers for all eyewitnesses
Insurance information for you and the other driver
Correspondence you have received from attorneys or insurance companies

Your attorney in Lakeland, FL will use this information to work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. The consultation is free and you pay nothing until you win your case.

Lakeland Office
(863) 251-6196
1543 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Suite 18
Lakeland, FL 33805

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