West Palm Beach Motorcycle Accident Law Firm

Motorcycle accidents are far more serious than car accidents, causing injury and death at a much higher rate per crash. If involved in an accident while riding a motorcycle, you are 3 times more likely to be injured and 14 times more likely to be killed. The enactment of helmet laws in many states is helping to reduce these numbers, but a greater risk of death or injury remains.

It is always wise to take precautions when riding a motorcycle, including:

• Wear a helmet; require any passengers to follow suit.
• Obey all traffic laws: speeding, passing, and following too closely, especially.
• Always keep in mind that as a motorcyclist, you are not as large or as visible as an automobile.

Increase your visibility by riding with the headlight on at all times and wearing reflective clothing after dark.

• Insist that any passenger(s) obey your direction and be sure that you can control the motorcycle while carrying a passenger.
• Watch for bumps, potholes, loose gravel and other road hazards, as these have a much greater effect on a two-wheel vehicle, so watch for bumps, cracks in the road, loose gravel or any other condition that might cause you to lose control.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo at (561-659-6366) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.