Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident in Jacksonville, FL? Call Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers at (904) 356-6071 for legal help today. An experienced Jacksonville motorcycle accident lawyer can protect your right to obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Our attorneys have successfully helped countless personal injury victims recover the fair compensation they deserve for their injuries. We’ve already recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
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How Can Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers Help Me Recover Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident in Jacksonville?
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, there’s a strong chance that you’re dealing with serious injuries. Filing a personal injury claim for compensation can get you the money you need.
Our experienced Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at Coker Law have the skills to fight for the full compensation you deserve. We’ve been recognized time and time again for our successful legal advocacy. Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers have recognized our board-certified trial lawyers.
Hire us, and you have a legal team to:
- Investigate and gather evidence, including reviewing the police report and identifying contributing factors
- Interview witnesses to strengthen your case
- Identify all responsible parties and insurance sources
- Bring in respected experts to prove contested elements of your case
- Determine how much compensation you deserve
- Defend against blame-the-victim scare tactics
- Navigate legal proceedings from start to finish
- Negotiate with the insurance company for a full settlement
- Take your case to trial if the insurance deal isn’t fair
Are you ready to start the legal process fighting for the financial compensation you deserve? Call our lawyers for a free case evaluation today.
How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) publishes statistics on traffic accidents. Statewide, 9,396 motorcycle wrecks were reported in 2024. Unfortunately, 569 people died in those accidents.
In 2022, 9,270 motorcycle accidents were reported stateside. 7,928 people were injured in those crashes. In the end, that means that over 85% of all motorcycle accidents caused at least one injury.
How Much Money Is My Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?
The value of a personal injury case is typically directly tied to the severity of the victim’s injuries. Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries.
Don’t expect the insurance company to admit this and simply hand over a fair settlement. As the victim, it’s up to you to prove how much you deserve. Having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney in Jacksonville by your side can be incredibly valuable.
When our lawyers are assessing your case value, we analyze many different factors, including:
- The nature of your injuries
- Whether you will make a full recovery or suffer a long-term impairment
- How much you’ve spent on medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation
- The value of your lost income
- Whether your future earning capacity will be damaged
- How the injury has impacted your overall well-being
- Whether any allegations of shared fault are legitimate
Our lawyers in Jacksonville know all the games the insurance company will try to play. We expect them to try undervaluing your claim. It’s not fair, but it happens all the time. You can count on our law firm to fight for every dollar you deserve.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Motorcycle Accident Victims in Jacksonville?
If your case is successful, you can recover all of your economic and non-economic damages from the at-fault party.
Economic damages compensate for the specific financial expenses you have incurred due to the accident and injury. Your award should also cover your anticipated future expenses.
Examples of economic damages include:
- Current medical bills
- Reasonably expected medical expenses
- Lost wages and job benefits
- Loss of future earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Property damage and vehicle repairs
You can also seek compensation for your personal suffering and intangible losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- PTSD
- Humiliation
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Punitive damages in Florida are rare, but they may be available if the defendant’s acts were intentional, malicious or especially shocking. Punitive damages are awarded solely to punish the defendant and deter future similar behavior.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
Most attorneys in this field of law work on a contingency fee basis. With this fee, you will not pay any attorneys’ fees unless they win your case. If your case is successful, they’ll receive a portion of your compensation, typically between 33% and 40%, as their fee for representing you.
We take cases without any upfront fees. That way, you know you can afford quality legal representation without fear of the cost.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed for a Motorcycle Accident in Florida?
It’s possible to lose your right to compensation if you share too much blame. Florida has modified comparative negligence laws. You lose your right to damages if the other side proves you were more than 50% responsible. If they prove you share even a small amount of blame, your compensation will be reduced.
Blaming motorcyclists for their own injuries is almost automatic. It’s often unfair, but many people stereotype motorcyclists as reckless.
It’s important to have an experienced lawyer by your side if the other side is blaming you for the motorcycle crash. If someone is blaming you, call Coker Law to learn how we can protect you.
Types of Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Examples of motorcycle accident injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Crushing injuries
- Broken rigs
- Back injuries
- Broken legs
- Severe concussions or head injuries
- Joint injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Eye and facial injuries
- Road rash
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Fractures and ligament injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
While Florida does have a helmet law, wearing a helmet only offers so much protection. Riders over the age of 21 can only ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in insurance for future medical treatment.
Most motorcyclists under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet, depending on the motorcycle’s strength. However, even with protective gear, riders remain at high risk for serious or permanent injuries in the event of an accident.
What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents in Jacksonville?
Driver negligence is typically the root cause of any type of motor vehicle accident.
More specifically, some of the most common causes of motorcycle crashes include:
- Distracted drivers, including those texting or using their phone while driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists
- Tailgating
- Unsafe lane changes
- Speeding and other traffic violations
- Lane departures and passing too closely
- Aggressive driving
- Dangerous left-hand turns
- Drunk driving
- Fatigued car and truck drivers
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Racing through intersections
- Running stop signs and red lights
Florida is a no-fault insurance state. You’ll first look to your own insurance company for compensation. That said, many victims sustain costs that are much higher than their coverage limits. To recover additional compensation from the at-fault, you’ll have to identify the cause of your accident and prove that they were responsible.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Motorcycle Accident?
Nearly all personal injury victims must prove that someone else was negligent in order to recover damages.
Negligence is a legal concept that consists of four elements:
- The at-fault party had a legal duty of care
- They breached their duty of care
- That breach of duty was the direct cause of your accident
- You suffered specific and identifiable damages as a result
Essentially, you must prove the at-fault party failed to exercise the amount of caution that a reasonable person would have exercised under the circumstances.
What Types of Evidence Can Help Prove a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
You’ll need evidence to prove each element of your negligence claim.
Many different types of evidence can be used to prove you deserve compensation for your injuries.
Examples include:
- Police and accident reports
- Physical evidence from the accident scene
- Eyewitness statements
- Medical records
- Traffic tickets issued in connection with the crash
- Drug and alcohol testing results
- Cell phone records
- Photos and video footage
In heavily contested cases, testimony from accident reconstruction specialists can be used to prove what happened. Our attorneys have the resources to locate any evidence that you’ll need to establish your right to compensation. Call us today for a free case review to learn more.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Motorcycle Accident in Florida?
Most victims have a two-year statute of limitations in Florida. If you wait longer than two years from the date of the crash to take legal action, your case will be dismissed.
Contact a Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Recovering fair compensation can be the key to a secure future in Jacksonville, FL. If you were injured in an accident, a Jacksonville motorcycle accident attorney can help. Our firm is located near you. We have an office in Jacksonville, FL, 136 E Bay St #5438, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 30.32571061668615, -81.65582744395539.
Contact or call Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers at 904-356-6071 to learn more about your rights after a serious accident and whether you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
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