Drivers on I-4, Florida State Road 408, or any other street in Conway must remain alert and keep everyone’s safety a priority. Unfortunately, some drivers pay less attention to or completely disregard motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents can arise as a result of this negligence.
If you or a loved one was harmed in such a crash, a Conway motorcycle accident lawyer with our firm can help you fight for compensation for your losses. When you retain the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine’s help, we will serve you at no upfront cost while making ourselves available to you 24/7.
What It’s Like Having the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine on Your Side
The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be confusing and overwhelming, so you may want to turn to a lawyer to handle all case-related tasks for you.
When you hire a lawyer with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, they will:
- Request your police report
- Investigate the accident
- Speak with witnesses about what happened
- Establish the other party’s negligence
- Take on all communication with the insurance companies, other attorneys, and the courts
- Fight for a fair out-of-court settlement
- Bring your case to court if we cannot secure a settlement
Our team provides responsive care to clients after motorcycle accidents. We’ll offer you frequent updates on your case and provide answers to all your questions. Let us help you schedule your appointments and handle all your legal concerns while you focus on healing.
Types of Compensation You Can Seek in a Conway Motorcycle Accident Case
Because every case is different, motorcyclists might require different forms and amounts of compensation to help them heal.
Still, if you or a family member was harmed in a motorcycle accident, you could recover damages for:
- Past and upcoming medical expenses
- Costs to repair your motorcycle
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of consortium
Our team can review all your expenses after a motorcycle accident. We even take steps to help you get your motorcycle repaired, allowing you to get back out on the road again.
Paying for a Lawyer on Our Team to Help With Your Motorcycle Accident Case
With piling hospital bills, extended time off work, and other household costs, you may feel hesitant to get a lawyer to handle your case. However, there is nothing to worry about if you hire the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. Our firm works based on contingency, so:
- When you call us, one of our team representatives will offer you a free case review without any obligation.
- You won’t have to use your savings to finance your case – we do that for you.
- Your lawyer won’t ask for upfront or out-of-pocket payments.
- We don’t ask for hourly fees or retainers.
Our fee comes from the compensation we secure for you. However, if we don’t reach a favorable outcome for you, there is no payment due. You have nothing to lose under this fee structure.
How Long does It Take to Settle a Motorcycle Accident Case?
The time frame for resolving a motorcycle accident case in Conway varies based on the complexity of your case.
Still, you have a limited amount of time to seek compensation under Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). The statute dictates that you generally have four years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your loved one passed away from their accident-related injuries, you are typically limited to two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
However, based on your case’s circumstances, you may have more or less to file. It’s still best to act now to avoid missing the deadline.
Determining Fault in a Motorcycle Accident
To recover damages from the other party, you must demonstrate that they were negligent and apply these four elements to your case.
The Other Party Was to Provide You With a Duty of Care
All those on the road must prioritize everyone’s else safety. Should road conditions change, so should their behavior to accommodate them.
The Other Party Breached That Duty of Care
The other party failed to uphold this duty and was negligent. They may have succumbed to:
- Drinking and driving
- Driving drowsy
- Texting while driving
- Failing to check their blindspots
- Improper merging
- Failing to yield
- Failing to follow traffic signals
- Improper turns
- Speeding
Although driver error is the most common cause of accidents, other things, such as faulty brakes, road defects, and inclement weather, could have contributed to it.
This Breach of Duty Caused a Motorcycle Accident
This negligence caused an accident, as well as your injuries. Common injuries motorcyclists suffer in crashes include:
- Road rash
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Joint injuries
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Whiplash
- Cuts and Bruises
- Internal bleeding
You Suffered Physically, Emotionally, and Financially
You must prove that the accident led to various losses, like medical bills, time away from your job, and pain and suffering.
Steps to Take After Your Motorcycle Accident in Conway
There are thousands of motorcycle accidents every year in Florida. If you were hurt in a collision while operating your motorcycle, there are several steps you should take right away. First of all, make sure that you remove your bike from the road, if at all possible.
After you move your motorcycle to a safe location, we recommend that you:
- Contact the police to report the accident.
- Seek immediate medical care, and follow through with the doctor’s orders.
- Get pictures of your injuries and the accident scene.
- Ask witnesses and the other driver for their contact information.
A lawyer on our team can help you review the next steps to follow as they build a motorcycle accident claim for you.
Speak to Us Following a Conway Motorcycle Accident
Don’t wait to seek professional assistance following a motorcycle accident in Conway. A lawyer at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can step in to help you now. Speak to our team today in a free consultation by calling 1-800-747-3733.
We’ll put you first and answer all your questions.
We Can Help.
