Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Despite only accounting for 2 percent of all registered vehicles on the road, motorcycle accidents accounted for 10 percent of total traffic fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed and an additional 87,000 motorcyclists injured in accidents during 2005.
At the Foley Law Firm, a Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area motorcycle accident lawyer can represent victims statewide to help them obtain fair compensation for their medical expenses and other hardships. Too often, the failure of drivers to see a motorcyclist results in catastrophic personal injury. Because motorcyclists often face an unfair bias (from law enforcement, insurance adjustors, and juries), motorcycle accident claims require experienced litigators who have the skills and resources to prove the liability of a negligent driver. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact a motorcycle accident lawyer and schedule a complimentary consultation today.
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Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Because a motorcyclist is exposed and has none of the protection that automobiles and trucks afford, motorcycle accidents are inherently dangerous and often result in serious injuries that can incur huge medical expenses and require extended rehabilitation. Motorcycle accidents also often result wrongful death to the motorcyclist. Common motorcycle accident injuries include:
Each year thousands of motorcycle accident victims do not receive the compensation to which they are entitled because they accept lowball settlement offers from insurance adjusters whose job is to protect the bottom line of their company. As a result, victims are forced to bear financial liability for an accident that was not their fault. At the Foley Law Firm, an experienced Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area motorcycle accident lawyer can determine the true value of your case and help you achieve the full compensation that you deserve.
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Pennsylvania Motorcycle Laws
Helmet laws and other motorcycle laws vary from state to state. In Pennsylvania, helmets are required except for motorcyclists age 21 and over who have had their motorcycle license at least two years, or who have completed an approved rider safety course. Protective eyewear must be worn by riders at all times.
At the Foley Law Firm in Scranton, Milford, and Stroudsburg, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a motorcycle accident lawyer understands the state regulations thoroughly. Our lawyer will protect your legal rights and help ensure that you attain full compensation if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident. Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation with one of our highly skilled and experienced personal injury lawyers.
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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, your immediate and long-term physical and financial well-being may be thrown into jeopardy. Motorcycle accident scenes are often chaotic, yet it is imperative that you think and act decisively and rationally to protect yourself and your legal rights. The following are general guidelines of what you should do after a motorcycle accident.
- Check for injuries. Immediately call for help if someone is injured. When in doubt, call an ambulance.
- Call the police. Authorities will document the accident and gather facts. If you don't contact the police, it is your word against the other person's.
- Report the accident to your insurance company.
- If the accident is minor and there are no serious injuries, move your bike to a safe place.
- Exchange pertinent information with other parties (drivers, witnesses) at the accident scene — address, phone number, license plate number, make, model, and year of vehicle, other driver's insurance information, vehicle registration number, and driver's license number.
- Make immediate notes about the accident. Include specific information about damage to your motorcycle and other vehicles, injuries, witness information, and a diagram of the location and the events that led to the accident. If a camera is available, take pictures.
- Be courteous and remain calm. Don't assign blame to yourself or others. State only the facts.
- Contact an attorney. At the Foley Law Firm, a Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area motorcycle accident lawyer can help you understand and protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.
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Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
At the Foley Law Firm, a Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area motorcycle accident lawyer can help victims achieve the fair compensation to which they are entitled. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to achieve compensation for:
- Medical expenses (hospital, surgical, and ambulance bills, and other expenses)
- Rehabilitation costs (tied to the care necessary to restore your physical mobility)
- Property damage (damage to your motorcycle)
- Lost income (wages lost due to your inability to work because of your injuries)
- Diminished earning capacity (the reduction of your ability to earn a certain level of income)
- Pain and suffering (distress, both physical and mental, as a result of your injury)
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and are seeking representation from a skilled and experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, contact our eastern Pennsylvania firm today and schedule a consultation.
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ATV Accidents
With the increasing popularity of all terrain vehicles, or ATVs, the number of injuries related to ATV accidents has risen dramatically over the past decade. Alarmingly, over half of these injuries have occurred to minors, among whom ATVs are especially popular. While some of these accidents resulted from unsafe operation of the vehicle or the rider's failure to wear the proper safety gear, many others resulted from flaws in the ATVs themselves. Even under the safest conditions, ATVs are extremely prone to rolling over. When an ATV is defective or has mechanical failures, the likelihood of a serious, even fatal accident increases substantially. Unfortunately, many victims of ATV accidents suffer permanent injuries such as paralysis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neck injury. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an ATV accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an ATV accident, the accomplished attorneys at the Foley Law Firm may be able to help. We can identify the negligent parties and pursue compensation for pain, suffering, mental anguish, and other relevant difficulties.
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Contact a Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the attorneys at Foley Law Firm. Serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, Milford, and Pennsylvania clients statewide, a motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm can help you get the full compensation to which you are entitled if you have been the victim of a negligent driver. Arrange a consultation with our skilled team. There is no cost to you for your first consultation. We will evaluate your claim and fight for your rights.
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