On Boca Raton’s busy roads, motorcycle accidents are extremely common. High volumes of vehicles on the road increase the likelihood of accidents in general, and a lack of respect for the safety of motorcycle drivers compounds that problem. Since motorcyclists are in a much more vulnerable position than other vehicles on the road, the risk of injury from a crash is substantial.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you will likely need a qualified professional attorney to help with your case. Brian L. Elstein, of Elstein Legal, has helped many clients recover losses from motorcycle accidents. Call today to learn more about your options.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
In Florida, motorcycle accidents happen more commonly than many people might think. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in the year 2020, there were:
- 8,020 motorcycle crashes,
- 510 fatalities from motorcycle crashes (over 6% of motorcycle crashes were fatal),
- 6945 injuries from motorcycle crashes.
What to Do After an Accident
Even though motorcyclists only account for 5% of all drivers on the road, they are around 27 times more likely to get killed than those who were in passenger car accidents. This is why it is extremely important to arm yourself with knowledge on motorcycle safety and learn what to do after suffering a crash.
Get to a safe spot
After a motorcycle accident, your priority should be getting yourself out of further danger. Make sure you are completely out of traffic, doing so in the safest way possible. Avoid any traffic or passing vehicles.
Call 911
Alert the authorities about your accident. When they arrive, cooperate with them and answer questions to the best of your ability. You will likely need their help in obtaining an accurate accident report.
Seek treatment
Do not wait to get checked out. Many times, drivers report feeling fine after an accident, only to wake up the next day and feel excruciating pain. Your injuries could be masked by a mix of adrenaline and possibly even shock. Plus, if you don’t seek treatment right away the insurance company may claim that your injury must not have been serious.
Document the proccess
To get through the insurance company’s investigation of your accident, you will need to gather as much evidence as possible. If you can, take as many pictures and videos of the accident scene as you can – including the surrounding area. If there are witnesses, take down their information so that they can make a statement.
Call a Boca Raton motorcycle accident lawyer
Filing a claim to receive compensation can be complex. Medical care may be expensive, and missing out on work and wages due to your injuries makes the financial impact greater. Working with an attorney can help these issues –having a lawyer by your side, you have a bigger chance of recovering the compensation you potentially deserve.
Why Choose Elstein Legal to Represent your Case?
Since opening Elstein Legal in 2018, Miami personal injury attorney Brian L. Elstein has recovered millions on behalf of his deserving clients. A cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Brian Elstein honed his skills early as a member of the Nova Trial Association.
Today, he is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer in Florida and has been selected to the 2022-2023 Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine – a distinction given to only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida, and named 2022 Best Litigation Attorney by Expertise.com.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you deserve expert legal representation to seek the justice you deserve and obtain fair compensation. You will gain an advocate for every stage in the claims process until you have the compensation you deserve.
Call us at (305) 299-2835 or contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case. There is no fee unless we win your case.