Your Rights as a Motorcycle Rider

    ORLANDO, FL, August 04, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In the state of Florida, motorcycles and passenger vehicles are subject to different regulations, laws, and insurance benefits. Because of this, personal injury sustained in a motorcycle accident may be subject to laws that would not apply in other motor vehicle accidents. The only way to make sure you are properly cared for after a motorcycle accident is by hiring an experienced attorney with a reputation for defending the rights and freedoms of bikers.

There are several causes of motorcycle accidents. A biker can be struck by another vehicle, lose control of his motorcycle, or even be cut off, resulting in dangerous swerving and an eventual crash. In any of these instances, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your damages caused by the negligence of another driver.

Bikers injured in an accident may be able to seek compensation for damages including:

- Current and future medical bills
- Current and projected future lost wages
- Property damage
- Mental and physical suffering
- Loss of quality of life

In most cases, when a biker tries to settle with an insurance company, the offer is far from adequate to cover all the damages. In fact, many insurance companies will try to force a settlement to avoid having to pay for the full extent of your injuries. Only an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who is not afraid to stand up to insurance companies can get you the full compensation you deserve.

Motorcycles are more than a mode of transportation, they are a way of life. The call of the open road and the freedom provided by motorcycles has made them an attractive option to thousands of Floridians. Their excellent gas mileage continues to contribute to their increasing popularity as well. As more people begin riding motorcycles, the opportunity for serious injury also continues to rise.

There is no helmet law in the state of Florida. As such, motorcycle accidents often see a larger instance of debilitating and even fatal injuries. The physical, financial, and emotional impact of these injuries must be taken into account when compensation is considered in these accidents.

You have a right to take your bike onto any public road under the assumption that other motorists will be alert and cautious when driving around you. When they fail to do so, you have a right to seek full compensation for all of your injuries.

If you live in or around Orlando, Florida, and have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please visit the website of the motorcycle accident attorneys at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter at www.thefloridafirm.com.

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