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Negligence lies on the shoulders of the party that caused the crash. While motorcyclist deaths and serious injuries have been rising over the years in Jacksonville and Florida in general, other road users share much of the blame. Excuses such as not seeing the motorcyclist or claiming that “they came out of nowhere” are not valid reasons for causing a collision. All road users must remain vigilant at all times and aware of their surroundings, which is part of our duty to act with care. All road users must abide by this rule to drive in a way that does not put others at unnecessary risk.

Pain and suffering falls under two categories: emotional and physical, and if the injuries are severe, pain and suffering compensation can far exceed medical costs. One way to calculate the total pain and suffering is to multiply the cost of your medical injuries by a predetermined multiplier, with a lower multiplier being more minor injuries such as soft tissue (whiplash), broken bones being a three, and serious or lifelong injuries (such as permanent scarring or traumatic brain injuries) being a higher number. However, just because the injuries you have sustained may be horrendous, the actual amount of you settle for or receive in a lawsuit largely depends on the insurance policy or assets of the negligent party. For all of these reasons, tackling a personal injury lawsuit or settlement is incredibly difficult to go alone. The Pendas Law Firm not only has offices in Jacksonville, but Orlando, Fort Myers, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale & Miami, as well. We are experienced in dealing with minor to highly traumatic motorcycle injury cases and can guarantee that our aggressive, detail-oriented lawyers will work to award you the highest possible financial outcome that your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage deserve.

You may find it valuable to call our team before giving the insurance company a recorded statement. This way, we can explain your options and how best to proceed so you do not unwittingly make mistakes that could hurt your claim.

Randy brings more to your case than the average attorney. As an Air Force Veteran and Lieutenant Colonel and F15 Pilot for Florida Air Guar, he lives his life by the core values of “Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do.”