Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have sustained an injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, call our motorcycle accident attorneys in Jacksonville at (904) 292-1111 for a free consultation. For over 40 years, injured motorcyclists have worked with Abbott Law Group, and trusted us to get the job done.
Motorcycle accidents are quite common and deadly, due to the fast acceleration, lack of protection from injury, and high speeds. In many cases, the accident is the result of fault or neglect by drivers of small cars, but it may also be due to the actions of the operator of the motorcycle. If you have sustained motorcycle accident injuries, then you may be able to successfully sue the party or parties responsible for your injuries.
Overview of Accidents Involving Motorcycles
Serious accidents in which motorcycles are involved usually result from collisions with other vehicles, especially small cars. In many cases, the accident is considered “single-vehicle,” meaning the motorcycle collides head-on or otherwise with a stationary or mobile object. In other cases, there may be one or more vehicles involved.
Many factors can cause these accidents, but lack of attention on the part of the operator or driver of the vehicle or lack of training and experience are often factors. Other causes include driving under the influence, use of prescription drugs, speeding, and failure to adhere to traffic rules and regulations.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
These kinds of accidents can be extremely severe, involving serious injuries, disfigurement, disability, and even death. A serious motorcycle accident can lead to significant financial losses (due to lost income and medical expenses), emotional trauma, and even a lifetime of excruciating pain if you’re even lucky enough to survive.
The most common serious injuries associated with motorcycle accidents include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. All these injuries result from the trauma caused by the high-intensity impact between the motorcycle/rider and the object it collided with. Brain injury may result from damage to the skull or brain hemorrhage. Spinal cord injuries commonly result from a fracture of one or more of the vertebrae (backbones), which may also lead to paralysis.
Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
The type of lawsuit filed for these kinds of accidents is referred to as a personal injury lawsuit. If successful, such a lawsuit can result in the victim or family of the victim getting financial recompense for the suffering and losses associated with the motorcycle accident. Whether your case is eligible for litigation and recovery of damages depends on a number of factors, including the degree of recklessness exhibited by the other driver and of the driver of the motorcycle.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Jacksonville have been handling motorcycle accident cases for more than 35 years. Call us today at (904) 292-1111 to get a free case evaluation.