There is nothing like the thrill of riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents happen more frequently and in general their operators suffer more significant injuries and fatalities than those in car accidents. Please see the following information from the Insurance Information Institute: Motorcycles are by their nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles. They are also less visible to other drivers and pedestrians and less stable than four-wheel vehicles. Operating a motorcycle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills than those used in driving four-wheel vehicles. Motorcyclists and their passengers are more vulnerable to the hazards of weather and road conditions than drivers in closed vehicles. In 2017, 5,172 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes, down 3 percent from 5,337 in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2017, motorcyclists were 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled. Note: statistics on fatal motorcycle crashes are also available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. Motorcycle accident cases are complicated and should be handled by an experienced lawyer. Remember: the insurance company’s goal is to pay as little as possible, and you should have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side to make sure you get what you deserve.

Every accident and each person’s injuries are different. The settlement range depends on many factors, including how the accident happened, the injuries you suffered, the treatment you need, the effect on your ability to perform daily activities and your job, income losses, permanence of injury, and problems you will face in the future. We make sure that we obtain the best evidence of our clients’ injuries and damages so that they receive the highest possible offers from the insurance companies.

There is no typical amount for pain and suffering recovery in a motorcycle accident case. Such recovery depends on the specifics, such as the injuries, treatment, severity and length of symptoms, and amount of losses and disruption in the victim’s life. Our job is to make sure that the evidence showing our clients’ pain and suffering, both past and future, is fully developed and submitted in the case, so that they receive the highest possible recovery for pain and suffering.

Settling your motorcycle accident claim by yourself can be difficult and risky. Without an attorney, you may end up settling for less than the full value, and you may not realize the legal technicalities that could hurt your ability to recover full damages. Insurance companies often try to rush you to settle before you realize the full extent of your injuries and before you have a chance to get an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you and get you full compensation.

After you are hurt in a motorcycle accident, you should seek medical treatment promptly and follow the health care providers’ recommendations. You should also consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to learn about your rights, insurance coverages, and legal options. Consultations with Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo for motorcycle accidents are always free with no obligation.

Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey have comparative negligence laws that allow you to recover damages as long as you were not more at fault than the other party. Your damages will be reduced by the percentage you are considered at fault. For example, if you suffered $100,000 in damages and were 50% at fault, and the other party was also 50% at fault, the other party or their insurance company should pay you $50,000. If you were in a motorcycle accident and there is a dispute over who was at fault, please contact us for a free consultation.

If someone caused an accident while texting and driving, they violated the law and did so knowing they were putting others at great risk of harm. Their conduct was not only negligent; it was reckless. Drivers who text and drive can be sued for negligence and are subject to additional damages because of their recklessness.