Miami Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Strong protection for motorcyclists who suffer life-changing injuries in Miami, Florida
Motorcycles are a fun way to travel in and around Miami. They’re an inexpensive form of transportation, a way to feel the breeze in your hair on hot Miami days, and a nice way to bond with other enthusiasts. Motorcycles are also dangerous. Very dangerous. Accidents can cause fatal or life-changing injuries. Injured riders and passengers often require surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and most live with constant pain.
At Hickey Law Firm, our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers understand just how catastrophic most motorcycle injuries are. We’ve helped numerous personal injury clients obtain the strongest settlements and verdicts possible. Attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey is double board certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial and Admiralty and Maritime Law, distinctions held by few attorneys in Florida. He is also board certified in Civil Trial by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes John H. (Jack) Hickey in three areas: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs. He’s been fighting for personal injury victims in Miami for 40 years.
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- What causes Miami motorcycle accidents?
- What are the different types of motorcycle accidents in Miami?
- What injuries do motorcycle riders in Miami suffer?
- What damages can I claim after a motorcycle accident?
- What are Florida’s motorcycle laws?
- When should I file my motorcycle accident claim?
- Do you have a motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
What causes Miami motorcycle accidents?
The Insurance Information Institute states that 5,014 motorcycle riders were killed in 2019 – one-seventh of all traffic fatalities – even though there are many more cars and trucks on the roads. About 84,000 motorcycle riders were injured in 2019. Further, 30% of the motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2019 were riding without valid motorcycle licenses.
The majority of motorcycle accidents are preventable, and many happen because other motorists fail to respect the rights of the motorcyclist. At Hickey Law Firm, our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers hold car, truck, motorcycle, and other drivers accountable when they cause accidents due to:
- Distracted driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Tired drivers
- Failing to see the motorcycle rider
- Failing to respect the right of the motorcycle driver to be on the road
- Speeding and other traffic regulations
- Driving too fast for the weather or traffic
- Road hazards
All motorcycle riders could benefit from motorcycle rider education courses for the rider’s skill level.
Motorcycle Crashes Risks, Injuries, and Legal Advice
What are the different types of motorcycle accidents in Miami?
At Hickey Law Firm, we fight for motorcycle drivers and riders who are injured in any type of motorcycle crash, including:
- Head-on crashes
- T-bone accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- Single-vehicle motorcycle accidents
- Multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents
- Lane-splitting accidents
- Group-riding accidents
Our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers also work with motorcycle product experts to show a defective motorcycle part, such as defective clutches, brakes, or handlebars, caused your accident.
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What injuries do motorcycle riders in Miami suffer?
Hickey Law Firm works with your doctors and our network of doctors to verify your diagnosis, what treatments you need, the cost of the treatments, and all the ways your life has changed due to your injuries. We handle the most serious types of personal injuries, including:
- Head trauma including traumatic brain injuries – especially if the rider was not wearing a helmet
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Orthopedic injuries
- Burn injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Soft tissue, ligament, and muscle injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Damage to lungs, kidneys, and other internal organs
- Vision and hearing loss
We also handle one type of injury that is quite common for motorcycle accident victims – road rash. This dangerous injury occurs when the rider slides across the hard asphalt after an accident. Road rash injuries are dangerous because they may become infected and often cause scarring and disfigurement. Many victims require skin grafts and cosmetic surgery.
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What damages can I claim after a motorcycle accident?
We understand just how traumatic your injuries are. When careless drivers and others cause your injuries, you deserve compensation for every way your life is different than before the accident. Our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future damages including:
- Medical expenses for ER care, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative treatment with physical and other therapists, assistive devices, and medications.
- Lost income for as long as you can’t work including lost income for the rest of your life if you have a permanent disability.
- Pain and suffering for all your aches, pains, and emotional trauma.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- Loss of function and loss of life’s pleasure.
- Any property damage.
If a loved one died in a Miami motorcycle accident, we seek wrongful death damages for all your financial and personal losses.
What are Florida’s motorcycle laws?
There are many laws that govern motorcycle riding in Florida. Some of these laws include:
- Wearing helmets. Riders over 21 and who have enough insurance to pay $10,000 in medical benefits do not need insurance. All riders under 21 must wear a helmet.
- Eye-gear. All riders must wear protective eye gear.
- Riders cannot wear headsets while operating a motorcycle.
- There are specific statutory requirements for the need to have (and how to use) front and rear brakes, exhaust systems, handlebars, horns, mirrors, headlights, reflectors, turn signals, and other equipment.
- Lane-splitting. Lane splitting (passing in the same lane) is not legal in Florida. Riding no more than two abreast in a lane is generally legal.
There are also Florida laws regarding passengers, registration, and other matters.
When should I file my motorcycle accident claim?
Don’t delay. If you were in an accident or the motorcycle accident was fatal, contact our trial lawyers immediately. You generally have four years to file your claim – but prompt action increases the odds of the success of your claim.
Do you have a motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
Hickey Law Firm meets with motorcycle accident victims at our Miami office located at 12150 SW 128th Ct, Suite 225. We meet with clients who are ill or immobile at their homes or other convenient locations when necessary.
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Talk with Hickey Law Firm in Miami today
At Hickey Law Firm, our Miami motorcycle accident lawyers work with your doctors and our own network of doctors to fully understand your injuries and how they’ve altered your life. We are quality over quantity. We don’t have hundreds of lawyers, we have a few. We don’t have thousands of clients, we have a good number. We don’t advertise on TV. We get interviewed on TV ... and in magazines, on RADIO, IN newspapers, and by online media. And we are not for everybody. We are for you, the honest person who was seriously injured.
Speak with our respected Miami motorcycle accident lawyers now. We only receive compensation if there is a settlement or verdict in your favor. To schedule your Free consultation, call 305.371.8000 or complete our contact form. We represent personal injury victims throughout Florida and across the United States.
Motorcycle Accident Blog Posts
Harley-Davidson Recall Sparks Concerns: Find Out If Your Motorcycle is Safe
Harley-Davidson has issued a recall for over 41,600 motorcycles. The reported problems can potentially cause a short circuit that can lead to the loss of propulsion and power. According to the notice, this issue can increase the risk of a crash. Harley owners need to check to find out if their motorcycle is included in…
NEWS: Motorcyclist Awarded $44M in Texting Driver Crash Lawsuit
Law 360 reports a motorcyclist in South Carolina won a $44 million verdict against Amazon in a lawsuit alleging a company delivery driver caused an accident due to texting while driving. Shannon Shaw was hit while driving his motorcycle in Dorchester County, South Carolina by a delivery van operated by an employee of MJV Logistics,…
Miami Motorcycle Accidents and Brain Injuries
We know motorcycles and motorcycle crashes. People in cars and trucks do not look out for motorcycles. They should. The drivers of cars and trucks almost always are the primary cause if not the sole cause of crashes between a motorcycle and a car or truck. These drivers do not pay attention. Whether you ride…
Do I Need a Miami Injury Lawyer if I Don’t Want to Go to Trial?
When you are catastrophically injured, you need an experienced attorney on your side who has a will to win. Why? Because the insurance companies and cruise lines do. And because you don’t want to go it alone. This is your one shot to recover. Hickey Law Firm in just a few short years has recovered…
News: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with car in Lauderdale Lakes
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – A motorcyclist was hospitalized following an accident in Lauderdale Lakes on Thursday. According to WPLG, the motorcycle collided with a car in the area of State Road 7 and NW 44th Street. The 45-year-old man riding the motorcycle suffered injuries that were reported to be life-threatening. The driver of the car…
News: Motorcyclist struck by hit-and-run driver in Miami Springs
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL – Police say a man on a motorcycle was injured when he was struck by a vehicle in Miami Springs Tuesday night. According to WPLG, the motorcyclist was riding on South Royal Poinciana Boulevard when he was hit near Sheridan Drive at about 9:40 p.m. The man was critically injured and was…
News: Woman sentenced for accident that killed motorcyclist in Palm Beach County
GREENACRES, FL – A woman was sentenced to prison for a crash that killed a motorcycle rider in Greenacres. WPEC reports 35-year-old Samantha Demaio was sentenced in Palm Beach Circuit Court to 10 years in prison for the February 2021 incident that caused the death of 54-year-old Andrew Bonhoure of Riviera Beach. Authorities said Demaio…
News: Motorcyclist dies from injuries suffered in West Park collision
WEST PARK, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said a motorcyclist died from injuries suffered in a collision six years ago in West Park. According to a BSO news release, the victim was 42-year-old Sherman Hall Copeland. The accident took place on June 25, 2016 on Southwest 19th Street. Copeland was driving a Honda CBR…
News: Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with large truck in Davie
DAVIE, FL – A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital after a collision involving a large truck in the Davie area on Sunday. According to NBC Miami, the crash took place in the 19600 block of Griffin Road, near the I-75 entrance ramp. The cause of the crash is unclear at this time. However, the…
News: Man found dead after motorcycle plunges into canal in Weston
WESTON, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said its traffic homicide unit detectives are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Weston. Deputies along with divers and rescue teams responded to the scene Sunday morning at a canal on Bonaventure Boulevard at about 7:38 a.m. They pulled a man’s body from the water and pronounced…
News: Miami man killed when motorcycle collides with car on I-95 south
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – A man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a sedan in Broward County Thursday morning. According to NBC Miami, the incident occurred on Interstate 95 south at Pembroke Road at about 2 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 40-year-old motorcyclist hit the car from behind while both were in…
News: Teen motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Deerfield Beach
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – A teenage motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with a car in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Sunday at Northeast 3rd Avenue and Northeast 42nd Street shortly after 8 p.m. Investigators said the driver of a Toyota Camry was slowing down to make…
Weston Man Found Dead in Local Lake
Authorities in Weston Florida are investigating after a man was found dead in a local lake. Local 10.com reports that the 46-year-old victim, identified as Jermaine Jones, left his home on Friday on a three-wheel motorcycle. At approximately 7:39 a.m. someone phoned 911 and reported that they saw a body in the lake. Broward Sheriff’s Office…
News: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into guardrail on Florida Turnpike
MIAMI, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcycle rider died in an accident on the Florida Turnpike Sunday, according to NBC Miami. Investigators said the motorcyclist lost control of the bike while heading north on the turnpike near Southwest 8th Street in Miami-Dade County. The motorcycle crashed into a guardrail, and the rider…
News: Car and motorcycle involved in fatal collision on I-95 south in Fort Lauderdale
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Authorities said a collision in Fort Lauderdale early Saturday morning claimed the life of a teenage motorcyclist. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the 18-year-old victim was riding a Yamaha motorcycle south on Interstate 95 near Sheridan Street at about 5:15 a.m. when he slammed into the back of a Chevy…