There is a false narrative that all motorcycle riders are reckless and unsafe drivers, and they are treated differently from other types of motorists. This stigma can affect your recovery of damages. Despite having a clean driving record, insurance companies often use this perception to fight and deny liability and reduce settlements. Insurers search for evidence to shift the blame and prove that the motorcycle rider played a role in causing the mishap.
Florida courts follow a modified comparative negligence standard, which means injured motorcyclists can only file lawsuits for compensation if they were 50 percent or less to blame for the collision. If an insurance company establishes that you were responsible for more than 50 percent of your bike collision, your claim could be denied.
Working with our competent Inverness motorcycle wreck attorneys could be crucial to giving yourself the best chance of recovering fair compensation following a collision. We could work tirelessly and aggressively to uncover evidence that helps you build a solid claim.