Motorcycle Rollover Accidents

Motorcycle riders have the same rights that passenger car operators have, but drivers of larger vehicles often disregard this fact. Serious accidents, including motorcycle rollovers, may occur when drivers of trucks, cars, and SUVs do not properly share the road with riders. A motorcyclist who has been injured in a motorcycle rollover accident or another collision has a right to file suit against the driver who caused the crash, seeking compensation for the injuries that ensued. The Pembroke Pines motorcycle accident attorneys at Cohn & Smith can help if you or a family member has been involved in a rollover caused by a negligent driver.

A person, business, or governmental entity is said to be negligent when they fail to act in a reasonably prudent manner, thus causing harm to someone else. There are four elements to proving a negligence case: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Each of the elements must be present for the plaintiff to recover monetary damages. The standard of proof in a personal injury case is “a preponderance of the evidence,” which requires the plaintiff to show that the weight of the evidence is in their favor.

Rollover crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents for motorcyclists. The motorcycle may flip end over end or flip over sideways in a rollover, exposing a rider to potentially catastrophic injuries, such as brain trauma, paralysis, amputations, fractures, concussion, or even death. When a rollover accident happens because of another driver’s negligence, the injured rider may be able to recover compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among other forms of damages. In the event of a fatal motorcycle rollover, the victim’s family may seek compensation for their loved one’s wrongful death. Under Florida law, damages in these cases may include medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, loss of consortium, lost net earnings to the estate, and other losses caused by the death.

Claims for personal injuries or a wrongful death resulting from a motorcycle rollover accident must be asserted in a timely fashion, or otherwise the plaintiff’s case will be barred by the statute of limitations. In some cases, there may also be notice requirements or a statute of repose that further limit the plaintiff’s time window for seeking compensation. Therefore, while taking legal action may not be the first thing on your mind after a devastating crash, it is important to consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

Being involved in a motorcycle crash may cause permanent, debilitating injuries. If you have been hurt in a rollover, you should consider seeking compensation from any person or entity that may have caused it. The knowledgeable Pembroke Pines lawyers at Cohn & Smith can help you understand your legal options and assist you in filing a timely claim for damages. Contact us at (954) 431-8100 or online to schedule a free consultation with a motor vehicle collision lawyer. We represent victims in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Hollywood, Weston, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Aventura, Coral Springs, and areas throughout North Dade County.