The backroads near Spring Hills are a constant attraction for motorcyclists, with calm riding weather most of the year and some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. One of the most popular scenic rides is the 31-mile long Spring Hill/Weeki Wachee Ride, which takes the Aripeka Sandhills and the grass flats along the Gulf.
Unfortunately, motorcycle riders in Spring Hill often deal with tourist traffic and distracted or impaired drivers, increasing the risk of an accident resulting in severe injury or even death. This situation is more difficult because when a motorcyclist is injured, many individuals—including those in the medical and legal communities—are quick to pass judgment on the rider for their chosen form of transportation rather than providing empathy and assistance for their plight.
Did a negligent driver injure you in a motorcycle accident? The experienced Spring Hill motorcycle accident lawyers at LMD Injury Lawyers, Accident Injury Attorneys want you to know that we fight aggressively for motorcycle accident claimants, seeking compensation for the expenses and impacts of their injuries.
At LMD Injury Lawyers, Accident Injury Attorneys, our personal injury attorneys are ready to explain the process to you during a free case evaluation.
Founded in 2000, LMD Injury Lawyers, Accident Injury Attorneys is a staunch pursuer of justice. Our team of nine attorneys offers a wide breadth of experience, having helped pursue successful outcomes for many personal injury cases over the years.
Our secret sauce consists of hard work, dedication, and a good helping of relevant experience. We’ve fought against major insurance companies, health organizations, and trucking companies. If you’ve experienced an injury as a motorcycle rider or in other circumstances, we can help. Call us for your free case evaluation.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcycle accidents result in around 5,000 deaths and 84,000 injuries a year. In Hernando County, there are approximately 100 motorcycle accidents a year and five fatalities. Motorcyclists are nearly 29 times more likely to die in a crash than the occupants of passenger vehicles, and when they survive the accident, they often suffer debilitating injuries.
With their slender frame and fewer lights, motorcycles are not visible to other roadway users as four-wheeled vehicles. They lack the stability in four-wheel vehicles, meaning that they are more likely to crash due to wet roads, loose gravel, or even debris such as fallen leaves on the roadway.
Several driver behaviors can spell doom for a motorcyclist, including:
Our attorneys in Spring Hill could help an injured motorcyclist seek compensation after any type of collision.
Motorcycles lack the protective features of four-wheeled vehicles, such as airbags, a steel frame, and seat belts. Accidents can eject the rider from the bike, sending them into the vehicle, other obstacles, and the road.
Because of this, motorcycle accident injuries can be quite severe or even catastrophic, leaving the rider with permanent disabilities that will prevent them from earning an income.
Some of the common injuries incurred in motorcycle accidents include:
Incurring a severe injury from a motorcycle accident can impact nearly every aspect of the rider’s life. Financially, they face unexpected medical expenses, expenses related to the damage to their bike and gear, and lost wages from missing work due to the injury. If the injury results in permanent disabilities, they can also face the inability to earn an income and the loss of needed benefits provided through their employment.
Serious injuries often cause difficulties at home, as well. Once the rider leaves the hospital, their loved ones may find themselves providing caregiving tasks. The rider’s spouse can experience loss of consortium, which is the loss of physical intimacy that often accompanies serious injuries.
The family may no longer be able to participate in activities and events around Spring Hill due to disabilities incurred from the injury. The rider’s friends can begin to fade away when they can no longer enjoy pastimes or everyday experiences with the rider. Our lawyers account for all losses in a claim for compensation after a Spring Hill motorcycle accident.
If a motorcycle accident injured you, you can seek compensation for the financial and psychological costs of your injury.
This process generally involves:
The Big Question About Helmets and Compensation
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident is whether not wearing a helmet will impact your ability to file a claim. For riders over the age of 21 who have an insurance policy that can provide them with at least $10,000 in coverage if they become injured, there are no impacts on the claim since insured riders over 21 don’t need to wear helmets.
Helmets are, however, required for riders under 21 and their passengers. While you may file a claim and seek compensation from the liable party, the amount you can recover can decrease. Your attorney can explain this in greater detail.
How Liability Is Proven?
To have a successful outcome to your claim, you must show that someone else was liable for causing the accident that resulted in your injuries.
To do this, you must show:
Individuals injured in Spring Hill motorcycle accidents caused by negligent drivers can seek compensation for their injury’s financial costs and psychological impacts.
Common examples of the costs and effects claimed in motorcycle accidents include:
Suppose you have suffered injuries related to a motorcycle accident that was not your fault. In that case, the legal team at LMD Injury Lawyers, Accident Injury Attorneys does not need to tell you how costly and impactful these injuries can be. We can tell you that you do not have to fight alone.
For your free case evaluation with our Spring Hill motorcycle accident lawyer, contact us online or call (727) 591-3933. The LMD Injury Lawyers, Accident Injury Attorneys is here to help.
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