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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable drivers on our roads and highways. Because of the size and non-protective nature of their vehicles, motorcyclists are much more likely to be injured in a collision than the driver of a four-wheeled vehicle.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says that in 2010 there were 7,703 accidents involving motorcycles in the state and 6,884 of them resulted in personal injury – more than 89 percent. Fatalities occurred in 394 Florida motorcycle accidents in 2010. (Of 231,647 car wrecks in 2010, 151,773, or 65.5 percent, caused personal injuries.)
Contact the Motorcycle Accident Lawyers of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney
Trust in the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, for help with your Florida motorcycle accident claim. We serve victims of motorcycle crashes in South Florida and the Treasure Coast, including in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Vero Beach.
Call 888-649-6095 now to speak with a compassionate motorcycle accident attorney, or fill out our online contact form.
What Happens in a Florida Motorcycle Accident?
People talk about accidents occurring in slow motion, but the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident is likely to be a blur. Following that, as you deal with the other driver, police, emergency medical personnel and then the insurance company, it is a time of pain and stress. If a death has occurred, the pain and stress of survivors increases immeasurably.
Being in a collision or another type of motorcycle accident is a common occurrence, but it is usually a unique experience for those involved. Shock, stress, confusion and even anger can cloud an accident victim’s judgment about what to do or say. This is why it is appropriate and necessary to obtain legal help as soon as possible from an experienced Florida motorcycle accident attorney.
Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side
After a motorcycle accident, you will likely exchange insurance information with the other driver. Then, if the other driver was at fault, you may expect their insurance company to make things right. This is a mistake.
Insurance companies stay in business by taking in more money than they pay out. A claims adjuster has a duty to his employer to provide the smallest insurance claim settlement possible after a motorcycle wreck. This why it is crucial that you obtain legal help after any accident in which there is an insurance claim.
The motorcycle accident lawyers of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, have many years of experience in dealing with Florida insurance companies. We know their tactics. We know their techniques. Most important, we know how to protect your rights.
We can review settlement offers from an insurance company and help you determine whether they meet what’s appropriate in your individual case. If not, we can help make sure their “final offer” does.
Before you agree to anything offered or suggested by an insurance company, call Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING from an insurance company; you could be giving up your right to compensation.
Contact Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney Today
Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, has investigated motorcycle accidents in South Florida and the Treasure Coast and protected the rights of motorcycle accident victims since 1975. If you’ve been hurt, Philip DeBerard is on your side.
From offices in Stuart and Okeechobee, Florida, the motorcycle accident lawyers of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for victims of personal injuries throughout the state of Florida, including in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Vero Beach.
Contact Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, at 888-649-6095 or fill out our online contact form to put their experienced motorcycle accident legal team to work on your case today.
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