Wesley Chapel Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Many motorcycle riders are drawn to Florida’s scenic roads and year-round warm weather. Unfortunately, however, a tragic number of bikers in Wesley Chapel and throughout Florida become injured in motorcycle accidents every year. Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that there are more than 8,600 motorcycle crashes per year throughout Florida. In Pasco County alone, more than 230 motorcycles crash each year, causing more than 17 deaths and 200 injuries.

All too often, motorcycle accident injuries are serious or life-threatening. Motorcycle riders who have been severely injured in crashes need extensive medical treatment and help getting compensated for their medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering and other losses.

If you recently suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident, the Dennis Hernandez motorcycle accident lawyers want to help. We have been helping accident victims in Wesley Chapel, throughout the Tampa Bay area, Pasco County and all of Florida for more than twenty-five years. Please call us at 855-529-3366 or submit the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to talk with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer about your case.

What Are Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in the Wesley Chapel Area?

The National Transportation Safety Board’s study of motorcycle accidents showed when and where motorcycle accidents are most likely to occur. According to the research,

Half of all motorcycle crashes take place on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, with Saturday being the riskiest day.
65% take place in urban areas, 29% in suburban areas, and only 6% in rural areas.
61% occur between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.
81% of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, usually a passenger vehicle.
72% occur in intersections.

Additionally, the majority of accidents that involve a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle are the fault of the passenger vehicle driver. Drivers may fail to check their blind spots when changing lanes or making turns at intersections. Often, they do not even see the motorcycle until it is too late.

Automobile drivers and motorcycle riders may also cause accidents if they are impaired by alcohol or drugs, if they do not make drive cautiously during bad weather, if there are dangerous road conditions, or if they lack experience.

Sometimes, both the passenger vehicle driver and the motorcycle rider are both at fault for an accident. If you think this was the case in your accident, you do not have to try to sort out all of the issues involved on your own. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be able to file a motorcycle accident claim against the other driver, since Florida is a comparative negligence state. According to Florida Statute § 768.81, however, the amount of compensation you can receive us reduced in proportion to the amount of fault attributed to you.

An experienced Dennis Hernandez Wesley Chapel motorcycle accident lawyer will be glad to discuss your case with you and provide a free case evaluation. We have the knowledge and resources to investigate the accident and determine if you have a good case for suing the other driver for substantial compensation, even if you were partially at fault for the accident.

Common Motorcycle Crash Injuries in Wesley Chapel

Motorcycle riders have less protection in accidents than drivers and passengers in cars and other enclosed vehicles. They are directly exposed to the road, without seat belts, airbags, or steel exteriors to help cushion the impact of a crash or keep them from being thrown with great force from their bikes. It is not surprising, then, that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that per mile traveled, motorcyclists were sixteen times more likely to die and four times more likely to be injured in a crash than were people in cars.

Motorcycle accident injuries are often very serious, requiring long-term medical care and rehabilitation. The injuries may cause permanent disabilities, chronic pain and disfigurement. Common serious injuries from motorcycle accidents include: crushed legs, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), broken ribs or other multiple fractures, and internal injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash caused partially or totally by the other driver’s negligence, it is only fair that you get financial compensation from the at-fault driver to help you deal with the expenses and losses the accident caused. A Wesley Chapel Dennis Hernandez motorcycle accident lawyer has the knowledge and resources to pursue compensation for the full value of all the ways your injuries affect your life, both now and in the future.

How Much Compensation Can Motorcycle Accident Victims in Wesley Chapel Get?

The amount of compensation you may be able to obtain for damages related to your motorcycle accident injuries depends on many factors, including the extent of your physical injuries and prognosis, your ability to work and your part, if any, in causing the accident. However, in general an injured victim can recover compensation for the following economic and non-economic damages:

Physical pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Diminished capacity to enjoy life
Past, present and future medical expenses related to the accident injuries
Rehabilitative care
Your family’s loss of your companionship, guidance and assistance
Other damages recoverable under Florida law

The Dennis Hernandez motorcycle accident attorneys can help you understand all the damages for which you may be able to recover substantial compensation. We will make sure we take all possible damages into consideration to get you the compensation you need and deserve.

Get the Help You Need from Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Wesley Chapel, Florida

If you or a loved one were recently seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Wesley Chapel or anywhere in Florida, you should talk to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to make sure that your legal rights are protected and evidence for your case is not lost.

The Dennis Hernandez Wesley Chapel motorcycle accident lawyers would be glad to discuss your case with you and advise you on whether pursuing a claim against the other driver is in your best interest. All consultations, advice, investigations and case preparation are free. You do not pay us anything until we obtain a satisfactory settlement or award for you.

As your attorneys, we will:

Thoroughly investigate the accident and collect the evidence needed to prove the other driver was at fault.
Negotiate vigorously with the other driver’s insurance company.
Build a strong case showing your need for full compensation for all the physical, emotional, and financial harm your injuries caused.
Always be ready to go to court if needed and leverage our trial experience to fight for and win the award you deserve.
Give you the personal attention and guidance you want throughout the whole legal process.
Leave no stone unturned and never back down in pursuing justice for you!

For the help you need to pursue substantial compensation for your motorcycle accident injuries in Wesley Chapel, call us at 855-529-3366 or fill in the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on this page. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you during this difficult time.