If you or a loved one has been injured in Palm Beach County, choosing experienced representation is critical. The attorneys at Altman Law Firm have guided families across Palm Beach County through the aftermath of serious accidents for years — from the initial insurance claim through trial when needed. Handles motorcycle crashes in Florida — a state where riders face unique exposure given the comparative-negligence and helmet law regime. Florida law imposes specific deadlines and procedural hurdles that can cost you your recovery if missed. We handle those details so you can focus on getting better.
Palm Beach County sits in Palm Beach County, a jurisdiction with its own civil court scheduling quirks and insurance-carrier profiles. Most motorcycle accident cases follow the same broad path: medical documentation, a pre-suit demand, carrier negotiation, and — if needed — formal litigation. Florida's comparative-negligence rule means your own share of fault reduces your recovery rather than barring it entirely, a meaningful distinction for many accident scenarios. Our firm prepares every file as if it will be tried so insurers know a settlement offer that undervalues the claim will be met with a courtroom, not a white flag.
Florida generally gives injury victims a limited window to file suit under §95.11 — commonly two years for negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, and four years for earlier claims. Evidence fades fast in the real world: surveillance video is routinely overwritten within thirty days, witness recollections drift, and skid marks wash away in the first rain. The earlier you have counsel involved, the more of the case we can preserve. Even a single phone call puts you in a better position than trying to reconstruct facts months after the incident.
Get medical attention first — adrenaline masks injuries and a clean medical record is the backbone of any claim. File a police report or an incident report with the property owner if you can. Photograph the scene, the vehicles, the injury, and the conditions that caused it. Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer before you have spoken with counsel. Avoid posting about the incident on social media; carriers routinely subpoena posts. Keep every receipt, every appointment reminder, and every pay stub showing missed work — each one becomes a line item in your demand.
No. Altman Law Firm handles motorcycle accident cases on a contingency basis, which means our fee comes out of the recovery if and when we secure one. If there is no recovery, there is no fee and no cost to you. The initial consultation is also free.
It varies widely. Straightforward cases can settle within a few months once medical treatment is complete; disputed-liability cases or cases with serious injuries may take a year or more, particularly if a lawsuit is filed. We push for the fastest responsible resolution rather than the fastest possible one.
Early offers are almost always lower than what a represented claimant recovers. Before you sign anything, have the offer reviewed. Once you accept and sign a release, that settlement is final — there is no renegotiating later even if injuries turn out worse than they first appeared.
In most cases yes. Florida uses modified comparative negligence, which reduces your recovery by your share of fault rather than barring you outright. We evaluate liability carefully because the percentage assigned to you directly affects how much reaches your pocket.
Talk to a motorcycle accident attorney about your Palm Beach County case — no cost, no obligation.