Daytona Bike Week – Central Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorneys – Lawyers in Daytona Beach

Every year, thousands of bikers zoom into the state for the annual Daytona Bike Week. As a result, the already booming number of Central Florida motorcycle accidents goes up. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Daytona Beach are attorneys who know the debilitating, and often fatal, effects motorcycle accidents can have on the victims and their families. The legal team at Chanfrau & Chanfrau can pursue compensation in these matters and help secure a better future for those whose lives have been changed by a motorcycle accident. Our legal representatives are experienced in handling claims involving auto accidents, truck accidents, and more.

• The Devastation of a Motorcycle Accident
• Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
• Daytona Bike Week
• Recoverable Compensation

The Devastation of a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents often end tragically because the driver is completely exposed, without the safety of doors, airbags, seatbelts, and other features an enclosed vehicle can provide. In fact, motorcyclists are 32 times more likely to die in a crash than a passenger in an automobile, and the odds are stacked even higher for those that do not wear protective helmets. Motorcycle accidents are frequently due to the negligence of other drivers, and our motorcycle accident lawyers in Daytona Beach can help you pursue compensation if you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle crash.

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Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

According to statistical research, the majority of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with other vehicles, mostly at intersections. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Driver failure to yield right-of-way to a motorcyclist
• Speeding
• Failure of other drivers to detect motorcycle in vicinity
• Driver making a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle
• View of the motorcyclist or driver is obstructed by glare or other vehicles
• Alcohol/drug influence
• Mechanical failure

The Central Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Chanfrau & Chanfrau can help you pursue monetary compensation for your losses in the event of a motorcycle crash. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Daytona Beach today and we will review your case free of charge.

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Daytona Bike Week

In 2006, more than 500,000 visitors descended on Daytona Bike Week. Twenty-one of them died. Bike Week in Florida has become a national event, and with the large number of motorcycles in the area at one time, accident rates go up. Many accidents during Daytona Bike Week occur because of inexperienced or impaired drivers, and many others occur because of negligent drivers. With many motorcyclists in one place at one time, there have also been incidents of collisions with each other.

For motorcyclists planning to attend Bike Week in Florida, extra precautions should be taken since many other bikers will be on the road. Motorcyclists should always wear protective helmets, obey traffic laws, keep a sharp eye to their surroundings, and be wary of other drivers who may not see them. Drivers of motorbikes should also make sure to take out uninsured motorist insurance in order to protect their finances in the event of an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident during the Daytona Bike Week celebration, contact our Central Florida motorcycle accident attorneys for a free consultation.

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Recoverable Compensation

Our Central Florida attorneys know the effects of motorcycle accidents can put an enormous strain on your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Though money can never erase the tragedy of these events, it can sometimes help to secure your future after devastating losses. Compensation can be pursued in areas including:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

If you are pursuing a wrongful death action in the event that a loved one has sustained fatal injuries from a motorcycle accident, our motorcycle accident lawyers in Daytona Beach can work to recover damages for:

• Funeral expenses
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of benefits

In Central Florida, motorcycle accidents are not infrequent, and the rights of victims need to be vigorously protected. Our firm is here to help.

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Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Daytona Bike Week in Florida brings thousands of motorcyclists into our area every year. In addition to the many motorbikes careening down our roadways in Central Florida, this event can lead to devastating motorcycle accidents. Contact our Central Florida motorcycle accident lawyers in Daytona Beach today for a free consultation. If you or a loved one has been involved in a crash in Central Florida, the motorcycle accident attorneys at Chanfrau & Chanfrau can work to secure your future.

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There I was--my first Daytona Bike Week--out of state--not even 24 hours into my vacation. Riding on a less-traveled street in Holly Hill when out of nowhere, a runaway V-8 chopper slams into us. I never saw it coming. Next, I'm in the hospital not knowing a soul, not realizing how bad my injuries really are. The surgeon who put my elbow back together tells me I need to think about letting him take my leg, and I also need to think about talking to an attorney. 1900 miles away from home and I needed an attorney. I asked the doctor if he could recommend anyone and he immediately recommended Chanfrau & Chanfrau. I even asked the hospital chaplain if he'd heard of this firm and he agreed that Chanfrau & Chanfrau is a reputable firm who would do right by me. I met Bill Chanfrau Sr. and Bill Chanfrau Jr. along with the backbone of Chanfrau & Chanfrau--Roxie Courson--who all came to the hospital to talk to me and explain the services they provide. I was so impressed; I hired them on the spot. They treated me and my parents as if we were part of their own family. I ended up losing my leg. Chanfrau & Chanfrau worked diligently to get me the most money available so I would be able to live without having to struggle financially. When the outcome looked bleak, they dug deeper to find a way to secure a payout. Chanfrau & Chanfrau was in regular contact with me throughout my case. I was never in the dark or wondering where I stood. Bill Sr. and Bill Jr. were always aware of what was happening, both good and bad and always kept me informed.

- Beth Sattizahn