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MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
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Florida can be paradise for motorcycle enthusiasts. It can also be dangerous.
Every day in Florida, drivers zip through red lights without caution. While some people only get nabbed with a red light ticket, others can cause catastrophic amounts of damage to fellow drivers at intersections.
Excessive speeding, distracted driving, poorly designed intersections, and even mechanical failure can all be factors in an intersection accident. These accidents can be devastating because most of the time one of the vehicles is hit directly on the driver’s or passenger’s side offering little protection to the occupants inside.
If you were the victim of an intersection accident, you may choose to file a personal injury claim to hold the at-fault party liable for damages incurred. A victim may recover all losses resulting directly from the collision through a successfully filed claim. However, we strongly recommend speaking with an attorney. When you hire us, we will not settle for anything less than what you deserve. That’s the Loutos Law Firm promise.
Who Is To Blame: Drivers Or Motorcyclists?
There is a common misconception that motorcyclists are dangerous drivers, drive recklessly fast, and “come out of nowhere.”
The reality is that drivers are actually responsible for most serious motorcycle injuries and deaths. The University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research recently released a study reporting that 60 percent of motorcycle crashes involving another vehicle were due to the negligence of the other vehicle rather than the motorcyclist. The majority of these crashes were the result of the other vehicle not appropriately yielding the right of way to the motorcyclist.
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One common example of such incidents is when a truck or car driver pulls over from a side road directly in front of an oncoming motorcyclist, either because they’re not paying attention or because they expect the motorcyclist to yield its right of way to the cars on the road. Another example is when drivers turn left across oncoming traffic right in front of a motorcyclist. Unfortunately, oftentimes the reason drivers “fail” to spot a motorcyclist is that they did actually see the motorcyclist, but decide to turn or pull out in front of them regardless. This is due to the fact that drivers mentally associate size with speed and intimidation- they may choose to pull out in front of a motorcyclist since it doesn’t pose any physical risk, but wouldn’t pull out in front of a pickup truck that is going 10 miles slower than the motorcyclist.
HOW WE HELP
Injury Victims Are Often Unsure Of What To Do After A Car Accident.
Not only are motorcycle accident victims burdened with medical bills from all of the treatment they need, but also regularly lose out on income. Other damages resulting from the injuries include emotional trauma and rehabilitation costs. Since these losses are often so significant, it is vital to know your rights as an accident victim.
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