Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Clearwater is, on the surface, a motorcyclist's dream community. You can find lots of great open roads, and the weather is typically pretty good all year round. Unfortunately, Clearwater motorcycle accidents can devastate lives and ruin property -- all within the blink of an eye. Motorcycles are particularly vulnerable on Florida roads, since they are smaller, and drivers are far more exposed to the elements. This essay strives to answer questions and concerns you have about Clearwater motorcycle accident liability law.
What are common causes of motorcycle accidents?
- Distracted drivers
- Structural problems with the road (e.g. oil or tar on the road, bad lighting, unclearly marked intersections, etc)
- Mechanical problems with the bike or with the car that hit you
- The relative "invisibility" of motorcycles on the road. (Bikes are smaller and actually less "familiar looking" to car and truck drivers, and so they are, in some sense, easier targets.)
- Any other person (including a pedestrian) who caused or contributed to the accident
What are typical motorcycle accident injuries?
- "Road rash" (scrapes, bleeding, and lacerations from sliding on the road)
- Traumatic brain injury (e.g. concussions, hematomas, and other brain damage - particularly when the motorcycle rider does not wear a helmet)
- Broken bones in the hands and wrists (from breaking a fall)
- Damage to internal organs and bone fractures
- Psychological trauma
What determines the extent of motorcycle injuries?
A large array of factors can be relevant, including the angle and speed of the collision, the presence or absence of "pre-existing conditions" in the person who got hit, the time it took to administer medical care, and the quality of the medical and rehabilitation care.
Who can be named as defendants in a Clearwater motorcycle accident case?
- Any person or party who caused or contributed to the accident
- The Clearwater municipal agency (or other state or federal body) in charge of making sure the roads are clear and safe (if the accident involved some problem with bad road repair -- e.g. an unmarked construction zone or debris in lanes)
- Insurance carriers who represent any named defendants
How can I get feedback to determine whether or not I have a case?
Even if you only suspect that someone might be liable for your Clearwater motorcycle accident injury - and even if you were partially responsible for the crash - you may have significant legal leverage available to you. Explore your rights and options as a claimant by calling the Jacksonville based legal team of Farah & Farah at 1-800-533-3555. The Farah & Farah legal team has ample experience (and lots of success) handling motorcycle, truck, and car accident cases like yours. Learn more about resources and options available to you at www.farahandfarah.com.
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Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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