Melbourne & Brevard County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Melbourne or Palm Bay?

At High Stack Gordon Kirby, we are big advocates for client rights and we will defend your rights and best interests so that you can recover the full amount of compensation you deserve. Our motorcycle accident attorneys know how to deal with the insurance companies and we will do everything in our power to maximize the value of your motorcycle accident claim.

We have already recovered $100 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients and we pride ourselves on producing results and turning your objectives into a reality. At our Melbourne firm you will receive personalized representation and get the individual time and attention you need to achieve your recovery goals.

Act Quickly After a Motorcycle Accident

Wherever your motorcycle accident occurred, if another party is at fault you have a right to file a personal injury claim to recover a settlement for your economic losses and pain and suffering.

You don’t have to suffer the consequences of someone else’s carelessness, let us fight this battle so you can have relief in this time of physical and financial hardship. The Melbourne motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm can negotiate with the insurance companies so you can focus on the healing process.

Lost a Loved One in a Motorcycle Accident?

Do not hesitate to contact us at High Stack Gordon Kirby when you have been hurt or if you have lost a loved one to a fatal motorcycle crash. Our Brevard County motorcycle accident attorneys understand what a difficult experience this may be for you and your family, and will work diligently to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve through a wrongful death claim.

Reckless and distracted drivers are at fault in a large percentage of motorcycle accidents, such as through failure to yield the right of way in an intersection, striking the motorcyclist while changing lanes, or causing a rear-end collision by erratically hitting the brakes. We can help you seek justice and fair compensation for a motorcycle crash caused by such negligence.

Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident

The injuries suffered by motorcycle riders can be severe and life changing, as the rider's body is typically subjected to violent forces when struck by the other vehicle or thrown from the bike.

Common injuries include:

• Road rash
• Broken arms / legs
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia

Whether you have suffered catastrophic injuries or if you want to sue for the wrongful death of a family member, bring the case to us so that we can begin gathering the necessary evidence to help you recover fair financial compensation.

Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Florida?

The motorcycle helmet laws in Florida can be confusing. If you are under the age of 21, you have to wear a USDOT compliant helmet while riding a motorcycle as either the driver or passenger. However, if you are 21 or older, you also have to wear a helmet unless you have at least $10,000 in medical insurance benefits for motorcycle related injuries. If you are legally required to be wearing a helmet while riding and are caught, you will likely receive a fine.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2006 alone, the number of motorcyclist deaths was almost 30 times more than the number of drivers in other vehicles? Motorcycle deaths account for around 5% of all highway fatalities and one of the prominent reasons behind this is that motorcycles by nature don't have nearly enough protection in the event of a crash.

There is not much standing between you and the asphalt, in fact it is estimated that 80% of all motorcycle accidents will result in injury or even death whereas it is only 20% for automobiles. Many drivers forget to consider the cyclists on the road and make risky and dangerous maneuvers that put them in danger. If a motorcycle is closely cut off or hit by a negligent driver switching lanes, injury is almost inevitable.

According to a report issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 2,357 people killed in motorcycle accidents in Florida, with 84 in Brevard County alone in the five year period from 2005-2009. Whereas motorcyclists account for only 4.2% of all motor vehicle accident injuries in our state, they account for 15.7% of all fatalities-nearly four times as many. Two-fifths of all fatal motorcycle accidents occur on two-lane highways, while another 31% take place on four-lane roads.