St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

When you need a guide – trust a familiar face.

We’re the like-minded adventurists you’ve seen around town. We like to talk shop, discover fresh trails, and we have banded together with the motorcycle community to support it and keep it thriving. Whether you need legal advice or just a trip recommendation – we’re close by and ready to ride.

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Who's Rubenstein Law Why Work With Us? Our Recommendations When We Get to Work

Who’s Rubenstein Law

We’re more than just lawyers for motorcycle riders. We’re staples of the St. Pete motorcycle community – the friendly faces, who want to see you safe and at the next event.

You’ve seen us at Lutzapalooza, the Twilight for the Great American Biker Bash, or BTR’s Mardi Gras Party. We’ve traded stories with Ron & Deb at Rat’s Hole, talked custom kits at Toe Jam Biker Build-Off, supported the Migrants’ Kids Toy Drive, and sponsored many other events that celebrate fellow wanderers.

After all, bikers look out for bikers, and Rubenstein Law looks out for you.

Why Work With Us?

Our involvement in the St. Pete-Clearwater motorcycle community has connected us to various organizations that support our mission to help riders like you stay safe and active.

Bike Repairs

Is your bike out of commission? Over the years we’ve partnered with the best bike dealers, local repair shops, and motorcycle clubs in St. Pete. Let us put you in touch with the people who do excellent work.

Assistance With Medical Care

We know great local medical professionals. If you’re hurt on a ride, we’re happy to make introductions, discuss your options, and help you get the best possible care or if you have a doctor you know and trust, you can always use them.

Insurance Questions

Motorcycle insurance can be tricky, but we handle claims every day. We know the players and how to make insurance companies do what’s right. Have a question? We'll find the answer.

Gear Recommendations

See what gear riders endorse. We routinely check out what’s new and what works.

Motorcycle Safety Tips

Rubenstein Law is all about safety and expanding the motorcycle community in Florida’s Sunshine City. Check out some ways you can stay safe on two wheels.

Motorcycle Reports

We wouldn’t be us if we didn’t talk about the newest bikes out there. We’ll look at safety ratings, the latest features, and how to go fast.

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Our Recommendations

If you’re looking for the best motorcycle routes in the St. Pete–Clearwater
area, we’d recommend the Sunshine Skyway for its views of the Gulf of Mexico and Egmont Key, the twists and turns along the Mine Roads Ride, or the backcountry roads of the Green Swamp Encounter.

At the same time, we strongly recommend that riders have an understanding of some common motorcycle laws, and what you should do in case of an accident.

Because after all, accidents happen – even to experienced bikers.

The statute of limitations in Florida is 4 years: Legally, you have four years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit. While this seems like a lot of time and there are some exceptions, you should not wait too long. Failure to act fast could hurt you later; witnesses are harder to find, paperwork gets lost, memories fade…
Negligence equals fault: Negligence is a breach of the standard of care that a reasonable person takes to avoid causing harm. To determine who’s at fault in a motorcycle accident, you must show that the other driver failed to act reasonably.
Loved ones can file wrongful death claims: Tragically, sometimes it’s a spouse, child, or parent, who calls us after a loved one died in a preventable accident. While nothing can replace what you lost, the law gives you options. These claims have a two-year statute of limitation, but they can help after a fatal motorcycle accident.
Riders can share blame & still recover compensation: Motorcycle riders are sometimes unfairly blamed for accidents. However, there are times when both parties share responsibility. For example, if you were going too fast on Central Ave and another driver was texting, you could both be in the wrong.

Florida follows the Comparative Negligence Rule. Essentially, you can still receive compensation, but it will be reduced by your degree of fault. So, if you sustained $100,000 in damages, but shared 10% of the fault, you could recover $90,000.

When We Get to Work

It’s not all bike nights, rallies, and meetups at Rubenstein Law. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents in St. Pete happen. We hope you never need to call us, but if you or a loved one need help, we’re always available and easy to reach.

When you work with us, we will:

Get To Work Immediately: Our team starts with an independent investigation into what happened. You don’t want to rely on what the other driver’s insurance company claims happened. We’ll work with the St. Pete police department, review your accident report, interview witnesses, examine records, and look into the background of the other driver.
Prove What Really Happened: The other side may suggest you were at fault or deny any liability. With our relationships with scientific experts and authorities in the field of accident reconstruction, we can pinpoint the exact cause, tie evidence to those rightfully to blame, and make sure the right person is held responsible.
Hold Insurance Companies Accountable: Insurance companies have a standard playbook when it comes to trying to avoid paying what’s fair. We know these tactics too. They may ask you questions designed so you admit fault. When we’re your representative, they can’t. And we’ll keep the pressure on until they agree to a full and fair settlement.
Consider A Lawsuit: Few motorcycle accident cases go to court, but filing a lawsuit is effective. It lets the other side know you’re serious and it preserves important evidence. By filing a lawsuit in Pinellas County’s 6th Circuit Court, we can gather the facts, present them to a judge or jury, and argue for you to get everything you are entitled to under the law.
Protect Your Interest: Whether we reach a settlement early or need to take your case to trial, Rubenstein Law will always act in your interest and keep you informed. If we think you’re best served with a settlement that meets your needs, that will be our advice. But if an insurance company refuses what’s fair – our entire team will support you and we are not afraid of going to court.

Looking for answers from someone you trust? Rubenstein Law has been with working with and helping riders in St. Pete for decades.

Call us at (800) 355-3425 24/7. Consults are free and there’s no obligation. We’ll explain your options and there’s no risk because we only get paid when you do.