Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycling is increasingly popular in the United States, especially with growing financial pressures and rising gas costs. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents often accompany this popular form of transportation, disrupting or even ending lives and causing billions of dollars in damages every year. The National Highway Traffic Administration (NTHSA) estimates that 4,000 deaths and around 76,000 injuries take place every year due to motorcycle accidents.

Though motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania have a variety of causes, common causes include unsafe road conditions, inclement weather, defective motorcycle parts, driver fatigue, drunk drivers, and driver error. The latter is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents. Some passenger vehicles simply don't understand the rules of the road and may hit a motorcycle while changing lanes, may disregard their presence on the road, or ignore right-of-way laws. Unfortunately, the toll is usually on the side of the motorcyclist in these cases. Due to the inherent lack of protection while on a motorcycle, catastrophic injury often occurs, ranging from broken bones and minor lacerations and bruises to disfigurement, brain injury, paralysis and even death.

Insurance companies often get involved after PA motorcycle accidents and try to provide a “quick fix” settlement to the victim in exchange for dismissal of any legal action. However, this can be cold comfort to a victim who may experience a lifelong need for medical care as a result of the motorcycle accident. With operations, extensive rehabilitation, and medication often a daily necessity for injured motorcyclists, insurance settlements are often not enough. Luckily, the law allows victims to file civil lawsuits in which they seek monetary compensation for their injuries and take the negligent parties to task for their role in the victim's injury.

At Cherry Fieger Marciano, we understand the severity of Philadelphia motorcycle accidents and their life-changing effects. We also understand the law inside and out, and our track record is one of success, with positive verdicts and settlements for our many personal injury clients. We have what it takes to conduct discovery, gather appropriate testimony, stand up for you in court, and get the compensation you deserve - and we are offering a free case consultation today. Call today - your consultation is completely confidential and free of charge.

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