Motorcycle accidents sometimes result in the death of a loved one. Knowing what to do afterward to recover compensation for your losses can be confusing when these tragic events occur. The grief of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and devastating, but you don’t have to navigate these uncharted waters alone.
At the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A., you're not alone. Our experienced Central Florida motorcycle accident attorneys can help you every step of the way. We know how the legal system works here and how to get the results you deserve.
We realize your family needs time to grieve the loss of a loved one. That's why we want to help you as soon as possible. We can handle all the paperwork and red tape while you focus on what matters most - dealing with the loss of a family member.
Fatal motorcycle accidents often occur due to head-on collisions, intersection accidents, rear-end accidents, and failure to yield the right of way. Unfortunately, these crashes are usually caused by a driver acting recklessly or negligently.
When this happens, the at-fault driver should be held accountable for their actions. The deceased’s loved ones need to talk to a Florida motorcycle accident lawyer with experience handling such complex legal cases.
Our law firm has the knowledge and expertise you need to deal with all the legal issues that often come up after a fatal motorcycle accident. We can negotiate a settlement offer on your family’s behalf or file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages, the legal term for financial compensation.
Motorcyclists are entitled to the same rights, responsibilities, and privileges as automobile drivers. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents occur at tremendous rates in Florida. A large number of these motorcycle accidents result in death.
With Florida's sunny climate, people often explore the roads and feel the breeze while riding motorcycles. These large, engine-run bikes are speedy and durable. When handled and operated appropriately, they are safe and largely easy to navigate.
Motorcyclists are required to adhere to the same traffic policies and procedures as drivers of other vehicles. They share the road with cars and trucks, so they are lawfully required to abide by any and all rules. When motorcyclists fail to obey traffic protocols, they place many people at risk.
While rider negligence does occur, fatal motorcycle accidents are often the result of driver negligence. If your loved one died on a motorcycle due to an avoidable driver error, you should contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney immediately. You may qualify for compensation to cover the immeasurable amount of your family's pain and suffering (including lost wages and medical expenses) caused by a wrongful death accident.
The reality is that many drivers do not enjoy sharing the road with motorcyclists. Motorcycles are much smaller than vehicles and often require drivers to steer slower (than usual) and more carefully to prevent crashing into the bike ahead of them. This can often be perceived as an annoyance, causing drivers to drive closely to a motorcyclist's "tail" as a way to rush them or force them into a different lane.
Further, many drivers fail to place their turn signals on, which may cause a rider to be alarmed and have little to no time to react appropriately.
The most common forms of driver negligence contributing to fatal motorcycle accidents are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and engaging in distracting activities (texting, eating, etc.) while driving. These activities can distort a driver's ability to view the road and act accordingly.
No matter how your fatal motorcycle accident occurred, your family deserves compensation to ease the pain, suffering, and costly damages and expenses incurred. Fatal motorcycle accidents are serious and should not be taken lightly.
If your loved one died due to a motorcycle accident, contact the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation involving motorcycle accidents, our aggressive Florida fatal motorcycle accident attorneys will help you fight for compensation to cover the needs of you and your family.
Our law firm has four convenient Central Florida locations - Clermont, Inverness, Tavares, and The Villages.
