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Motorcycle & Scooter Accidents

On May 8, 1996, the State of Florida overturned their 30 year-old helmet law, ruling it “unconstitutional.” Sadly, the lives of many Florida motorcycle and scooter riders have been lost due to the elimination of this law.

At Avera & Smith, we’ve seen too many terrible results of people injured or killed when a helmet may have saved their lives.We recommend that if you ride a motorcycle, ALWAYS wear a helmet.

Florida’s No Fault Laws do NOT Apply to Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are protected under Florida motorcycle law that makes negligent drivers responsible and liable to Florida motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders involved in an accident in Florida may obtain compensation for his or her injuries that were caused by the other driver’s negligence. Damages may include payment for pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, economic loss, no fault benefits, and more.

As always, if you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle or any other type of motor vehicle accident, be sure never to speak to any insurance company but your own. Use our free My Lawyer Travels With Me phone app to gather and communicate accident site information and contact Avera & Smith to make sure you get the best results possible after your motorcycle accident.