Melbourne Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Being involved in a serious motorcycle accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. The injuries are often severe, the medical bills staggering, and the emotional trauma lasting. When someone else’s negligence caused this devastating situation, you deserve justice and fair compensation,

The Melbourne motorcycle accident lawyers at The Schiller Kessler Group can help. Our legal team has an unwavering commitment to motorcycle riders who have suffered due to another’s reckless actions. We’ve been helping them secure fair compensation for over 3 decades.

Don’t attempt to take on the insurance companies alone after a motorcycle wreck disrupts your life. Let The Melbourne personal injury lawyers of the Schiller Kessler Group protect your rights and future every step of the way.

What Can a Melbourne Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Do to Maximize My Compensation?

After a serious motorcycle wreck, you need an experienced legal advocate working to recover the maximum compensation possible on your behalf. At The Schiller Kessler Group, our attorneys leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the full financial recovery you deserve.

Gathering Evidence

First, we conduct a thorough investigation to determine liability and gather evidence supporting your claim. This includes:

• Analyzing police reports, medical records, vehicle damage, and more
• Interviewing eyewitnesses and accident reconstruction experts
• Subpoenaing surveillance footage, driving records, phone logs, etc.
• Identifying all potentially responsible parties beyond just the negligent driver

We Account for Both Economic and Non-Economic Damages

While many lawyers may only focus on out-of-pocket economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, Our Melbourne motorcycle accident attorneys look at the whole picture. Our pursuit of compensation also factors in:

• Future anticipated medical costs and life-care expenses
• Loss of future earning potential due to injuries
• Physical pain and emotional suffering endured
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of consortium or quality of life

By covering all your damages, both economic and non-economic, we ensure you aren’t stuck with insufficient compensation that leaves you struggling later on.

How Can You Help Me With My Case?

Our Melbourne motorcycle accident lawyers help in several key ways:

• Handling all communications and negotiations with insurers – We deal with the insurance providers so you don’t have to, protecting you from costly mistakes or bad faith tactics aimed at devaluing your personal injury claim.

• Building a claim backed by evidence – With our thorough investigation and understanding of motorcycle cases, we build a rock-solid claim that cannot be easily disputed.
• Advising you on statutes, processes, settlement offers – We guide you through the complex legal process and procedures, explaining your options and rights at each turn.
• Preparing for trial if negotiations stall  – While most cases settle, we are always prepared to take your case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached.

From the initial investigation until the resolution of your case, our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers in Central Florida provide you with the representation and compassionate support you need during this difficult time.

What Damages Can I Recover?

The types of damages we pursue for injured motorcycle riders include:

• Medical costs (ambulances, surgeries, hospitalization, medications, etc.)
• Estimated costs of future rehabilitative care or medical treatment
• Lost wages from time off work while recovering
• Loss of future earning capacity if injuries prevent returning to work
• Pain and suffering (both physical and emotional)
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Diminished quality of life
• Property damage to your motorcycle and riding gear
• In cases of egregious negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded

Our lawyers carefully document and calculate the full scope of losses you’ve incurred. We fight aggressively against any attempts by insurers to diminish the value of your claim.

Doesn’t Personal Injury Protection Cover My Accident Bills?

PIP coverage is required for any driver of a vehicle with four or more wheels, but insurance isn’t required at all for motorcyclists in Florida. Furthermore, your automobile PIP coverage does not cover motorcycle accidents.

However, riders can get MedPay coverage to cover some of the costs of a motorcycle accident upfront. Without it, you may need to lean on your health insurance to pay for necessary medical care until your case is resolved or pay out of pocket.

We encourage all riders in Florida to get MedPay coverage just in case they get in an accident. It gives riders a buffer on their finances while their case gets processed. It also gives them a shield against liability. If the rider ends up at fault and they don’t have insurance, they’ll have to pay for the driver’s damages out of their own assets.

What Are Some Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accident Claims?

Some common injuries seen in motorcycle accident claims include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – Motorcycle riders have little head protection, making TBIs like concussions, skull fractures, and brain hemorrhages very common, even in low-speed crashes.
• Spinal cord injuries/paralysis – The violent forces involved can cause severe spinal cord trauma, potentially leading to partial or complete paralysis.
• Road rash – Sliding across pavement can cause severe skin abrasions and permanent scarring, sometimes even requiring skin grafts.
• Fractures and broken bones – Without a protective vehicle frame, motorcycle riders often suffer multiple broken bones in collisions, like fractures in the arms, legs, ribs, etc.
• Amputations – The impact can easily crush or sever limbs, sometimes necessitating amputation.
• Internal injuries – Impacts can cause internal bleeding, organ damage, and other internal injuries.

Many motorcycle crash victims require extensive hospitalization, surgeries, and rehabilitation for these traumatic injuries. This is why financial compensation is so crucial to cover current and future medical needs.

We Understand the Impact of Motorcycle Accident Injuries

It’s extremely important for a personal injury lawyer handling motorcycle accident claims to be intimately familiar with the impacts and long-term effects of the kinds of severe injuries riders often sustain. Our experienced attorneys have an in-depth understanding of motorcycle accident injuries. 

There are a few key reasons for this:

Proving Damages and Calculating Fair Compensation

A full understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of devastating injuries like brain trauma, paralysis, loss of limb, etc., is critical for proving the true extent of damages. 

This allows the lawyer to account for current and future medical costs, lost earnings, home accommodations needed, permanent disability, pain/suffering, and diminished quality of life when calculating what fair compensation looks like.

Dealing With Disputes Over Injury Severity

Insurance companies frequently try to downplay or dispute the severity of a victim’s injuries to minimize payouts. An attorney with in-depth knowledge can effectively counter these tactics and make insurers take the long-term prognosis seriously.

Ensuring Client Needs Are Fully Addressed

Understanding the daily challenges and care needs created by catastrophic motorcycle injuries allows the lawyer to ensure the client’s short and long-term needs are accounted for in a settlement or award. This may include home nursing care, medical equipment, therapy, future treatment costs, and more.

Relating Injuries In Court

If a case goes to trial, the ability to vividly illustrate to a jury how debilitating these injuries are and how they impact the accident victim’s life is powerful for maximizing damages awarded.

Get Legal Help With No Out of Pocket Cost

Our lawyers only get paid if you win your claim and not before. That’s our guarantee to you. This system is called a contingency fee. It offers clients several advantages:

• You can get legal representation regardless of your financial situation
• We only get paid through what you get in your settlement or award
• It incentivizes us to get you the most possible from your claim. The more you win, the more we get paid.

If we are successful, our personal injury attorneys receive a percentage of the final amount as our fee. There is no added stress of monthly payments to get the legal advice you need and deserve.

Contact a Melbourne Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Today for a Free Case Evaluation

After a devastating motorcycle crash, you need a powerful legal team to protect your rights and interests. The Melbourne motorcycle accident attorneys at The Schiller Kessler Group have decades of experience helping injury victims in Brevard County and beyond.

Our lawyers are available to discuss the specifics of your accident, injuries, and legal options in a free, no-obligation consultation. There is no upfront cost to you, and we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for your damages.

Don’t try to tackle the complex legal process alone against deep-pocketed insurance companies motivated to minimize your payout. Contact The Schiller Kessler Group today to schedule your free initial consultation. You’ve been through enough – let us handle the legal battle so you can focus on healing.