Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Florida Accident & Injury Lawyer

The majority of multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents occur because a driver does not see the motorcyclist. The driver may have been distracted, disobeyed a traffic law or simply did not understand traffic laws involving motorcycles. At times, drivers and even law enforcement officers may be prejudiced against a motorcycle rider and may be quick to blame a motorcyclist for an accident which was actually not the rider’s fault.

A motorcycle accident victim can seek help in the form of an attorney. An attorney will be able to work to protect the victim’s rights and prove that the responsibility of the accident lies on the shoulders of the other driver. Without the help of an experienced and capable attorney, it is more than likely that the motorcycle accident victim will be forced to accept a settlement which is far below the actual value of their claim. Worst case scenario, the victim will be held liable for the accident, when he or she was actually driving safely and obeying traffic laws.

When a motorcycle accident is caused by a drunk, tired, distracted or aggressive driver, it is important for anyone injured in the accident to seek legal counsel immediately. A lawyer will be able to review the circumstances of the accident to make a determination of the claim amount the victim may seek from the responsible driver.

The Consequences of a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders have little between them and the pavement when they are in an accident. In Florida, a rider is not required to wear a helmet if over 21 years old, and thus in many accidents the motorcyclist has only the clothes or protective gear they are wearing to separate them from the unforgiving road. Brain injury, broken bones, road rash, lacerations, internal injuries and spinal cord injuries are all common results a motorcycle accident will have on a rider, even in a relatively low-speed accident.

Ellerin Hutchinson is committed to helping those individuals throughout Northeast Florida who have been injured in a motorcycle accident. With offices in Jacksonville, Florida, the firm takes on cases throughout the counties of Baker, Duval, Nassau, Clay, St. Johns, Alachua and Putnam. The Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Ellerin Hutchinson offer free case evaluations in order to determine how they can help accident victims.

Contact a Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today!