Fort Pierce Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

With breathtaking coastline and gorgeous weather, Florida is one of the best places in the country for motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, with more riders on the road comes a higher rate of motorcycle accidents. If you or someone close to you was injured in a crash while riding, contact Donaldson & Weston to discuss your case.

You may be entitled to compensation for healthcare expenses, lost income, and other damages, but recovering fair compensation often involves an uphill legal battle. Our attorneys will be your ally in the trenches—helping you fight for the full compensation you deserve. Call 772-266-5555 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of the leading motorcycle accident attorneys in Fort Pierce.

Personal injury victims may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. While economic damages are objectively verifiable costs like medical bills, non-economic damages are subjective in nature. In the state of Florida, the following types of damages may be recoverable in personal injury claims:

• Property damage;


• Medical expenses;


• Pain and suffering;


• Scarring and disfigurement;


• Disability;


• Loss of enjoyment of life;


• Mental anguish;


• Emotional distress;


• Lost income;


• Loss of earning capacity; and


• Loss of consortium.

Depending on the circumstances, you may also be entitled to a punitive award. Typically, punitive damages only apply when the liable party’s actions constituted intentional malice or gross negligence.

Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages do not reimburse the claimant for any losses. Instead, they are designed to punish the defendant and deter similar egregious actions in the future.

The types of damages you might be able to recover and their value will depend on the facts surrounding your case. Here are a few factors that could influence the outcome of your claim:

• The liable party’s total insurance coverage;


• Your own percentage of fault;


• The strength of any evidence of liability;


• Whether the insurance adjuster is willing to cooperate;


• The severity of your injuries and their prognosis; and


• Whether you are entitled to punitive damages.

Your choice of attorney says a lot about how seriously you are taking your case. If you represent yourself or hire a lawyer who isn’t willing to take the case to trial, the insurance company might be more inclined to offer a low settlement.

At Donaldson & Weston, we take an aggressive approach to every case we handle and are always willing to take a case to trial if it is in our client’s best interests. We have the resources and litigation experience to develop winning strategies in even the most complicated cases.