Coral Gables Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

In Coral Gables, riders share tree-lined streets, traffic circles and busy corridors with drivers looking for parking or a turn. One driver pulling into your path can change everything. As a Coral Gables motorcycle accident lawyer, Tomas Robirosa helps injured riders and their families deal with the insurance companies, prove what happened and pursue fair compensation, with every conversation available in Spanish or English.

Where Riders Get Hurt in Coral Gables

• US 1 (South Dixie Highway) Runs past the University of Miami main campus and the University Metrorail station. Heavy traffic and frequent left turns put riders at risk.
• LeJeune Road (SR 953) Starts at US 1 and runs north through the city past Bird Road and Coral Way toward Miami International Airport, mixing residential stretches with airport traffic.
• Miracle Mile and Coral Way Miracle Mile, the stretch of Coral Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road, is the main street downtown. Parked cars, opening doors and drivers hunting for a space are a constant hazard for motorcycles.
• Bird Road (SW 40th Street) Narrows to four lanes as it enters Coral Gables from Red Road and turns commercial east of LeJeune Road. To the west it meets the Palmetto Expressway near Tropical Park.

Most of these crashes follow the same pattern: a driver turns left across a rider's path, changes lanes without checking a mirror, or opens a door into traffic, then says, "I never saw the motorcycle."

Florida Motorcycle Laws That Affect Your Claim

Florida's no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) system covers vehicles with four or more wheels. Motorcycles are outside PIP, so a rider usually does not have PIP benefits paying medical bills first the way a car driver would. Your claim generally depends on the at-fault driver's bodily injury liability coverage and, if you bought it, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

Under Florida Statute 316.211, riders over 21 may ride without a helmet if they are covered by an insurance policy with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries from a motorcycle crash. If you were not wearing a helmet, the insurance company may argue it made your injuries worse. That argument generally affects the value of a claim, not whether you have one.

Florida uses modified comparative negligence. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Coral Gables

1. Get medical care right away. Call 911. Some injuries do not show up until hours later, and early records help connect them to the crash.
2. Ask for a police report. Crashes inside city limits are generally handled by the Coral Gables Police Department. Write down the report number.
3. Photograph the scene. Take pictures of your motorcycle, the other vehicle, skid marks, debris, traffic signals and your helmet and gear before anything is moved.
4. Find witnesses and cameras. Get names and phone numbers of anyone who saw the crash. Many downtown businesses have cameras, and footage can be erased within days.
5. Keep your gear and the bike as they are. Do not throw away a damaged helmet or jacket, and do not repair the motorcycle until it has been documented.
6. Talk to a lawyer before giving a statement. The other driver's insurer may call quickly and ask for a recorded statement. You do not have to give one before getting advice.

Injuries and Compensation After a Coral Gables Motorcycle Crash

Riders have almost no protection, so injuries tend to be serious: broken bones, road rash, spinal injuries and head injuries. Depending on the facts and the available insurance, a claim may include past and future medical bills, lost wages and lost earning ability, pain and suffering, and the cost to repair or replace your motorcycle and gear.

Learn more about how these claims work on our motorcycle accident practice page, or return to our Coral Gables personal injury page to see every type of case we handle in the city.

A Bilingual Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Coral Gables

Tomas Robirosa serves Coral Gables and all of Miami-Dade County. He gathers the police report, photos, video and witness statements, looks for every insurance policy that may apply, and pushes back when an adjuster tries to blame the rider. He explains each step to you directly, in Spanish or English, so you always know where your case stands.

The consultation is free, and we work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Call (305) 600-0529.

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