New Port Richey Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Fighting for Injured Riders Across Pasco County
Motorcycle crashes tend to produce high stakes claims for a simple reason: riders are exposed, injuries are often serious, and insurers fight hard to reduce payouts. Even when fault seems clear, adjusters and defense counsel frequently look for ways to shift blame to the rider, minimize injuries, or argue that the crash “couldn’t have caused” the outcome.
Kemp Law represents injured motorcyclists and families across New Port Richey and Pasco County. With 20,000+ cases handled and millions recovered, we know how to build motorcycle cases with the evidence, experts, and litigation posture needed to pursue full value.
Representative results include:
- $2,300,040 — Motorcycle Accident: Right-of-way violation; multiple surgeries; maximum policy limits recovered.
- $1,150,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Rear-ended at a stoplight and spun into oncoming traffic in an eight-vehicle crash; litigated and resolved.
- $1,100,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Rear-end collision resulting in significant injuries and lasting impairment.
- Millions recovered in additional serious injury and wrongful death matters across Florida and Georgia.
Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online for a FREE consultation. We’re available 24/7.
Why Choose Kemp Law?
Kemp Law is known for serious representation in serious cases. We don’t run claims through a script. We develop them to withstand the pushback that comes with meaningful money exposure.
What sets our team apart:
- Strategic insurer insight from former defense experience
- Partner-level involvement from case evaluation through resolution
- Trial-ready preparation designed to deter low offers
- Resources for complex disputes, including expert support and appellate capability
- Contingency representation with no fees unless we win
Why Motorcycle Claims Are Treated Differently
Motorcycle crashes are evaluated differently than typical car wrecks, both medically and legally. They often involve:
- Aggressive fault arguments aimed at shifting responsibility onto the rider
- Disputes over visibility and right-of-way (“I didn’t see the motorcycle”)
- Severity arguments—insurers questioning causation, treatment, or long-term impact
- Coverage disputes where policy limits are too low to match the harm caused
Our New Port Richey motorcycle accident attorneys know cases must be built to answer those issues with evidence.
The Legal Foundation: Negligence
Most motorcycle accident cases are negligence cases. Proving negligence generally requires:
- Duty of Care: Drivers must operate responsibly and follow traffic laws.
- Breach: A driver fails to act reasonably (inattention, unsafe maneuvers, violations).
- Causation: The breach causes the crash and resulting harm.
- Damages: The crash causes measurable loss—medical costs, wage loss, limitations, and non-economic harm where available.
In serious cases, insurers often dispute fault, medical causation, and damages simultaneously. A trial-ready case is built to withstand that pushback.
Liability: Identifying All Responsible Parties
Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
- Negligent drivers who violate right-of-way, make unsafe turns, or drive distracted
- Employers if the at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash
- Vehicle owners when ownership and driving responsibility differ
- Bars/restaurants in limited circumstances involving unlawful service of alcohol
- Manufacturers in rare cases involving defective components that cause or worsen harm
- Contractors or roadway actors when dangerous work zones or negligent maintenance contribute
The correct defendants and insurance policies often determine whether a case can reach full value.
Common Defenses in Motorcycle Cases
Insurers frequently lean on predictable defenses, including:
- Comparative fault allegations: Excessive speed, lane position, or “unsafe” riding.
- Visibility arguments: Claiming the driver “couldn’t see” the rider.
- Causation disputes: Suggesting injuries were pre-existing or unrelated.
- Gear/helmet framing: Attempting to reduce damages by arguing injuries would have been different.
These defenses are addressed through disciplined evidence development—crash dynamics, scene facts, digital data, witness statements, and medical documentation that connects injuries to the collision.
Where Compensation Can Come From
Motorcycle cases often require identifying more than one recovery source, such as:
- The at-fault driver’s liability policy
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage under available policies
- Commercial policies if the at-fault driver was working (delivery/service drivers)
- Additional policies when multiple vehicles or multiple defendants are involved
Coverage can become the practical limiter in severe cases, so early coverage identification is critical.
What Compensation May Include
Every case is unique, but a motorcycle claim may seek compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Costs tied to disability or long-term limitations
- Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life (when legally available)
- Out-of-pocket costs tied to recovery
- Wrongful death damages when a motorcycle crash is fatal
Serious claims often require more than adding up immediate bills. They require proving future needs and long-term impact in a defensible way.
How the Legal Process Typically Works
A serious motorcycle case generally follows a disciplined progression:
- Case evaluation and coverage analysis
- Investigation and evidence development
- Damages documentation capturing current loss and future impact
- Demand and negotiation supported by a defensible claim file
- Litigation when necessary when the defense refuses a fair result
Complex claims often require thorough investigation and complete damages documentation. We develop the case to support a fair resolution and, when needed, present it effectively in court.
Deadlines for Filing
Florida has strict legal deadlines for negligence-based injury claims. In many cases, the limitations period is shorter than people expect, and missing a deadline can bar recovery entirely. A consultation can confirm the deadline that applies to your facts and whether any exceptions may matter.
Call for a FREE Consultation: (727) 788-6792
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in New Port Richey or anywhere in Pasco County, Kemp Law is ready to evaluate your case and explain your options with straight answers and trial-ready representation.
Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to schedule your FREE consultation.
