Motorcycle riders can become accident victims when other motorists choose to drive recklessly. Though Sarasota can be an idyllic setting for motorcyclists, it presents the same sorts of danger that motorcyclists face when other motorists do not exercise necessary caution. You or your loved one may be entitled to collect compensation from one or more liable parties, and a Sarasota motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to negotiate on your behalf.
Hiring a lawyer may allow you to avoid additional stress and focus on your recovery. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 to find out how we go the extra mile for clients and may be able to serve you or your loved one.
Our Clients Pay Nothing Up Front
We understand that motorcycle accident victims may not have the financial resources to pay for a lawyer out of their own pocket.
Our clients do not have to worry about whether they have the ability to pay for our legal services.
As a client who agrees to a contingency-fee structure, you:
- Do not have to pay for legal services out of your own pocket
- Do not have to pay any upfront cost for your attorney’s services
- Will not have to pay your lawyer unless they negotiate a settlement or win a judgment
- Do not have to stress about any additional cost of hiring a lawyer
A motorcycle accident can put you in a poor financial situation. Hiring a lawyer should not put you in an even worse position; clients of the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can access our representation without having to worry about the cost.
Understanding Time Limits for Suing for Motorcycle Accidents
A lawyer or law firm who has worked on motorcycle accident cases in the past, and in Sarasota specifically, can help you handle your case. Our team can help you file lawsuits within the state’s statutes of limitations. These range from four years and two years for wrongful death, according to Florida Statute § 95.11(3)(a) and Florida Statute § 95.11(4)(d).
You can speak with our team at no cost and determine whether we are the firm to represent you after your motorcycle accident. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733 to find out more about hiring a Sarasota motorcycle accident lawyer.
Motorists Must Uphold Their Duty of Care
Every motorist on the roads of Sarasota is beholden to a duty of care. This duty of care may generally mean that the motorist must:
- Act with caution
- Drive defensively
- Obey the laws of the road
- Be considerate of other motorists
- Avoid engaging in dangerous behavior
Drivers who do not uphold their duty of care to other motorists, including motorcyclists, risk causing an accident and being liable for the harm that they cause. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), a motorist does not have to intentionally cause an accident in order to be negligent.
Multiple forms of negligence may have contributed to your accident. Your lawyer may make the case that:
- A motorist, or another type of defendant, owed you a duty of care
- The defendant did not honor their duty of care
- The defendant’s violation of their duty of care caused your accident
- Your accident has caused you harm
As part of their service to you, your lawyer will document your losses and calculate the settlement that you deserve because of those losses.
Losses You May Suffer as a Motorcycle Accident Victim
Motorcyclists face a significantly higher rate of injury and death than non-motorcyclists, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains. It is likely that you or a loved one suffered an injury, and possibly fatal injury if you were involved in a motorcycle accident.
Being injured can cause the following losses:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Diminished earning power
- Loss of physical abilities (temporarily or permanently)
- Healthcare expenses
- Damage to your motorcycle
The overall negative effect of being injured could lead you to develop mental health problems. You may experience recurring traumatic thoughts, have difficulty sleeping, experience personality changes, engage in substance abuse or self-harm, and suffer in other ways.
Your lawyer will seek compensation for all the losses you have experienced because of your motorcycle accident. If you have lost a loved one, then they will seek compensation for funeral costs, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and other types of harm that can come from a wrongful death.
Call Today About Hiring a Lawyer
You may decide that you want to hire a lawyer after a motorcycle accident. The next step may be to evaluate potential lawyers, but you may not have been through this process before.
You may ask those who you trust—friends, relatives, co-workers—if they have experience with any personal injury lawyers in Sarasota. You may also do your own research by:
- Reading online reviews of law firms serving the Sarasota area
- Researching law firms’ experience and practice areas
- Participating in free consultations with various law firms
A Sarasota motorcycle accident lawyer will be your legal advisor after your accident, whether you are injured or have lost a loved one from a motorcycle collision. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733 to participate in a free consultation and possibly kick-start your case for a financial award.
Do not wait to call, as a lawyer may take your case off your hands once you complete your free consultation. You worry about getting better. We take care of everything else.
We Can Help.
