There were 9,511 motorcycle crashes in Florida in 2023. These accidents resulted in 8,181 injuries and, tragically, 602 deaths. Inattentive or distracted drivers often contribute to this type of accident.
Distracted driving continues to increase. Researchers estimate the percentage of motorists using hand-held devices while behind the wheel increased by 127 percent from over the last 10 years.
If a distracted or impaired motorists caused your motorcycle accident, you know you deserve compensation. Unfortunately, too many people decide to act as their own legal representatives – usually with disastrous results.
When motorcycle accident victims attempt to handle their claims alone, they often find themselves navigating a complex process that presents various roadblocks to obtaining fair compensation. The following is a look at just a few of those obstacles.