Motorcyclists Hurt Due to Another’s Mistakes Should Call Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA for Help
Although motorcyclists are required to take a specific course and pass a special test to get a motorcycle license, all of this training and safety preparation does not matter if another motorist on the road was reckless, careless, or outright negligent. Unfortunately, all too often, other motorists fail to check for motorcyclists, improperly gauge the speed of a bike, or simply fail to compromise enough space to avoid a collision. This is a growing problem too, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that total motorcycle crashes increased over 14%, and fatal motorcycle accidents increased nearly 23% last year. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Philadelphia, PA, know that most of these crashes are preventable if other motorists properly exercised reasonable care while operating a motor vehicle.
But that does not always happen. This is why Silver & Silver has represented victims of motorcycle crashes and other personal injury accidents for over 40 years. Our experienced Philadelphia motorcycle accident attorneys and our compassionate staff can help recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of consortium, and for pain and suffering. We know how to establish your damages and prove liability by working with your treating physicians and retaining some of the leading experts in the area. Learn how we can help you during a FREE call by dialing 610-638-7255.
Proving Fault in a Motorcycle Accident Case
After a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation if the crash was caused by the negligence of another person, business, or government entity. This is achieved by proving fault or liability. The most common examples of negligent actions that could result in a finding of liability against a defendant include the following:
– Speeding
– Failing to check mirrors for motorcyclists
– Improper left turn accidents
– Rear-end collisions
– Sideswipes
– Failure to yield
– Running a stop sign or red light
– Following too closely
– Not giving enough space or distance
– Improper lane changes or merges without checking for a rider
– Drunk driving or drugged driving
– Distracted driving, including cell phone use, and
– Other negligence causes of a motor vehicle accident.
Common Motorcycle Injuries We Can Help Recover Compensation for You
Unlike drivers and passengers in other vehicles, motorcyclists are not protected by an airbag, side curtains, seatbelt, or even just the shell of a vehicle. This is why motorcyclists are frequently catastrophically injured in a crash or fatally injured. Some of the most common types of motorcycle accident injuries our motorcycle accident attorneys in Philadelphia can handle for you include the following:
– Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs
– Spinal cord injuries or SCIs
– Amputations or loss of a limb
– Broken bones or fractured bones
– Organ injuries or damage
– Nerve injuries
– Blindness or loss of eyesight
– Head injuries
– Neck injuries or back injuries, including slipped discs or herniations
– Soft tissue injuries
– Shoulder, knee, hip, or other joint injuries
– Significant scarring and disfigurement
– Wrongful death injuries, and
– Other damages caused by a negligent motorist.
Were You Hurt in a Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident? We Can Help
Victims who have been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash need to call experienced personal injury lawyers such as ours at Silver & Silver. Motorcycle crashes are different from other motor vehicle accidents because of the high likelihood of severe injuries and complex liability issues. Some defense lawyers will even try to blame motorcyclists unfairly for crashes, including using stereotypes that all motorcyclists are reckless or dangerous. Not only do we know that to be untrue, but we also know that it is blatantly unfair.
When you hire our lawyers at Silver & Silver, we will not let an improper defense lawyer or overreaching insurance adjuster claim you unfairly for their client’s negligence. We are committed to justice and fight hard to recover the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and for your pain and suffering. Learn how we can help you by dialing 610-638-7255 or send us a message with our “contact us” box available here.