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If you travel from out of state to Florida’s Gulf beaches on a motorcycle, you have picked the most visited destination in the country. Unfortunately, the number of motorcyclist accidents and fatalities in the state also ranks among the highest in the country. As a motorcyclist in Florida, if a negligent motorist injures you, you may wonder if the legal system operates differently from that in your home state.
Motorcyclists are almost always injured in accidents, often catastrophically. After a crash, call 911 if you are able, or ask a bystander to contact emergency services, including a medical team and the police. Once paramedics stabilize and transport you, an empathetic and skilled attorney from Herman & Wells could organize and explain your injury claim during a complimentary consultation about Clearwater out-of-state motorcycle accidents.
If your motorcycle crash occurs in Clearwater or otherwise outside of your home state, you must work with an attorney admitted to the bar association of the state where the accident occurred. Our lawyers at Herman & Wells could negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and litigate injury claims in court when needed.
Our firm has extensive trial experience, and we value our relationships with clients in or out of state. Our team ensures that you get the best outcome in your situation. We keep you apprised of our strategy and answer all your questions by maintaining open communication with you throughout the process.
If you are a motorcyclist visiting Florida, you must follow its laws, such as Florida Statutes § 316.211, which requires all motorcyclists to wear eye protection (unless the vehicle is equipped with a windshield) and requires riders under 21 to wear helmets. If you choose not to wear a helmet, you must carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury insurance. Riders who wear helmets must choose a certified one that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218.
You must also follow all traffic regulations and applicable state statutes for vehicles. After an out-of-state motorcycle wreck, a Clearwater attorney’s help is crucial to securing the compensation you need for medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. Our legal team at Herman & Wells could help determine the full value of your claim and pursue compensation from all responsible parties.
While motorcycle helmets save lives and reduce the severity of injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, catastrophic and fatal injuries still occur. In a collision with a motor vehicle, motorcyclists can sustain:
Our attorneys make decisions based on in-depth strategizing determined by the elements of your ordeal. We could focus on the motorists’ negligence to prove that they acted irresponsibly and caused the accident that injured you. Our experienced team understands the consequences of out-of-state motorcycle collisions and combines empathetic advocacy with knowledge to advance your Clearwater case.
Our attorneys hope your visit to the Gulf Coast is filled with adventure and sunshine. However, if a motorist upends your visit by causing an accident that injures you, we could handle what comes next.
At Herman & Wells, our attorneys could negotiate insurance settlements or handle state civil court proceedings after Clearwater out-of-state motorcycle accidents. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we could apply our extensive trial experience to your case.
