Legally Reviewed by Scott Sobol on June 5, 2026
A motorcycle crash on a Davie street or stretch of I-595 can change everything in a few seconds. Without the protection of a vehicle frame, riders are exposed to broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and worse, even when wearing full gear and following every traffic law. The financial fallout that follows can pile on quickly, with emergency care, lost wages, and long rehabilitation only adding to the toll on you and your family.
At The Law Offices of Scott Sobol, we handle motorcycle accident cases for injured riders across Davie and Broward County after preventable crashes. Attorney Scott Sobol has handled more than 1,000 personal injury cases throughout his career, with recoveries that include a $500,000 settlement for a motorcyclist struck by a tractor-trailer. We help riders pursue every dollar Florida law allows for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term damages.
⚠ Time-Sensitive — Florida Law Limits Your Window to File
Injured in Davie? Florida law gives you 2 years from the date of your accident to file a claim. The clock is already running.
Over 1,000 personal injury cases handled. Recoveries that include $500,000 for a motorcyclist hit by a tractor-trailer. No fees unless we recover for you.
Florida Motorcycle Accident Laws
Riders in Florida operate under a different legal framework than passenger vehicle drivers. Three rules in particular directly shape how a motorcycle accident claim is built:
- Modified comparative fault — Following House Bill 837 (March 2023), Florida moved to a modified comparative negligence system. A rider found 50% or less at fault can still recover compensation, reduced by their share of fault. A rider found 51% or more at fault recovers nothing. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate a rider’s fault percentage to reduce or eliminate their payout.
- No PIP coverage for motorcyclists — Florida’s Personal Injury Protection law does not extend to riders, even if the same rider owns a passenger vehicle with PIP. That means injured motorcyclists must pursue compensation directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance rather than their own policy — making early legal action and evidence preservation critical, especially when a collision with a passenger vehicle or commercial truck pushes medical bills past coverage limits.
- Helmet law and insurance tactics — Under Florida Statute 316.211, riders 21 or older may legally ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage. Even when that choice is lawful, insurers frequently argue the absence of a helmet contributed to head injury severity. Scott Sobol pushes back on those arguments with medical evidence. The Florida DHSMV outlines the full helmet, eye protection, and endorsement requirements for every Florida rider.
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?
What Kinds of Compensation Can You Recover?
The financial strain after a serious motorcycle accident rarely ends with the emergency room bill. Florida law allows injured riders to pursue both economic and non-economic damages from the at-fault party:
| Economic Damages | Non-Economic Damages |
|---|---|
| Past and future medical expenses | Pain and suffering |
| Lost wages and reduced earning capacity | Emotional distress |
| Motorcycle and property damage | Loss of enjoyment of life |
| Long-term rehabilitation and care costs | Loss of consortium (for a spouse) |
In cases involving severe injuries like spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries, future medical needs can stretch decades. We work with medical professionals to project long-term care costs so the full value of your claim reflects what you actually face — not what an insurance adjuster wants to pay today.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Davie
Most motorcycle crashes in Broward County are preventable and trace back to driver negligence. The most frequent causes we see include:
- Left-turn collisions — drivers turning left at intersections like University Drive and Griffin Road without yielding to oncoming riders; one of the most deadly crash types for motorcyclists
- Failure to yield — drivers who do not check blind spots or acknowledge a rider’s right of way at intersections and on-ramps
- Distracted driving — texting, phone use, or inattention at highway speeds on I-595 and I-95
- Drunk and impaired drivers — DUI crashes on Broward’s commercial corridors, which often result in catastrophic injuries due to speed and impaired reaction time
- Unsafe lane changes — vehicles merging or changing lanes without signaling into a rider’s space
- Tractor-trailer crashes — commercial trucks on I-595 and US-441 create high-force collisions; liability often extends beyond the driver to the trucking company
- Road hazards — potholes, debris, poor lane markings, and wet pavement that destabilize motorcycles in ways that would not affect passenger vehicles
Statute of Limitations for Florida Motorcycle Accident Claims
Florida law gives injured riders two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline applies under Florida Statute 95.11(4)(a), which was amended by House Bill 837 in March 2023, reducing the personal injury filing window from four years to two for any negligence-based claim that accrued on or after March 24, 2023. Families pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal motorcycle crash also have two years from the date of death to file.
Missing the statute of limitations is irreversible. Once the deadline passes, the court will dismiss the claim regardless of how strong the underlying case may have been. The two-year window also runs against time-sensitive evidence. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, vehicle damage gets repaired or scrapped, and witness memories fade. Contact our office well before the deadline approaches so we can begin investigation, preserve evidence, and protect your right to recover.
How Scott Sobol Approaches Your Motorcycle Accident Case
Every motorcycle case at our firm follows the same investigation-first approach. Here is what that looks like in practice:
- Crash report and evidence preservation — we pull the police report immediately and move to secure dashcam footage, traffic camera video, and physical evidence before it disappears or gets overwritten
- Witness interviews — eyewitness accounts are gathered early, when memories are sharpest and before the other side has had a chance to shape the narrative
- Accident reconstruction — when the cause of the collision is disputed, we bring in reconstruction professionals to counter insurance company arguments that the rider was speeding, lane-splitting, or at fault
- Medical documentation — we coordinate with treating physicians, neurologists, and rehabilitation providers to document the full scope of injury and project future care costs alongside the legal case, not after it
- Demand and negotiation — we build a complete demand package reflecting economic and non-economic damages before engaging the insurer; our willingness to take cases to trial is what prevents low-ball settlements
Notable results include a $500,000 recovery for a motorcyclist struck by a tractor-trailer and a $940,000 settlement in a highway crash involving a commercial truck. Past outcomes never guarantee future results, but they reflect how we build cases against well-funded defendants. Scott Sobol is admitted to practice in Florida, Illinois, and Texas, and has handled more than 1,000 personal injury cases. Riders across Davie, Cooper City, Plantation, Sunrise, and surrounding Broward County communities can reach our office for a free, no-pressure case evaluation.
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Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Davie, FL
Scott Sobol has spent his career standing up for injured Floridians. With more than 1,000 personal injury cases handled, admissions to the Florida, Illinois, and Texas bars, and notable recoveries that include $940,000 for a highway crash victim and $500,000 for a motorcyclist hit by a tractor-trailer, our office brings the experience and resources required to take on commercial trucking companies, drunk drivers, and the insurance carriers behind them.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Davie, Cooper City, Plantation, Sunrise, or anywhere across South Florida, we are ready to review your case at no cost and with no obligation. Call the Law Offices of Scott Sobol at (954) 440-2000 or reach out through our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.
LEGALLY REVIEWED BY:
Scott Sobol
June 5, 2026
Scott Sobol is a dedicated personal injury attorney with over two decades of experience representing injured clients across South Florida. He has handled more than 1,000 cases involving serious car accidents, unsafe premises, and denied insurance claims. Known for his client-focused approach, Scott prioritizes open communication to guide clients confidently through complex legal challenges. Licensed in Florida, Illinois, and Texas, his extensive knowledge of the law ensures a strong pursuit of justice for those affected by negligence.
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