Florida’s No-Fault Law defines a “motor vehicle” for PIP purposes as a self-propelled vehicle with four or more wheels. Standard PIP benefits therefore generally do not cover injuries sustained while a person is occupying a motorcycle
Orlando & Orange County Motorcycle Claims
Orlando Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Injured in an Orlando motorcycle crash? The Nunez Law Firm investigates fault, preserves evidence, reviews insurance, and documents injuries and losses
After the Crash
When should you speak with an Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer?
Serious injuries or disputed fault deserve early review
Legal review can be useful when the rider or passenger is seriously injured, fault is disputed, the other driver has limited insurance, a commercial vehicle is involved, or important evidence may disappear. Early investigation can help preserve video, witness information, motorcycle damage, vehicle evidence, and insurance records
Motorcycle claims are different from ordinary PIP claims
Standard Florida PIP benefits generally do not cover injuries sustained while a person is occupying a motorcycle. Available coverage depends on the applicable policy language
Common Pedestrian Crashes
Motorcycle crashes we investigate in Orlando
Vehicle position, right of way, visibility, video, witnesses, and roadway conditions may all affect the fault analysis
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Left-turn crashes
A vehicle turns across a motorcycle’s path at an intersection, driveway, or entrance
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Unsafe lane changes
A driver moves into an occupied lane or forces a rider from the roadway
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Rear-end collisions
A rider is struck from behind or fault is disputed after a slowdown or stop
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Intersection crashes
The dispute involves a signal, stop sign, failure to yield, or turning movement
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Distracted driving
Phone use, inattention, delayed braking, or failure to see the motorcycle may require investigation
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Commercial vehicles and road hazards
Trucks, delivery vehicles, debris, construction, or roadway conditions can add parties and evidence issues
Evidence
What evidence can help prove a motorcycle accident claim?
Crash report and driver information
Scene, motorcycle, vehicle, and injury photographs
Witness names and contact information
Surveillance, dashcam, doorbell, traffic, or fleet video
Motorcycle and vehicle impact damage
Traffic controls, lane markings, lighting, and sight lines
Commercial-vehicle or employer records when relevant
Medical records, bills, wage records, and treatment recommendations
Do not dispose of the motorcycle too quickly
In a serious or disputed crash, the motorcycle itself may contain useful physical evidence. Consider whether an inspection is needed before repair, sale, salvage, or destruction
Local evidence can disappear quickly
Video may be overwritten and a damaged motorcycle may be repaired, sold, or salvaged before a claim is resolved.
Florida Law
Florida rules that can affect an Orlando motorcycle claim
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Motorcycles and PIP
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Comparative fault
In negligence actions governed by Florida § 768.81, damages can be reduced by the rider’s percentage of fault. A party found more than 50% at fault for his or her own harm may not recover damages in an action to which the statute applies
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Helmet issues
Florida permits a person over 21 to ride without protective headgear if the statutory medical-benefit coverage requirement is satisfied. Helmet nonuse does not establish who caused the collision. In a head-injury case, evidence that helmet nonuse contributed to the injury may become a comparative-negligence issue
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Filing deadline
For negligence causes of action accruing after March 24, 2023, Florida generally provides a two-year limitations period. Claims accruing before March 24, 2023 may be governed by the prior limitations period. Claims involving government entities can also have separate presuit requirements
Need broader statewide information?
See Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Florida-wide motorcycle accident rules and claim issues
Injuries, Insurance & Damages
What can an Orlando motorcycle accident claim include?
There is no standard settlement amount. Recoverable damages depend on liability, medical evidence, insurance coverage, comparative fault, financial loss, and the long-term effects of the injuries
Medical and financial losses
- emergency and hospital treatment;
- surgery, rehabilitation, and therapy;
- reasonably supported future medical care;
- lost wages and documented income loss;
- reduced future earning capacity when proven;
- legally recoverable noneconomic damages.
Motorcycle and property losses
- motorcycle repair or total-loss value;
- towing and storage;
- damaged helmet or riding gear when recoverable;
- other damaged personal property;
- other proven accident-related property losses
What if the driver has little or no insurance?
Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may become important. Whether it applies depends on the policy, insured status, available limits, stacking provisions, and any valid written selection or rejection.
See the Florida UM/UIM Coverage Guide
What if the motorcycle crash is fatal?
A fatal crash requires a separate wrongful death analysis. Florida law provides that the personal representative brings the action for the benefit of survivors and the estate under the Wrongful Death Act. Florida generally provides a two-year limitations period for a wrongful death action
Explore Related Topics
For broader motor-vehicle claim information, see Florida Car Accident Lawyer . For insurance issues involving an uninsured or underinsured driver, see the Florida UM/UIM Coverage Guide
How We Help
How The Nunez Law Firm handles an Orlando motorcycle claim
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Review the crash and urgent evidence
We identify immediate investigation, evidence-preservation, insurance, and medical issues
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Investigate liability and coverage
We review evidence, potentially responsible parties, applicable insurance, and disputed-fault issues
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Document injuries and losses
Medical evidence, income loss, future needs, motorcycle damage, and other supported losses are organized for the claim
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Negotiate or prepare for litigation
We communicate with insurers, address liability and damages disputes, evaluate settlement positions, and prepare litigation when appropriate
How We Help
When should you speak with an Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer?
- 1601 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
- Phone: (407) 203-2769
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free case assessment. No attorney’s fee unless there is a recovery. Clients may be responsible for case costs as provided in the written representation agreement.
Orlando Motorcycle Accident Claims
Injured in a motorcycle crash in Orlando?
Contact The Nunez Law Firm for a free case assessment. We can review what happened, identify the immediate issues, and explain the next steps available for your claim. There is no obligation to proceed after the initial assessment
Attorney-fee and case-cost terms are governed by the written representation agreement