Saving gas, freedom, and excitement are all part of the reason why so many of us love traveling by motorcycle. Combine that with the scenic roadways in Tallahassee and the great year-round weather, and there is little doubt that you will enjoy your ride.
The challenge for many who operate a motorcycle is the others with whom they share the road. Unfortunately, drivers are not always as cautious as they should be, which can mean your life could be upended in a matter of seconds if you are involved in a Tallahassee motorcycle accident.
If you or someone you love is in a motorcycle accident in Tallahassee, a Tallahassee motorcycle accident lawyer at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, can get compensation for your injuries and your resulting financial losses.
Table of Contents
- Why Choose Dolman Law Group
- Motorcycle Accident Compensation
- Common Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents
- Fighting the Insurance Company
- What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
- Contact a Tallahassee Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Why Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA?
One of the most important aspects of hiring a Tallahassee personal injury attorney to represent you following a motorcycle accident is experience and commitment to clients. You will get this and more when you hire our award-winning legal team to represent you following a motorcycle accident. Contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, for your free case evaluation.
Our experience speaks louder than anything we can tell you.
Some of our recent successes include:
- Motorcycle accident resulting in multiple serious injuries - Settlement of $1.4 million
- Motorcycle accident caused a TBI - Settlement of $1 million
- Accident caused a subdural hematoma along with a rotator cuff shoulder injury - Settlement of $750,000
- Motorcycle collision cervical fusion - Settlement of $450,000
We know our past results do not always mean we will succeed in future claims, but we also know that our experience helps our clients move forward. We have the experience to successfully navigate your insurance claim.
Contact an Experienced Tallahassee Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, are committed to ensuring we do everything possible to protect the victim of an accident. We know that no amount of money will sufficiently make up for the loss of mobility, loss of activity, and loss of enjoyment that accompanies an injury. However, we can ensure that you and your family are not left suffering the financial consequences of an accident that was not your fault.
Contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA today if you were involved in a Tallahassee motorcycle accident. We will provide you with a free, no strings attached case evaluation and help you understand your legal options to seek compensation from the parties responsible for your injuries.
Contact us at any one of our Florida offices, call us, or fill out our online contact form and let us explain how we can make a difference in the final settlement amount you can recover following a Tallahassee motorcycle accident.
Potential Motorcycle Accident Compensation
One question we always hear is, "How much compensation can a motorcycle accident victim secure following an injury?"
Numerous factors will factor into the final compensation payment.
Some of these include:
- The extent of the victim's injuries
- The at-fault party's insurance limit
- The impact of the injury on the victim's life
- The cost of treating the injuries
- The amount of time it takes to recover following a motorcycle accident
These are only some of the factors which are involved. In most cases, we can help you secure reimbursement for your financial losses, as well as some non-economic losses.
Some of these may include:
- Medical expenses incurred because of your injury
- Wages and benefits lost while recovering from an injury
- Equipment necessary while recovering, including crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds
- Costs associated with hiring in-home help while you recover
- Pain and suffering
At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we want you to have the time you need to focus on getting back your physical health. At the same time, we fight with the insurance company to secure you the maximum compensation. We know how stressful dealing with insurance companies can be, and we are committed to relieving you of that burden and stress.
Tallahassee Is a Wonderful Community for Motorcycles, but Hazardous
This is a great community for the nearly 200,00 residents and the more than 2 million people who visit Tallahassee annually. Across Florida, there are approximately 620,000 registered motorcycles, the second-highest count in the United States. The problem is that this also poses some unique challenges for those traveling by motorcycle.
Tallahassee offers numerous state parks, including:
- Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
- Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
- Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
These are ideal locations for tourists to learn more about Tallahassee and the perfect location for motorcycle operators to take a break.
The Claude Pepper Memorial Highway (U.S. 27) is well-traveled by cars, trucks, and motorcycles and is considered one of the most dangerous roadways in Tallahassee. This route is a specifically motorcycle-friendly area where riders can get the full experience. However, the area traffic can endanger motorcyclists.
Every driver in Florida must carry auto insurance. In Florida, by statute, the coverage is no-fault, meaning a driver would normally submit an accident claim to their insurer. Motorcycle operators do not have the option to maintain no-fault coverage. This makes insurance claims even more complicated, so you should seek guidance from a motorcycle accident injury attorney at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, immediately after an accident.
Common Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident can create terrifying devastation.
Some of the common types of accidents involving motorcycles include:
- Dooring Accidents - When a car door opens into the roadway and bumps the motorcyclist.
- Speeding Accidents - Cars speeding through an intersection to beat a red light could miss a motorcyclist traveling legally.
- Blind Spot Accidents - Car blind spots cause accidents when crossing lanes, particularly on a multi-lane roadway like I-27.
- Drunk Driving Collisions - A drunk driver loses the ability to determine how much room they need to safely stop their vehicle putting everyone on the road at risk.
- Distracted Driving Collisions - It only takes a split second of inattention to cause a rear-end accident, a front-end collision because someone crossed into another lane, or a sideswipe collision because of not paying attention.
Careless motor vehicle drivers cause many of these accidents. This makes a motorcyclist especially vulnerable since they have so little injury protection.
Some of the common types of injuries victims of Tallahassee motorcycle accidents suffer include:
- Road rash which can be very serious
- Broken or crushed bones
- Internal injuries resulting in organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Leg and foot injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
Every victim's injury will be different because every accident is unique. Even two people involved in a similar accident can have a very different outcome. Remember, the speed at which two vehicles collide, the size of the vehicles, and the distance a crash throws a motorcyclist will play roles in the severity of an injury.
Additional factors such as the motorcycle operator's protective equipment, their overall health and physical condition at the time of the accident, and their height and weight may also play roles in the severity of the injury they suffer.
Fighting the Insurance Company
The biggest hurdle a Tallahassee motorcycle accident victim will face is dealing with the responsible party's insurance company. Never do this without an attorney.
In most cases, we recommend that accident victims allow their legal team to work with the insurer for the following reasons:
- There may be multiple insurance companies involved
- Insurance adjusters ask the same question in multiple ways to extract different answers
- Insurers will never advise you of what legal options you have
- Insurers do not like to pay claims as it impacts their bottom line
- Insurers can mislead victims and convince them to sign documents that are not needed
A motorcycle accident victim should never do some things when dealing with an insurance company.
Some of these include:
- Providing recorded statements - Some adjusters may tell you they cannot offer a settlement or resolve a claim without a recorded statement. This is inaccurate.
- Signing documents without legal review - Insurers often send documents for signature, which may include medical records requests. Do not sign any documents until your legal team has reviewed them.
- Accepting a fast settlement offer - In general, a fast settlement offer allows the insurer to get off the hook for long-term issues. They may tell you that the offer is the “best” offer they will make. Do not fall for this. It is likely an attempt to pay as little as possible.
The most important thing a Tallahassee motorcycle accident victim should remember is that insurance adjusters work for the insurance company. This typically means their goal is at direct odds with your goal. You want a fair settlement, and the adjuster is determined to save their employer money. They are not there to protect you. Only your motorcycle accident injury attorney from Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA can do that and advocate on our behalf.
What to Do After a Tallahassee Motorcycle Accident
First, you must ensure you do not suffer any additional injuries or harm from a motorcycle accident. Seek immediate medical care following an accident, even if you do not think your injuries are serious. After seeking medical care, you can take other steps to ensure that you regain some control over what happens later. Some of the things you can do include:
Contact a lawyer from Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, and provide them:
- A recap in your words of the accident and any information regarding witnesses and their contact information.
- A copy of all your medical bills associated with the treatment you received for your injuries.
- A copy of all receipts for expenses pertaining to your injuries, including medical bills, prescription costs, and any additional household expenses incurred because of your injury.
- A copy of the police report filed after the accident.
- A journal detailing your pain levels, movement restrictions, and events you may have missed because of your injury.
Your legal team can help protect your rights and help you regain some control over the process of obtaining the right settlement for your injuries.
Avoid:
- Discussing your injury or accident on social media platforms
- Doing anything likely to jeopardize your recovery
- Performing any task which directly contradicts your physical state after an injury
- Providing recorded statements to an insurance adjuster
You can only protect yourself if you understand what you should watch out for when dealing with insurance agents and adjusters.
Some of the things to keep in mind include:
- Insurers are looking for any reason to deny a claim.
- Insurers will be investigating your injury claim and may contact coworkers, neighbors, and family to see what events you may be participating in while recovering.
- Insurance adjusters are not interested in what is best for you.
- You should avoid giving any impression that you are responsible for the accident.
As a Tallahassee motorcycle accident victim, you may have a long road to recovery ahead. Most motorcycle accident victims suffer from serious injuries because they lack the protection offered by the surroundings of a motor vehicle. You have rights, and you must take whatever steps you can to protect them. This is why we strongly encourage injured motorcyclists to contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, for your free consultation.
Contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA for Help With Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
You deserve to have someone helping you fight back against an insurance company. An insurer's primary goal is to pay as little as possible to accident injury victims. As a victim, you have the right not to face financial ruin when you were involved in an accident that was not your fault. Do not suffer any financial losses because of another person's negligence.
If you have suffered an injury in a Tallahassee motorcycle accident, contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, today at 850-790-5830 and find out how we can help. We are committed to helping victims get the best possible settlement for their claims.
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