Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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A motorcycle accident can cause injuries that affect your ability to work, move comfortably, and manage daily life. Medical bills, time away from work, and uncertainty about recovery can leave injured riders and their families facing difficult decisions. Establishing a claim requires examining how the crash happened, who was responsible, and how the injuries have affected your life.
The Costello Law Group helps injured motorcycle riders evaluate claims in Cooper City, Broward County, and throughout Florida. Attorney Joshua Costello works directly with clients to preserve evidence, investigate the crash, document injuries, and address insurance-company arguments.
Unsafe Conditions That May Lead to a Fall
Evidence to Preserve After a Motorcycle Accident
- Photographs or video of the vehicles, road conditions, traffic signs, skid marks, and visible injuries.
- The crash report number, responding agency, and names and contact information of witnesses.
- The other driver’s contact, vehicle, and insurance information.
- Medical records, bills, treatment recommendations, and work restrictions.
- Documentation of missed income and the accident’s effect on daily activities.
- Your motorcycle, helmet, protective gear, and damaged clothing in their post-crash condition.
Fault, Insurance and Damages
An insurance company may dispute a rider’s speed, visibility, lane position, or actions before the crash. Those arguments should be evaluated using evidence rather than assumptions about motorcyclists. Florida’s comparative-fault rules can reduce compensation based on an injured person’s share of responsibility. In a negligence action covered by the statute, someone found more than 50 percent responsible for their own harm may be unable to recover damages.
Motorcycle injury claims also involve different insurance considerations from ordinary car accident claims. Florida’s mandatory no-fault Personal Injury Protection framework generally does not extend to motorcycles. Available coverage should be reviewed carefully, including any applicable bodily injury liability, uninsured or underinsured motorist, and medical payments coverage.
Depending on the facts and available legal remedies, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and future care. Florida generally provides two years to file a negligence lawsuit, although exceptions and different deadlines may apply. Early review helps protect both filing deadlines and evidence.
Discuss Your Fall With Joshua Costello
- Direct communication with Joshua
- Focused case preparation
- Clear explanation of options
- Florida representation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida PIP insurance cover motorcycle accidents?
Florida’s standard no-fault PIP system generally does not cover injuries sustained while riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle coverage differs from automobile coverage, so your own policy, the other driver’s insurance, and any applicable uninsured motorist coverage should be reviewed individually.
What evidence is useful in a motorcycle accident claim?
Photographs of the vehicles, road conditions, debris, and visible injuries can be important. Witness statements, video footage, crash reports, and medical records may also help explain what happened. Preserve your helmet, riding gear, and damaged motorcycle when possible, because they may contain relevant evidence.
Can a motorcycle passenger pursue an injury claim?
A passenger may have a claim against a person or business responsible for the collision. That could involve another driver, the motorcycle operator, or another responsible party. Available compensation depends on the evidence, applicable law, and insurance coverage.
Do you represent riders injured elsewhere in Florida?
Yes. The Costello Law Group represents motorcycle accident clients in Cooper City, Davie, Pembroke Pines, and across Florida. The firm reviews each case individually, including where the collision occurred and which parties may be responsible.
Discuss Your Motorcycle Accident With Joshua Costello
