Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Winter Park

Unfortunately, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for motorcycle accidents according to an NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) study. However, riding a motorcycle can be a great experience, especially in the great Florida weather and on the long stretches of highway that can be found around Winter Park and beyond.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, or if you have lost a loved one from a motorcycle crash, contact us today. We are experienced with seeking damages for injuries or death following motorcycle accidents, and we will be happy to work with you through this hard time in order to take some stress off of you. While we are focusing on recovering the compensation you are rightfully owed for your suffering, you can focus on healing from the damage. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss immediate steps, and read more below about how working with a motorcycle accident attorney will help you during this time.

Injured In a Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Winter ParkHave you been injured in a motorcycle accident, and another driver caused it? Oftimes, accidents involving motorcycles are the result of the other driver not seeing the motorcycle in their blind spot, or simply not noticing the smaller vehicle on the road while making a turn or changing a lane. If this is the case for your accident, you may be entitled to collecting damages that go beyond the repair or replacement cost of your personal property, and simple compensation for your medical bills.

When you are working with a personal injury attorney from Abercombie, P.A., you can be confident that every type of damage you are owed will be sought, whether through negotiations with insurance company attorneys, or through a full court case if we are unable to reach an agreement.

What Types of Damages Can I Seek After a Motorcycle Accident?

Personal injury cases vary greatly from accident to accident, but there are some common factors that you can consider to get an idea of what you may be able to seek with the help of an attorney. Learn about the difference between economic and non-economic damages below, and understand when and how punitive damages are involved in personal injury cases as well.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are just like they sound: they are purely economic, and have receipts, income histories, and invoices that are used to total the amounts. These include lost wages, medical bills, and other financial matters such as changes to your future earning power, future possible medical costs, and additional lost or diminished income. If you have medical insurance, your insurance company is entitled to any and all damages until they are repaid, at which point any additional damages will to repay your expenses and debts.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages include things like your pain and suffering, loss or reduction of mobility and enjoyment of leisure activities, and other things that do not necessarily have an assigned dollar value. Just because there no assigned dollar value does not mean that they are not important, and we will pursue them to the maximum amount that is reasonable. It is likely that these factors will be the most contentious when negotiating with insurance company lawyers, but you can be confident that we are representing your best interests.

Punitive Damages

Motorcycle Accident Attorney Winter ParkIn some cases, punitive damages are also included in personal injury cases. These damages are included when your injuries are egregious and a result of extreme, criminal negligence. They are not very common, and must be determined to be valid by the court. If punitive damages are reasonable to be included, we will have to do additional work to determine what a fair amount to seek will be.

Contact Us Today

The time to act is now to begin working towards recovering the money you are rightfully owed following your motorcycle accident. There is no reason that you should be financially burdened because of the actions of another, and when you are working with Abercrombie, P.A., you can rest easy and focus on recovery knowing that you have an experienced and trustworthy team of professionals working to get you compensated for what you deserve.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your situation, the consequences of your accident, and get a professional opinion on the proper next steps to take.

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