Seffner Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Injuries In Seffner
Owning and riding a motorcycle in Seffner may be a more convenient and affordable option than car transportation, making it an attractive choice for many. But riding a motorcycle is risky business, even for those motorcyclists who are especially careful and safe. A motorcycle accident can change your life. Before you even fully understand what’s happening, you may be dealing with catastrophic injuries.
Common injuries in a motorcycle crash include injuries to extremities, including bone fractures and limb crush injuries; soft tissues injuries, such as sprains and strains; internal injuries; injuries to the skin, such as road rash, puncture injuries, and laceration injuries; head and scalp injuries, including traumatic brain injuries; and back and neck injuries, including spinal cord injuries.
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in our state, our experienced Seffner motorcycle injury lawyers want to work with you. Please call the Kemp Law Law Group directly today to learn more about how we can help.
Costs Associated With A Serious Motorcycle Accident
Not only will a motorcyclist likely suffer severe physical injuries, but they will probably incur financial losses and psychological harm as well. A motorcyclist may expect to deal with:
- High medical bills and ongoing medical treatment costs, including costs of rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost wages and, sometimes, the permanent loss of earning capacity and benefits
- A diminished quality of life as a result of injuries that leave them unable to do basic tasks or the things they once loved
- Physical pain and suffering, as well as emotional distress and anguish
Who Pays For A Motorcycle Accident In Seffner?
If you have been in a motorcycle accident and have suffered damages, knowing who’s to blame for the accident will be key in recovering a settlement. In Florida, the party who causes an accident is responsible for paying for it. This means that there will need to be an investigation into your crash to determine what happened and who is liable, or legally responsible. Common actions that lead to motorcycle accidents include drivers failing to:
- Maintain a safe speed
- Look before changing lanes
- Double-check blind spots
- Drive while sober, alert, and free of distractions
- Follow posted traffic safety laws
- Generally exercise safe and responsible driving habits
Amount Of Time To File A Claim
It is always important to provide your insurance company with notice of an accident as soon as possible after it happens, usually within the first 24-48 hours. If you wait too long to tell the insurance company about the accident, they may have legitimate cause to deny your claim. However, you will have four years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit for damages. Usually, claims go through a negotiation or mediation process outside of court before a lawsuit is filed and litigation is pursued.
Contact a Seffner Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Call us at (727) 788-6792 or submit a contact form for a free consultation.
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Why Should I Hire Kemp Law?
It is very easy to describe what Kemp Law Law Group does. Our mission statement says it all. We strive to “relentlessly pursue protecting our clients and improving our community through respect, communication and service.” Put more simply, we help people.
Everything we do is with that singular purpose in mind. If a client has been injured by someone else, we will do everything we can to make sure they get the best possible medical care at little or no expense to them. If a client is going through a divorce, we will vigorously work to help them get everything they need to put the pieces of their life back together and to make sure their rights are protected.
Our firm is unique; we are committed to our community and our clients with a level of legal expertise that is among the highest in the area. In fact, we were featured in Positively Tampa for our efforts.
Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national group that provides a network for information exchange, local assistance and case referrals to top trial lawyers in America who have won large, complex cases. Fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide earn this high distinction. We always provide legal representation in your best interests, maintaining open communication lines, and keeping you updated about your case every step of the way.
Regardless of where you live in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando Counties, we look forward to helping you make the best of your situation. Many of our attorneys have been acclaimed as among the 1% of all attorneys in the country, and they’re right here in our area, ready to help you.
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accidents in Seffner, FL
- What If I Can’t Afford An Attorney? You can typically still obtain legal help as a Contingent Fee model will mostly be used in a Personal Injury case.
- How Does A Contingent Fee Work? This is a performance based fee that depends on the outcome of the case. Upon a successful result, a percentage of the monetary compensation is paid to the attorney.
- Is The Contingent Fee Model Fair? Yes, it is because it allows equal opportunity, despite economic status, to have a fair chance within the legal system.
Living in Seffner
Serving as a suburban hub for Tampa commuters, Seffner sits just miles outside. It developed because it was located along a main railroad route and served as a place of shipping and commerce.
Today some of the allure of Seffner is its small town feel, gigantic oak trees, and luscious strawberry fields. It also is home to the internationally known Life Fellowship Bird Sanctuary.
Seffner Local Services & Emergency Contact Information
In an emergency, always call 911.
After a motor vehicle crash:
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Non Emergency (727) 788-6792
- Seffner Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Fire Department
- Seffner Fire Emergency – Dial 911
- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue – (727) 788-6792
- Hillsborough County Fire Marshal’s Office – (727) 788-6792
Police/Sheriff Departments
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Non Emergency (727) 788-6792
- Seffner Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Hospitals
- Brandon Regional Hospital – (727) 788-6792
- TGH Brandon Healthplex – (727) 788-6792
FAQs
you deserve answers
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
