Tampa Motorcycle Accident Attorney
The Distasio Law Firm is a Tampa based motorcycle accident law firm that is dedicated to helping our clients achieve the results they desire. Our Tampa motorcycle accident law firm is accessible, communicative, and most importantly, extremely experienced in Florida personal injury and motorcycle accident law. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable legal team today!
Motorcycle Accident Overview
Motorcycle accidents are extremely dangerous in nature. This is largely due to the fact that unlike other vehicle drivers, motorcyclists do not have external protection around them. If a motorcyclist is involved in a collision with a car, his/her body will sustain the bulk of the impact, along with his/her motorcycle. When a person on a motorcycle is directly hit by an oncoming vehicle, he/she has a great chance of sustaining irreversible, deadly physical injuries. Motorcyclists are very lucky if they survive accidents. This is especially true in cases where the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet.
After a person has been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is always advisable that they seek medical treatment immediately. Even if the motorcyclist believes they have no injuries, internal injuries or bleeding may exist, and can only be found by visiting a physician or hospital. If the person has suffered serious injuries, it is in his/her best interest to meet with a skilled motorcycle accident attorney who can help him/her understand his/her legal options.
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Motorcycle Accidents & Personal Injury Law
In the state of Florida, a person must have sustained serious physical injuries, received medical treatment, and have incurred substantial medical expenses before he/she can file a personal injury lawsuit. Additionally, a person must be able to prove that his/her injuries resulted from third party negligence. According to the law, negligence is a person’s failure to act the way a normal person would act in any given situation. Negligence is also the failure to exercise the amount of caution any other person would exercise in a similar situation.
If a person is able to prove that he/she was injured while involved in a motorcycle accident, and that the accident and injuries resulted from another person’s negligence, he/she may be able to collect monetary damages for his/her: medical expenses, injuries, property damage, lost earning potential, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
For more information about motorcycle accident injuries and your rights, contact the Distasio Law Firm today!
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