Drivers already have a duty of care on the road. However, when motorcyclists are present, drivers must be extra vigilant. Distractions are everywhere, and it is easy to miss a smaller vehicle like a motorcycle if a driver is not paying attention. Motorcycle crashes can be especially severe because motorcyclists lack the protective enclosure of a car.
If you or a loved one got hurt in such an incident, a Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyer with our firm can be your guide and advocate throughout the legal process. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers can handle your case from start to finish. Get in touch with Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to learn more about how our family-owned firm can assist you.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg has been serving Florida’s wrongfully injured for more than five decades. We have applied our founding principles of hard work, a love for community, and a desire to help people in every single case.
You can count on us to give your case the attention, compassion, and dedication it deserves. An entire legal team, including one of our firm’s partners, can complete these tasks while you’re in recovery:
You will be treated like family from the moment you hire us. Rosenberg & Rosenberg takes the time to listen to what you’re dealing with and craft a customized legal solution based on that. We’ll maintain open and clear communication with you. Your attorney will make themselves readily available so you can ask questions and receive prompt responses to calls and emails. We will also keep you updated on your case.
Our transparency also applies to the financial details of our services. There are no upfront or out-of-pocket fees involved when you team up with us. Our lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we won’t ask for a payment unless we recover financial compensation. This fee arrangement starts with a free consultation.
Our mission is to help you recover from your injuries and safeguard your right to proper compensation. We’ve achieved these goals with previous clients, obtaining the money they needed based on the severity of their injuries. In one motorcycle accident case, we got the insurance company to settle with our client for $100,000.
The duration of the legal process and the compensation you receive depend on your specific circumstances, including these factors:
The information we find when we investigate your collision can prove which forms of compensation you should recover in your claim or lawsuit. As a motorcycle accident victim, you may be entitled to recoup the following damages:
Motorcycles offer far less protection than most other motor vehicles. Even motorcyclists who wear helmets and other protective gear are susceptible to severe, life-changing injuries like:
These injuries can hinder your quality of life, taking a physical and mental toll on you.
You don’t have to figure out how to manage such injuries by yourself. Compensation for mental anguish, pain and suffering, and scarring and disfigurement can give you the tools you need to take care of yourself—and our motorcycle injury lawyers can seek that compensation for you.
Treatment for motorcycle accident injuries can be intensive and highly specialized. It could involve:
We can speak to your doctors to gain a comprehensive understanding of your treatment plan and prognosis. This helps our legal team ensure your compensation package covers the full extent of your medical bills.
Your injuries could have put you out of work and forced you to miss out on earning your regular income, be it salary, commission, hourly rate, tips, benefits, and lost employment opportunities or time off.
Sometimes, you may not be able to go back to work for weeks, months, or even years to come. Even if you can work, you might have to cut back on your hours or take a more sedentary, lower-paying position. In that case, you may claim reduced earning capacity to make up for the loss of pay.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 44 motorcycle accident fatalities in Broward County in 2023. An attorney with our firm can help you and your family file a wrongful death claim for damages if your loved one lost their life in a motorcycle crash. Compensation you can pursue through a legal action includes:
You may be entitled to receive other compensation we haven’t talked about here. For example, you could qualify to recover the cost of repairing or replacing your motorcycle, or for temporary or permanent disabilities caused by your injuries.
Our lawyers can identify all of the damages you deserve after we review the details of your case. Reach out to Rosenberg & Rosenberg for more information. We have staff who speak Spanish and Creole.
Establishing the other party’s negligence allows you to hold them accountable for your losses. Negligence consists of four elements:
Who is responsible for your crash? Several entities can cause motorcycle accidents through negligent behavior:
After collecting evidence—such as witness statements, photographs, video footage, and the police report—Rosenberg & Rosenberg can identify the liable party in your case. If there are multiple at-fault parties, we can file a claim against each one so that you can pursue a full financial recovery. We are capable of handling a wide variety of cases, no matter how complex they seem.
Following the statute of limitations, otherwise known as the legal filing deadline for lawsuits, is vital for recovering compensation. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, there is generally a two-year limit on filing a personal injury lawsuit, although there are exceptions. The deadline begins on the day of the motorcycle wreck.
If you’re suing for wrongful death, you still have two years to take action, but the time frame would start on the day the decedent lost their life. This date may differ from the date of the accident.
Make sure you file before the deadline. Otherwise, the court will likely not allow you to sue the liable party, and you could end up having to pay your own medical bills and make up your lost income elsewhere. You can mitigate this risk by consulting with one of our injury attorneys early on. That way, we can help you comply with the statute of limitations.
If you feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do after a motorcycle crash, know that you do not have to go through this difficult time by yourself. Our team is here to answer any and all questions you have, including:
Always prioritize your safety. Get out of the flow of traffic if possible, call 911, seek medical care as soon as you can, and then talk to our lawyers about your rights.
If you can safely do so, take a moment to collect evidence from the accident scene before you leave. This includes taking photos of the scene and your injuries and getting the other driver’s contact and insurance information. However, you should only take this step if doing so does not jeopardize your health.
Be very careful about what you say. Even something as seemingly harmless as assuring the driver you are okay could put your case at risk: the insurance company might use your “I’m okay” as proof that the accident did not cause your injuries.
Whether you are speaking to the liable party, the insurance company, or the police, keep your answers factual and brief. It is okay to say “I don’t know” if you are genuinely unsure about something. Do not discuss the accident with anyone who does not need to know about it, including reporters or your followers on social media.
The only people you should be entirely open and forthcoming about your accident with are your legal representatives. The more we know about your situation, the easier it may be for us to pursue fair financial compensation.
Broward County saw a total of 763 motorcycle crashes in 2023. That same year, the state of Florida saw 9,548 crashes. That means approximately 8 percent of all motorcycle accidents in the state occurred in Broward County.
That depends on your case. The insurance company’s attitude, the amount of available evidence, the severity of your injuries, and the number of liable parties could all influence your case’s length.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg can support and represent you, no matter how long your case takes to settle. We can even speak for you in court if necessary.
We are dedicated to helping our clients through hardship, turbulence, and uncertainty after they suffer harm due to someone else’s careless actions. Now let us do the same for you. Our attorneys can represent you during your entire case so that you can focus on healing after a devastating motorcycle accident.
Contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg today for a free consultation at no obligation. We have a diverse team of attorneys from different backgrounds and are one of the larger injury firms in the area.
