After a motorcycle crash, everything happens quickly: evidence degrades, legal deadlines approach, and medical conditions develop. It is important to act fast to protect your rights. If you or a member of your family was injured, we urge you to seek the assistance of a motorcycle accident lawyer.

Boone & Davis, Attorneys at Law, is a Fort Lauderdale law firm with extensive personal injury experience. We will provide some basic information on this page, but please call us at 954-566-9919 for advice about any specific issue you might have.

Florida has no-fault laws for auto accidents, including accidents with motorcycles. This is an uncommon system — most states have an at-fault system.

Specifically, motor vehicle owners living here must carry a type of insurance called personal injury protection. Here are some important facts about this PIP insurance:

• It is intended to cover your own injuries and medical bills, regardless of who caused the crash.
• PIP could also partially cover missed work and mileage to the doctor, along with a limited death benefit.
• The minimum coverage level is $10,000 for emergency medical treatment, $2,500 for non-emergency.
• You do not have to file a lawsuit against someone to receive this benefit, but you should still consult with a lawyer.
• You must seek medical treatment within 14 days of the accident to qualify for PIP.

Unfortunately, motorcycle injuries are often so severe that the cost of treatment rapidly exceeds this $10,000 limit. Many motorcyclists do not have PIP coverage. With this in mind, many injured people pursue personal injury lawsuits to secure compensation from negligent parties.

PIP is not always enough to cover the cost of injuries. Furthermore, you might not carry PIP if you are visiting from another state. Please contact one of our attorneys, and we can go over the details of your specific case.

Motorcycle operators are at risk of many types of injuries. However, two categories stand out:

• Severe injuries: Severe injuries and death can almost instantly exceed PIP limits, often leaving injured people and their families facing low-ball offers and legal battles with powerful insurance companies. Boone & Davis fights to protect your rights and financial interests in these cases.
• Delayed-onset injuries: Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, could take time to demonstrate symptoms. We would urge anyone who has been in a motorcycle crash to seek immediate medical attention from a provider with motorcycle-accident experience — even if there is no obvious change in physical or mental condition.

The type of injury you have could matter for insurance and legal reasons, and we are here to guide you through the process and fight for your rights. Reach out today for more information.

At Boone & Davis, we value straightforward, open communication. We are here to help:

• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Get insurers to pay PIP in a timely manner
• Represent you in your lawsuit
• Advise on first steps right after an accident
• Protect the rights of the injured

If you were injured in South Florida, please call us now at 954-566-9919 or reach out online. We offer free, no-obligation consultations.