With smaller, harder-to-see vehicles and prejudice sometimes working against them, motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable people in Florida’s roads. Statistics from the federal Department of Transportation show that motorcyclists were 37 times more likely to die in an accident than drivers in 2008, and nine times more likely to be injured. In fact, although fatal accidents among drivers have been steadily decreasing for years, the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents has actually increased in this decade. And unfortunately, statistics show that the majority of all multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents are the fault of the other motorist -- most often a driver who “didn’t see” the bike until it was too late.

Motorcycle accident injuries are very serious. In addition to the much higher risk of death, motorcycle accidents frequently lead to debilitating, permanent injuries. Head injuries leading to lifelong disability from brain damage are common in the most serious accidents. Other serious injuries common in motorcycle crashes are broken bones, soft tissue damage and spinal cord injuries. In addition to the physical pain, these injuries can be emotionally devastating, especially when they take away abilities permanently. And unfortunately, study after study shows that motorcycle crash injuries are very expensive to treat, with the cost of lifetime care exceeding seven figures for the most seriously injured.

As with other types of traffic accidents, Florida law holds wrongdoers in motorcycle accidents responsible for the injuries and costs they cause. That means motorcyclists injured because of someone else’s carelessness have the right to sue that person for the costs of medical bills, repairs and more. Balliro understands what motorcyclists are up against, both on Florida roads and after a serious accident. Our Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident attorneys will never let dishonest insurance company tricks or anti-motorcycle prejudice stop our clients from getting a fair settlement. We negotiate aggressively on behalf of seriously injured riders -- and if that doesn’t work, we can and will file a lawsuit to get what our clients are legally owed.

Balliro has a decade of experience as trial attorneys in Florida. Our Miami-Dade motorcycle crash lawyers have taken hundreds of cases to trial and successfully resolved many more through expert negotiations. We don’t mind settling, but we will never advise our clients to settle unless and until we’re sure we can get them the best possible financial compensation. That includes compensation for all of your costs and bills, including lost income and any future medical care, as well as for your pain, suffering and injuries. Our goal is to get clients all of the money they need to defray, treat and move past their injuries, while freeing them to focus just on getting better. And because our West Palm Beach motorbike accident attorneys understand that accidents happen at all times -- not just during business hours -- we are available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a Florida motorcycle crash that was someone else’s fault, Balliro would like to help. To set up a free, confidential evaluation of your case, please call us toll-free from anywhere within Florida -- anytime -- at 1-866-INJURED or contact us through the Internet.