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Fort Myers motorcycle accidentNo two crash claims are going to be exactly the same. And Florida motorcycle accident claims especially tend to be a bit more complicated than your “typical” crash case (to the extent such a thing exists). There are a few reasons for this, as our Fort Myers motorcycle accident lawyers will explain further down.

Last year, in 2022, the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles reported there were a total of 9,009 motorcycle crashes in the State of Florida. (Those are preliminary figures, which means they could ultimately increase.) Those collisions were associated with 7,765 injuries and 574 deaths. This means that of the more than 3,100 fatal total crash deaths recorded in Florida over the previous 12 months, 27 percent were motorcyclists. Of the total number of people injured in Florida traffic accidents, 5 percent were motorcyclists. This is despite the fact that motorcycles make up just 3 percent of the state’s total registered vehicles and account for just 1 percent of total vehicle miles traveled.

Florida has the unfortunate (though deserved) reputation of having one of the country’s highest motorcycle accident rates. Being one of the most populous states, of course there are going to be more crashes overall. However, even when controlling for population, the motorcycle injury and death rate is high. Part of this has to do with Florida being a destination for riders from across the country. We also have year-round sunny weather that’s ideal for riding, so residents and tourists alike tend to ride more. High speed limits and widespread driver distraction don’t help.

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South Florida Motorcycle AccidentNobody sets out for a ride anticipating a Florida motorcycle accident. But when it happens, it’s important to proceed cautiously to protect your legal rights.

Pursuing a claim for motorcycle injuries is slightly different than doing so in other types of crashes. That’s partly because injuries are likely to be more serious than the average crash. It’s also because motorcyclists in Florida are not required to purchase PIP (personal injury protection) coverage, the foundation of the state’s no-fault accident system. To ensure fair financial recovery, it’s important to talk to an injury attorney experienced in motorcycle injury cases.

By their very nature, motorcycles are less stable, less visible and less crash-worthy than passenger cars – despite their high-performance capabilities. When motorcyclists crash, they lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they’re far more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Per vehicle miles traveled, motorcycle deaths are 27 times higher than car deaths.

No PIP in a Florida Motorcycle Accident Case

To receive compensation for a Florida motorcycle accident injury, it will be necessary for your Fort Myers motorcycle injury lawyer to help you determine who was at-fault. “Fault” is established by proving the operator/driver in question failed to use reasonable care when they had a duty to do so, in turn causing your injuries. Continue reading

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