Motorcycle Accidents

In need of a Florida motorcycle accident attorney? Then you need an attorney that has extensive experience in this area. Florida accident attorney Wes Pittman and The Pittman Firm, P.A., have been helping people injured in motorcycle accidents for more than 30 years in Panama City, the panhandle of Florida and the surrounding states.

Motorcycle accidents in Florida, like everywhere, have increased. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders pay a heavy price for the inattention of other motorists. They typically suffer more profound injuries than do those in cars and trucks. Motorcycle passenger injuries have increased at an alarming rate of nearly 15% yearly.

Florida's Helmet Law (316.211(3)(b)) was modified in 2000. To legally ride without a helmet in Florida, one must be 21 years of age or older and must carry an insurance policy providing at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage. That coverage is inadequate for even one day of care in an intensive care unit or for one surgery, so the only way for the injured cyclist to cover the costs of medical expenses and lost wages is to make a successful claim against the at-fault driver or that driver's insurance company.

The help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney is essential to overcome insurance company and juror bias against motorcyclists under these circumstances. If you're looking for a Florida motorcycle accident attorney, Wes Pittman and The Pittman Firm, P.A., have successfully represented hundreds of injured cyclists through thorough investigation and case preparation; including the use of the country's foremost biking experts to reconstruct collisions and provide compelling testimony in court to support injury victims. These experts are also well versed in analyzing motorcycle product liability, such as mechanical failures that result in loss of control collisions with obstacles or other vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, we recommend that you immediately call a Florida accident attorney who is experienced in motorcycle accident liability.

Success in these cases often depends on a thorough, early investigation, during which crucial evidence is secured. Delay works in favor of insurance companies and against the interests of injury victims. Contact us today by e-mail or telephone for a free initial consultation.