Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Statistics show that motorcycle riding is more dangerous than driving in a passenger vehicle. The main reason for this is the difference in weights of a car and a motorcycle when involved in an accident, as well as the lack of protection to the body.
Motorcycle accidents are often caused by negligent acts such as:
- Cell phone use
- Inattention
- Disregarding traffic laws
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or speeding
- Failure to check blind spots for motorcyclists
We know how serious motorcycle injuries can be. Of all the auto accident cases our firm handles, victims of motorcycle accidents often suffer from the most debilitating injuries. This is because of the smaller size of a motorcycle compared to passenger vehicles and the fact that the rider is virtually unprotected in the event of a collision combine to make these accidents catastrophic and even fatal.
Even if you were wearing a helmet, you can still suffer from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, loss of limbs, serious bone fractures, and even death. Because of the catastrophic injuries that can result, you may very well require long-term medical care. Permanent disability can result, causing you to be unable to have gainful employment. In addition to these factors, the emotional and physical trauma and suffering that occurs can be life changing.
Hands-On Guidance from an Experienced Injury Firm
When the Tampa motorcycle accidents lawyers at Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law represent you for your motorcycle injury claim, we carefully assess all of your current and projects costs when negotiating a strong settlement on your behalf. We provide you with care and understanding under these difficult times, and will do our utmost to obtain financial reward to compensate you for your losses.
Once we take on your case, every action we take will be to maximize your financial compensation. We have a network of experts in forensics, economics, medicine, and engineering to fully investigate your motorcycle accident, determine the cause and prove either in court or in negotiations that you were not at fault. An accident reconstruction may serve to prove that the other driver caused the accident and can limit or eliminate your liability entirely.
Your initial consultation with a Tampa motorcycle accident attorney at Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law is free, and you pay nothing when you work with our firm until we recover financial compensation on your behalf.
To learn if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim, contact a Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm today. We have recovered millions for our clients and are available 24/7—call us today!
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