Florida's warm weather makes it a top state for motorcycling — and for motorcycle crashes. Riders are far more exposed than drivers, so even a low-speed collision can cause life-altering injuries. Injury Claim Team connects injured riders with attorneys who understand the bias riders face and how to fight it.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accident Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Drivers failing to see motorcycles
- Left-turn collisions at intersections
- Unsafe lane changes by cars
- Speeding and tailgating
- Road hazards and debris
- Impaired driving
Common Injuries
Motorcycle Accident cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Road rash and severe abrasions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal injuries
- Amputations
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
Florida does not require most adult motorcyclists to carry PIP coverage, which changes how medical bills are handled compared with car crashes. Florida's helmet law allows riders 21 and over with adequate insurance to ride without a helmet, but not wearing one can be raised by insurers to reduce a claim. An attorney can counter unfair bias against riders.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle motorcycle accident cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Motorcycle Accident FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.