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Motorcycle accident lawyers in Miami have been protecting the injured for many years. We are able to use their experience to help the motorcycle injury victims and families we represent. They work hard to understand the facts of each case and make sure that your legal interests are adequately protected. In addition to knowing what questions to ask, our motorcycle accident attorneys know where to find answers.
A motorcycle accident may also be the fault of less obvious parties. Construction companies may be liable for collisions due to road design or maintenance. The auto industry and some motorcycle manufacturers can also be held vicariously liable in a product liability case when the motorcycle accident may have occurred because of a manufacturing or design defect.
The crash might have been caused by a defective motorcycle or vehicle. Similarly, you might have been rear-ended by a car whose brakes failed. You could have been involved in a collision because your bike malfunctioned. These accidents may not have been the result of negligent driving, but rather of defectively designed components, parts, or defective designs in products. The manufacturer of the car, auto, or motorcycle, or the manufacturer of the component part that failed might be liable for your injury.
When our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers are hired to represent you, they will initiate a thorough investigation immediately to determine the best course of action. Experts in accident reconstruction, engineering, medical science, and other relevant fields are used by our lawyers to support your case in court.
The second key step in our motorcycle accident case will be determining liability. We will find out what happened and who was directly responsible. You may not be entitled to compensation from that driver. The most common example of this is when you or a loved one are involved in an accident that was caused by someone who was at work. An employer may be liable if an employee causes a crash while on duty.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Miami?
Motorcyclists are often involved in motorcycle accidents due to negligence, carelessness, or reckless behavior. Inattention, distracted driving, such as texting while driving, speeding, failing to obey traffic signals, or simply failing to yield the right of way are some examples. A business that rents motorcycles to tourists can sometimes be held liable for injuries as well.
Following a motorcycle accident, it is important to hire an experienced attorney to conduct an in-depth investigation into what happened. We will gather a variety of evidence to determine what caused your accident. Motorcycle accidents are caused by a variety of factors, including:
Motorcyclists aren't always visible to drivers on the road. Due to this, many drivers turn directly into a motorcyclist's path, often without signaling. Despite thinking the coast is clear, the driver swerves right in front of a motorcycle. The motorcyclist doesn't have time to slow down and avoid a collision. In Miami, this is the most common type of motorcycle crash.
Despite their superior speed, motorcycles are not as stable as other vehicles. Due to this, turning sharply or rapidly can be dangerous. Riders trying to make an unsafe turn cause a lot of motorcycle accidents. The motorcyclist may skid and lose control, leading to a crash.
Intersection accidents are extremely common. Approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur at or near intersections. It is particularly dangerous for motorcyclists when they are struck from behind. If a driver is inattentive, distracted, or simply eager to get through the intersection, they can cause serious damage to a motorcycle.
Miami sees a majority of fatal motorcycle accidents occur from head-on collisions. The most common cause of this type of accident is making a turn with blind corners. The term 'blind turn' means that a driver or rider cannot see what is around the corner. If you cannot see ahead of you, you are much more likely to collide with an object or another vehicle.
What to do Following a Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident may result in serious injuries, and there are steps you should follow in order to protect yourself from liability and support your claim for compensation.
- Remain calm
- Move your bike to a safe location
- Avoid an altercation with the other driver
- Exchange insurance details, driver's license number, and vehicle registration with the other driver
- Obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of as many witnesses as are willing to provide them
- Obtain medical attention: the full trauma of an accident is often not felt for few days. therefore it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident, even if you may believe your injuries to be minor
- Obtain pictures of the scene
- Do not give a statement to other driver's insurance company: you have no duty to provide any kind of statement to the other driver's insurance company. therefore, you should refuse to make comments of any kind about the accident, and should contact a lawyer before making a statement to your own insurance company as well.