According to a spokesperson for Miami Beach Police, a 30-year-old Miami Beach resident died last night when he crashed after striking a bicycle rider that dropped into his path. The motorcyclist was riding on Collins Avenue near 5th Street at about 10:30pm at night when a man riding a bicycle lost control and fell into the traffic lane. The motorcycle struck the bicycle and crashed, leaving the bicyclist in critical condition. Emergency first responders appeared on the scene within minutes, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. No further details have been released. Miami is one of the most dangerous places in the country for those who like to ride motorcycles. This deadly motorcycle accident occurred on Collins Avenue near 5th Street in Miami Beach. The motorcycle accident caused one fatality and left a bicyclist seriously injured. At Suarez & Montero, we know from over 19 years of experience handling motorcycle accident cases just how dire the consequences can be. If you were recently injured in a motorcycle accident in South Florida, contact our firm today to discover your legal options and see if we can obtain much needed compensation for your injuries.
Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Injuries
In a motorcycle accident, the rider does not have the protection afforded to drivers of traditional automobiles. As a result, riders are way more vulnerable to severe injuries if they are involved in an accident as opposed to a driver or passenger of a vehicle. If you are lucky enough to walk away from a motorcycle accident unscathed, you should still consider getting checked out by a medical professional. Serious injuries sometimes take days, weeks, or even months to develop. Due to the lack of protection and safety features, it is nearly impossible to get into a serious motorcycle wreck without sustaining some type of injury. Florida law allows motorcycle accident victims to recover for their injuries in several different ways including loss of income, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering damages, loss of consortium, compensation for past, present, and future medical expenses and damages for any permanent disability or disfigurement caused by the motorcycle accident. Filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit after a motorcycle accident is a new thing for most injury victims. As such, mistakes are often made that could have easily been avoided with the help from an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. A good motorcycle accident attorney can make you aware of some of the common mistakes that can hurt your chances of obtaining the maximum amount of compensation for your injury. Don’t let yourself get taken advantage of. Suarez & Montero has been assisting injured clients in South Florida for over 19 years against insurance companies. We appreciate the extensive impact an injury can have on one’s life or on their family and overall health. That is why our firm focuses on protecting the rights of injured victims. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident, contact us today for a free consultation.
Accident Attorneys in Miami & Broward
Suarez & Montero delivers forceful and efficient legal representation for motorcycle accident victims who have been seriously injured in any type of motorcycle accident. The motorcycle accident lawyers at Suarez & Montero handle many different types of motor vehicle accident cases including accidents involving motorcycles. The Miami motorcycle accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero will work hard to determine the cause of your motorcycle crash and establish a robust case against the responsible party. When you retain our firm, your case will receive the care and attention it deserves. At Suarez & Montero, our goal is to maximize your compensation and seek justice for injured victims. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
Miami-Dade: Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Tamiami, and Westchester.
Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Weston; and Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach
