When Can A Florida Motorcycle Accident Victim Recover Compensation?
August 9, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury | Share"Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys P.A. has a long history of representing the victims of motorcycle accidents across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties, and throughout Florida. We pride ourselves on providing legal representation to motorcycle injury victims and their surviving family members. Below are just a few of our case results:
- A verdict was obtained for a mother who lost her son in a motorcycle accident when a driver was fleeing from police and crashed into his motorcycle in Sarasota.
- A settlement was obtained for a Cape Coral motorcycle accident victim who received brain damage and other injuries in a motorcycle accident caused by a driver who pulled out in front of him.
- A jury verdict was obtained for a Cape Coral accident victim who suffered serious fractures to his hip and right leg in a motor scooter accident when a driver backing out of his driveway failed to see the motor scooter and crashed into it.
- A settlement was obtained in a wrongful death accident case for a husband who lost his wife in a motorcycle accident when a landscaping truck made an improper u-turn into the path of her motorcycle in Venice.
We leverage Florida's special laws and protections that apply to motorcycle accident cases. When a motorcycle accident victim is in an accident because of the negligence of another and suffers a serious injury or injuries, he/she may be able to recover damages that include short-term and long-term medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the loss of the enjoyment of life,” said Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.
Florida Statute 316.027 - Crash involving death or personal injuries defines serious bodily injury as “… an injury to a person, including the driver, which consists of a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.”
There is a broad range of injuries that can be considered “serious bodily injury” in Florida motorcycle accidents. These injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries(including concussions)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bone fractures
- Organ damage
- Road rash
- Burns
- Soft tissue damage
- Facial injuries
- Loss of digits or limbs
- Fatal injuries
Attorney Spivey recommends that motorcycle accident victims contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. immediately after seeking medical attention if injured because of the negligence of another. It is important to not only safeguard evidence but also to interview any witnesses before memories are lost.
“Should you or a loved one be injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you,” said Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.
Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorney Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com. Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.