Motorcycle Accidents Common Questions:
I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
KPH: Florida law does not require motorcyclists to wear helmets, provided they carry at least a minimum amount of insurance. However, if it is shown that your failure to wear a helmet contributed to your injuries, this may limit the amount of your financial recovery.
How can I protect myself financially in a motorcycle accident?
KPH: Making sure that you have adequate insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage is your best protection. This coverage pays for medical expenses and property damage (motorcycle and accessories) if the driver who is at fault has little or no insurance.
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?
KPH: According to the Hurt Report, 75% of motorcycle accidents are collisions with another vehicle. In two-thirds of these accidents the other vehicle violated the motorcyclist’s right of way! Many of these accidents occurred at intersections and involved vehicles turning into an oncoming motorcycle. When riding a motorcycle, the driver must always be overly cautious. You are more difficult to see that a car or truck, so the best way to avoid an accident is to drive extremely defensively.