Distracted Driving Responsible for Most Motorcycle Accidents

Speeding, driving while intoxicated, and inexperience are all examples of reasons why motorcycle accidents happen. However, while motorcyclists can be responsible for causing an accident that results in serious injuries or death, motorcycle accidents can also be caused by other drivers. When studying motorcycle accident data, it appears that other drivers’ behavior is one of the main reasons why motorcycle accidents happen.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida, the damages you suffered are likely considerable. Figuring out how to pay for medical care without the ability to earn a living because you are unable to work as a result of your injuries can leave you feeling overwhelmed and extremely concerned. When another party’s negligent actions caused your accident, you may be able to file a claim against them to recoup the mounting financial losses you are having to endure.

In this situation, you can meet with a Florida auto accident attorney at Fulgencio Law to have your case reviewed and to learn more about your legal options.

The Negligence of Other Drivers Endangers Florida Motorcyclists

People who have motorcycles do so usually because of the enjoyment that they experience riding these highly powered bikes. Still, for even the most veteran motorcyclist, riding a motorcycle is very dangerous. It takes more skills and physical strength to operate a motorcycle than it does to drive a car, and there is nothing surrounding a motorcyclist as protection. Motorcyclists may only rely on the safety clothing and helmet they wear to protect themselves should an accident happen. While helmets and protective clothing do make a difference in the extent of a rider’s injuries, they can only offer so much support. As a result, when a motorcyclist is in an accident, they are often severely harmed and, many times, fatally injured.

Even though many drivers believe that motorcycle accidents happen because motorcyclists conduct themselves as daredevils and are reckless with their bikes, the data suggests otherwise. One of the main reasons why motorcycle accidents happen is because of the negligence of another driver operating their vehicle while distracted. 

Distracted driving is said to be just as dangerous as drunk driving. When a distracted driver hits another vehicle, there is a chance that the outcome could be devastating. When a distracted driver slams into a motorcyclist, it is more likely than not that the outcome will be catastrophic, particularly for the individual on the motorcycle. 

After a motorcycle accident, Florida’s no-fault insurance laws mandate an injured party use their own insurance first to obtain compensation. However, when a cataclysmic accident occurs where the damages an injured party suffers are considerable, then one’s policy may not be able to cover the totality of the losses. Here, it is possible to file a claim against the party that caused the accident’s insurance for additional compensation.

Call Fulgencio Law Today

You can call Fulgencio Law at (813) 463-0123 after you have been injured in a motorcycle accident to have your case reviewed by an attorney. Initial consultations are free.