Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle riders and passengers don’t have the same physical protection offered by other motor vehicles, so accidents can result in severe injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, a Florida motorcycle lawyer from Farah & Farah will fight to prove the other party was negligent and pursue the maximum compensation for your damages.
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Motorcycle accidents can cause devastating injuries and lead to long-term expenses that can put your financial future in jeopardy. If you have been harmed in an accident caused by someone else, a motorcycle accident claim can help you get your life back on track.
At Farah & Farah, our motorcycle accident lawyers have helped riders like you with their personal injury claims for nearly 40 years. Call us at (877) 245-6707 for a free consultation.
Why Should You Hire Our Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorneys?
Insurance companies have deep pockets and will have seasoned adjusters and attorneys working to protect their bottom lines by devaluing your claim. With Farah & Farah’s experienced Florida motorcycle accident attorneys on your side, you won’t have to fight alone.
Our team understands the financial and emotional stress motorcyclists and their families face after accidents. We’ll examine your case’s circumstances and pursue maximum compensation for your injuries so you and your family can focus on healing, not haggling. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no out-of-pocket expenses unless we win.
Rooted in Florida since 1979, we’re not just a law firm—we’re a family. Our dedication to Florida communities extends into our practice, where every case receives personalized attention and genuine care. We understand that legal representation goes beyond courtroom victories—it’s about alleviating your stress, providing unwavering support, and helping you get back on your feet. Let Farah & Farah fight for you. We’ll be your fierce advocates, treating you with the respect and compassion you deserve.
How Our Attorneys Fight For You
We understand that you need support and a chance at financial relief following your motorcycle accident. Our attorneys can do the following for you:
- Investigate your accident and gather evidence to build a strong claim.
- Determine the cause of your accident and identify all responsible parties.
- Find a doctor to provide quality treatment and document your injuries
- Complete and file all paperwork with insurance companies and the courts.
- Recover the pre-accident value of your motorcycle.
- Negotiate with medical providers to reduce your medical bills
- Evaluate your damages properly.
- Arrange a rental vehicle for work if needed.
- Deal with insurance companies and negotiate a settlement that compensates for your losses.
- Litigate your case and represent you in all court proceedings.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys have the legal knowledge and skills needed to build a strong case on your behalf. Let us get to work for you.
Results Won for Our Clients
We hear you, we fight for you, we win. Farah & Farah clients have praised our open communication and meticulous approach. The over $2 billion in compensation we’ve recovered for our clients is a testament to our success, but the trust we build truly sets us apart. Our notable motorcycle accident settlements and verdicts include:
Several of our attorneys once represented insurance companies, so they thoroughly understand their tactics, helping us stay one step ahead of the opposition. Call us today at (877) 245-6707 for a free case evaluation.
$2+ BILLION IN RESULTS
Elements of Negligence in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
To show that you deserve compensation for your motorcycle accident, your attorney must prove the following four elements of negligence:
- Duty of Care: The driver owed you a duty to operate their vehicle in a reasonably safe manner.
- Breach of Duty: The driver breached that duty with negligence.
- Causation: That breach caused your injuries.
- Damages: You sustained compensable damages due to the accident and your injuries.
Speeding, distracted driving, driving while impaired, failing to follow traffic laws, and driving an unsafe vehicle typically constitute negligence.
The experienced Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Farah & Farah can gather witness statements, accident reports, forensic analysis, and other forms of evidence to build a strong case that proves the other driver’s liability and maximizes your compensation.
Comparative Negligence in Florida
Your attorney’s job isn’t done when they show that the other party was at fault. Florida follows a modified comparative negligence standard in personal injury cases. That means you can only collect compensation if you were not more than 50 percent at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of the fault.
For example, if you had $100,000 in damages and were 30 percent at fault, you can collect $70,000.
Comparative negligence opens the door for the other party’s insurance company to claim the accident was your fault to avoid paying damages. Never agree to meet with an insurance company or the other party without your attorney present. They may try to trick you into claiming responsibility or try to convince you to take an unfairly low settlement offer. In some situations, they may even attempt to get you to drop your suit.
Our Florida motorcycle accident attorneys work together as a team in a family-oriented environment. We take pride in being a client-centric firm that stands up to insurance companies that try to shift blame.
What If You Received a Ticket?
No matter what the insurance adjuster tells you, traffic tickets are not evidence of fault. A ticket is nothing more than an allegation and is inadmissible in court as evidence of fault. Likewise, police reports are only opinions and cannot be used in court as evidence of fault.
After a motorcycle accident in Florida, we advise our clients to avoid talking to insurance adjusters or anyone else involved, as they can use your words against you in court. However, the statements you and the other driver make to the police are privileged and can’t be used against either party.
What Damages Can I Recover for a Motorcycle Accident?
You can ask for economic and non-economic damages in your motorcycle accident lawsuit. Economic damages include past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation, property damage, lost wages, and loss of future earnings.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of a family relationship or companionship. Putting a number on non-economic damages can be challenging, so you need an accomplished Florida motorcycle accident attorney to calculate your damages and plead your case.
On rare occasions, a court may award punitive damages. These aim to punish the defendant and deter others from acting similarly. These damages are only available when a court finds clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the defendant.
Florida caps punitive damages at three times your compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is higher. However, if the defendant acted in an unreasonably dangerous manner and knew of the high likelihood of injury, the cap increases to four times the amount of compensatory damages or $2 million, whichever is higher.
Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
If your loved one has died from a Florida motorcycle accident, you may be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death damages include the victim’s medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost companionship, and lost future wages, financial support, or inheritance.
Family members who may be eligible to recover damages in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit include the victim’s spouse, children, or parents, and any blood relative or adoptive sibling who was dependent on the decedent for support.
Farah & Farah personal injury attorney Larry Huttman and his team won a $345,000 wrongful death settlement for the family of a 37-year-old man killed in a February 2023 motorcycle accident in Nassau County. Thanks to the settlement, the victim’s grieving parents and grandmother were able to receive closure and financial security within a year of the crash.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle crashes killed 632 riders in Florida in 2023, more than in any other state, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. However, most fatalities or injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents are preventable.
Motorcyclists are vulnerable to catastrophic injuries because they lack the protection offered by other vehicles, even when they wear a helmet and other safety gear. Common injuries sustained in Florida motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs
- Broken bones and fractures
- Road rash and burns
- Severe spinal injuries
- Dismemberment
- Severe lacerations
- Paralysis
- Death
Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 9,548 total motorcycle crashes in Florida in 2023, 2,734 of which resulted in an incapacitating injury or death. At least one injury was reported in 6,078 other motorcycle accidents that year.
Motorcycle accident deaths in Florida more than doubled from 2003 to 2023. In 2023, motorcycle crashes caused 18% of all traffic-related deaths in the state, despite only making up 2.4% of vehicle accidents.
Farah & Farah attorneys understand why motorcycle crashes are so dangerous and the effects they can have on you and your family. You can get through this, and our Florida car accident attorneys can help.
Farah & Farah Can Help You Get Relief
Our Florida personal injury lawyers know how to navigate the Florida legal system and deal with insurance agencies. We handle motorcycle accident cases all across Florida, including in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, and more.
Experience makes all the difference—we’ve been helping accident victims and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve since 1979. Contact us online or call (877) 245-6707 today for a free consultation. We’ll review the details of your case and help you understand your legal options with no obligations.
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