Motorcycle owners in Orlando understand the exhilarating feeling of driving down the open road on a beautiful afternoon. With fun and adventure comes the element of danger in the form of cars, trucks, road debris, and construction.
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, Florida leads the nation in motorcycle fatalities. Though bikers only make up 7% of registered motorist, one in every five people killed in an accident was riding a motorcycle.
Motorcycle accidents happen in a blink of an eye. Drivers making left hand turns in front of bikers, distracted drivers changing lanes, slippery roads, those driving under the influence, and debris falling from trucks, can all add up to disaster for someone driving on two wheels.
No matter who is at fault for the accident, anyone with injuries should seek medical assistance. You should also take pictures, visual evidence is vital, document damages, weather conditions, as well as injuries. To avoid another accident, if there are no injuries and you area able, move the vehicles out of the road.
If you or a loved was involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important to contact an attorney who is familiar with Florida laws governing these types of cases. Attorney James P. Kelley is committed to helping motorcycle drivers and their families recover the compensation they deserve, including property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.
Since motorcycles are not covered by PIP insurance, there is not a limited on the amount of damages they can seek to compensate for their losses.
Contacting the law office of James P. Kelley right after your accident is important for gathering evidence and information to build your claim. You can rest assured everything will be taken care of, such as collecting witness statements, police reports, photographs of the scene, reviewing motorists medial records and driving history, consulting experts, reconstructing the accident scene and contacting the insurance companies on your behalf.