One of the trickiest and most important parts of a motorcycle accident claim is proving the at-fault party’s negligence. Fault is often highly disputed, and the insurance company may try to pin much of the blame on you. Our personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you collect evidence to establish your case.
There were 8.4 million motorcycles on the road in 2013 across the nation, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Many of those motorcyclists reside in Florida, which is a popular destination for motorcyclists due to the warm, sunny weather and many motorcycle events held in the state. With a high population of those who ride, Florida is also one of the deadliest states for motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die with every mile driven when compared to the occupants of a car. And, according to data compiled by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, motorcycle crashes and fatalities have been on the rise in 14 of the past 15 years during the time of the study (1997 to 2012). Unfortunately, they have continued to rise in the years since, and Florida is one of the most dangerous states for motorcyclists due to the high number of motorcycle events, the year-round riding weather, Florida’s lax laws on helmet use, and the discerning prevalence of distracted, impatient drivers on increasingly crowded roads.
