Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents
Although our nation’s highway system has created mobility opportunities that are the envy of the world, it has resulted in an injury and mortality rate that is on the rise.
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Every day, millions of Americans leave their homes to travel by car or motorcycle to work, school, medical appointments, soccer practice, shopping malls and cultural activities. Although our nation’s highway system has created mobility opportunities that are the envy of the world, it has resulted in an injury and mortality rate that is on the rise.
Sharing the road with other drivers requires everyone to operate by the same set of rules. Those who fail to follow these rules, or simply choose to ignore them, put others at serious risk of injury or death.
Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to injuries during a crash, as they have no seatbelts or outside protection from other vehicles. Motorcycle accidents can have serious, often fatal, consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 100,000 motorcyclists were killed in accidents that occurred between 1966 and 2000.
Serious injuries received in automobile and motorcycle accidents - or the death of a loved one as the result of an accident - can be disabling and can have a devastating impact on both the victim and his or her family for years to come, often for a lifetime. In the state of Florida, the injured person, as well as that person's family, may be entitled to compensation, or "damages," for injuries incurred as the result of a catastrophic automobile or motorcycle accident.
Compensation may include medical expenses previously incurred as a result of the accident as well as anticipated future medical expenses. Damages are often awarded for physical pain and disability, mental suffering and the loss of enjoyment of life. Others include lost wages, grief, loss of love, or loss of companionship resulting from the death of a family member.
The law firm of Hensley Walker, P.A., has the experience and successful record of accomplishment to make sure you receive fair compensation for injuries suffered as the result of a catastrophic automobile or motorcycle accident. If you or someone you know has suffered debilitating injuries in an auto or motorcycle accident, contact us today to learn more about your rights and how we can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
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