Tampa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcycle rider is eight times more likely to be injured and 37 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than the occupant of a car in an automobile crash. And more motorcycles are being purchased every year—not only by younger riders, but also by riders over the age of 40. The warm Florida climate may be one reason the state has one of the leading rates of motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities in the country.
These statistics point to the importance of retaining experienced Saint Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyers who focus on helping injury victims. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, you need the support of our Tampa motorcycle accident attorneys at Matt Powell & Espat.
Background on both sides of injury cases
As a board certified trial attorney with both the Florida Bar and the national Board of Trial Advocacy, Matt Powell has extensive experience helping injury clients secure the compensation they need after sustaining injury from motorcycle accidents—and other accidental injuries. Our Saint Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyer Matt Powell skills come from a unique background that includes insurance defense. This experience permitted Mr. Powell to learn the techniques and strategies used by insurance companies to deny or reduce payments to injury victims. In his current role as an advocate for injury victims, our motorcycle accident lawyer in Tampa knows how to fight those tactics to secure full and fair compensation for his clients.
How Tampa motorcycle accident lawyers can help
Even when motorcycle riders use protective helmets and clothing, they risk danger and severe injury due to the small size and openness of their vehicles. And motorcycle riders typically have a reputation that is often used against them by lawyers and insurance companies attempting to avoid liability for their clients. Our Tampa motorcycle accident law firm conducts detailed investigations to support the cases of his clients. He identifies all parties who may share responsibility for your accident, and he has the litigation experience to present an effective case before a jury when needed.
Not all Tampa and Saint Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyers have the skills and experience to support victims of other types of accidents as well. In addition to helping our clients recover from motorcycle accidents and trucking crashes, Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Tampa provide skilled support for a wide variety of other types of accidental injuries, including the following:
- Slip and fall
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous products
- Bicycle accidents
- Wrongful death
For a free initial consultation, contact our motorcycle accident lawyers in Saint Petersburg
If you suffered injury—or if a loved one was killed—in any Saint Petersburg or Tampa motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of others, you need a dedicated attorney on your side to protect your rights and help you obtain the compensation you need. At Matt Powell & Espat, you benefit from a Tampa or Saint Petersburg motorcycle accident attorney with experience on both sides of personal injury issues.
