In short: it depends.
After a motorcycle accident, there are a few parties that may will have a right to sue for compensation depending on the situational factors that contributed to that particular accident.
First off, it’s important to determine fault. Depending on whether the motorcyclist or the car driver was negligent in the accident, the other party will have the right to sue.
In states like Florida with pure comparative negligence, both parties may be able to sue if each was partially responsible for causing the accident.
Additionally, if a motorcyclist has an accident with no other vehicles involved, he or she may also be able to sue for damages if the accident was caused by an external factor like faulty motorcycle parts or construction that was unmarked.
Continue reading to learn more about the types of damages you may be able to sue for after a motorcycle accident.