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Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Florida is year-round riding country — and one of the deadliest states in America for motorcyclists. Drivers who "never saw the motorcycle" cause devastating left-turn and lane-change crashes every day, and then the insurance system stacks the deck against the rider. Shiner Law Group fights that bias statewide — including a judgment exceeding $10 million for a catastrophically injured rider — with no fee unless we win.
Injured Riding in Florida? The Deck Is Stacked — We Unstack It
Motorcyclists face a double injustice after a crash. First, the physics: no steel cage, no airbags — when a car turns left across a rider, the rider absorbs the impact. Second, the bias: police, adjusters, and even juries too often assume the rider was speeding or reckless, and insurance companies exploit that assumption to slash payouts.
There's a third trap most riders don't learn until it's too late: Florida's PIP system does not cover motorcyclists. The no-fault medical benefits that protect car occupants simply don't apply to riders — which makes the liability claim against the at-fault driver, and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage, the entire ballgame.
Shiner Law Group secured a judgment exceeding $10 million for a catastrophically injured motorcycle passenger, and we bring that same fight to riders statewide: aggressive fault investigation, bias-proof evidence, and pursuit of every available policy. You pay nothing unless we win.
No upfront cost, ever. Every case is handled on a strict contingency fee. Call (561) 777-7700 for a free, confidential consultation, available 24/7 from offices across Florida.
Why Florida Riders Choose Shiner
Injured on Your Bike? Don't Let Them Blame the Rider.
Evidence disappears quickly — camera footage is overwritten, records are gathered by the defense, and witnesses move on. Call now for a free case review, available 24/7.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash — Step by Step
The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.
Get to Safety and Call 911
Get out of the roadway if you can. Request police and EMS - the crash report and injury documentation are foundational evidence.
Photograph Gear, Bikes, and Scene
Your helmet, gear, visible injuries, both vehicles, skid marks, and the intersection - damage patterns rebut "rider was speeding" narratives.
Get the Driver and Witnesses
Driver, insurance, and license details - plus every witness. Independent witnesses are the strongest antidote to anti-rider bias.
Seek Medical Care Immediately
Adrenaline masks serious injuries. Prompt treatment protects your health and your claim - and remember, PIP will not cover you as a rider.
Say Nothing About Fault
Do not apologize, speculate, or give recorded statements. Insurers build comparative fault cases from riders' own words.
Call Shiner Law Group
(561) 777-7700. We preserve evidence, fight the bias, and pursue every policy - liability and UM. Free consultation, 24/7, statewide.
Florida Motorcycle Law: What Riders Must Know
Three rules change everything about motorcycle claims in Florida.
No PIP for Riders
Florida's $10,000 no-fault PIP benefit excludes motorcyclists. Your medical bills ride on health insurance, optional medical payments coverage, and — most importantly — the liability claim against the at-fault driver.
Helmet Law & Damages
Riders 21+ may legally ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage (§ 316.211). Going helmetless is legal — but expect insurers to argue it worsened head injuries, and expect us to fight that argument with medicine and law.
UM Coverage Is a Rider's Lifeline
With no PIP and many drivers underinsured, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is often the largest source of recovery in serious rider cases. We identify and stack every available UM policy.
Where Florida Riders Get Hit
The classic Florida motorcycle crash is a driver turning left across a rider's path — "I never saw him." Add distracted drivers, high-speed arterials, and interstate lane-changers, and riders face danger on every trip.
We reconstruct these crashes with physical evidence and camera footage — not the driver's story.
Left-Turn Intersections
The signature rider crash — drivers turning across oncoming motorcycles at signalized intersections statewide
I-95, I-4 & I-75
High-speed lane-change and merge crashes — catastrophic at interstate speeds
Coastal & Scenic Routes
A1A and Florida's riding roads, shared with distracted tourist traffic
Rural High-Speed Roads
Unlit intersections and speed differentials that turn deadly at night
Commercial Corridors
Driveway pull-outs across riders' right of way on retail strips
Event & Rally Traffic
Bike Week and event corridors where volume and visibility collide
Rider Injuries We Represent
- Traumatic brain injuries (with or without helmet)
- Road rash and degloving injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Leg, ankle, and foot fractures
- Arm, wrist, and shoulder injuries
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Internal organ damage
- PTSD and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death
What Can You Recover?
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery plus reduced future earning capacity
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress — the human cost of the injury
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The activities, hobbies, and independence your injuries take away
Wrongful Death Damages
Lost support, companionship, and mental pain and suffering for surviving families
Punitive Damages
Available for gross negligence — and easier to plead after Florida's 2026 Perlmutter decision
Insurance Companies You May Deal With — and What They Don't Want You to Know
Every major insurer operating in Florida uses the same playbook: delay, deny, and minimize. Understanding it is the first step to defeating it.
State Farm
Florida's largest auto insurer, known for aggressive comparative fault assignments and slow payment approvals
GEICO
High claim volume across Florida, with quick lowball offers designed to close claims early
Progressive
Sophisticated systems that use recorded statements to build comparative fault cases against claimants
Allstate
Known for claims software that systematically undervalues soft tissue and pain and suffering damages
USAA
Serves military families with a fair-dealing reputation but standard delay tactics on larger claims
Travelers
Common commercial-vehicle insurer with aggressive defense of truck and delivery claims
Liberty Mutual
Frequently disputes causation in soft-tissue claims, requiring thorough medical documentation
Nationwide
Uses early recorded-statement requests to lock in accounts before injuries are fully known
The most important thing to know: the defense starts building its case before you have spoken to an attorney. Shiner Law Group levels this from day one. Call (561) 777-7700 before giving anyone a statement.
Shiner Law Group — Millions Recovered for Injured Floridians
Results from our Florida practice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes — they reflect the caliber of representation we bring to every case.
Volusia County
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
Across Florida
Why Injured Floridians Choose Shiner Law Group
Real Case Valuation
We calculate all damages — current and future, economic and non-economic — not just the obvious bills. No element of your claim is left on the table.
Leverage That Works
We counter delay tactics and lowball offers with evidence, expert analysis, and the credible threat of trial.
Statewide Presence
Offices across Florida — Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Orlando, Wellington, Lakeland & more — with home and hospital visits anywhere in the state.
No Win, No Fee
Zero upfront cost, no retainer, no consultation fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, so our incentive matches yours.
David Shiner has represented injury victims throughout Florida since 2002, and his firm has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients and their families. Every case is handled on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. Call (561) 777-7700 for a free, confidential consultation.
Serving All of Florida From Offices Across the State
Home and hospital visits available anywhere in Florida. Call (561) 777-7700, available 24/7.
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