WELLINGTON MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
WELLINGTON MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
Wellington is a great place to get out and enjoy the fresh air while on a motorcycle, and it is an activity that can be done year round. Unfortunately, bikers are at great risk while they are on the road. Motorcyclists do not have the same protection as seatbelts and airbags as other motorists, and they also face biases from insurance companies and other drivers. All of these factors make filing a claim after a motorcycle accident much more difficult. If you have been injured, it is important to contact a Wellington motorcycle accident lawyer that can help you recover the fair settlement you deserve.
Motorcycles and Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Laws
Under Florida law, motorcycles are not considered to be vehicles and so, they are not covered under no-fault insurance. In most car accident cases, injured individuals can file a claim with their own insurer and receive personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. PIP, though, only applies to vehicles with four wheels and the vast majority of motorcycles in Wellington have only two. As a result, it is sometimes more difficult for bikers to recover compensation after a crash.
The only option bikers have is to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against the negligent party. To do this, you must prove another party was at fault and that their negligent actions caused an accident that resulted in injury.
Motorcycle Helmet Law in Florida
Not everyone on a motorcycle is required to wear a helmet in the Sunshine State. Bikers and their passengers must wear a helmet only if they are under the age of 21, or if they have less than $10,000 worth of medical insurance coverage. Many people think that when a biker was not wearing a helmet during a crash, they cannot hold other individuals liable for damages. Fortunately, that is not true.
Motorcyclists are not required to wear a helmet in Florida and so, bikers can still file a claim against negligent drivers when they are hurt. However, insurers and liable parties may argue that if you were wearing a helmet, your injuries would not have been as severe, which can mean a reduction in the amount of damages you receive. For this reason, and for your own safety, it is always recommended that you wear a helmet any time you are out on your bike.
Battling Biases in Motorcycle Accident Claims
Many people think bikers are reckless individuals, but that is not true. Motorcyclists are well aware of the dangers they face while on the road and for the most part, they operate their motorcycle in a very safe manner. Still, because many insurance companies and jurors do not think of bikers in this way, battling those biases is just one more issue that arises in these claims.
Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Wellington Can Help You Get a Fair Settlement
Motorcycle accidents result in some of the worst injuries, and it is not always easy to claim compensation for them. At Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, our Wellington motorcycle accident lawyers can help you overcome the challenges these claims present so you recover the fair settlement you deserve. Call us today at 561-472-8165 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.
