For many, riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable way to take in the beauty of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. However, if you ride a motorcycle, you need to remember that you are more vulnerable to injuries.
When you are in a car, truck, or similarly enclosed vehicle, you have some protection in the form of the vehicle’s metal frame when an accident occurs. This is not the case when you are on a motorcycle. If you ever are involved in an accident, your chances of being severely injured are much greater.
You will hopefully never be injured in a motorcycle accident. If you are, however, you might be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and related losses.
Discuss your case for free with a Bucks County motorcycle accident lawyer at Stark & Stark. Our attorneys are bikers themselves and understand the unique circumstances and injuries that a motorcycle accident can involve. Schedule your free legal consultation today.
How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania?
It is extremely important that motorcyclists exercise caution when riding throughout Bucks County. In 2020, 3,503 motorcycle accidents occurred throughout the state of Pennsylvania. As a result of these accidents, 217 people lost their lives.
Causes of Bucks County Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents happen in Bucks County for a number of reasons. The following are among the more common causes:
- Reckless driving, such as speeding
- Driving drunk or driving while drowsy (which can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated)
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Failure to check blind spots prior to changing lanes
- Sharing roads or “splitting lanes” with motorcyclists
- Hazardous road conditions
Regardless of the cause of your motorcycle accident, being involved in one can leave you with serious injuries, such as road rash, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, and more. These injuries can all result in costly medical care and may also be so severe that you are unable to return to work temporarily or indefinitely.
If another driver caused your motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for such losses. Schedule a free legal consultation with a Bucks County motorcycle accident attorney to learn more.
Pursuing Compensation After a Bucks County Motorcycle Accident
It is not uncommon for motorcyclists to find themselves struggling to pay their bills in the aftermath of an accident. However, if a motorcyclist’s injuries and related losses meet certain criteria, they can potentially seek compensation by filing a claim to collect from the insurance of the negligent driver who caused their accident.
The motorcycle accident experts at our Bucks County office can review the details of your crash and help you pursue every avenue possible for compensation.
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How Our Bucks County Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help You
There are a number of ways a Bucks County personal injury attorney can maximize your chances of recovering fair compensation after a motorcycle accident. They include the following:
Conducting an Investigation
It may be unclear who or what caused your motorcycle accident. However, understanding who the at-fault driver may have been can be critical when pursuing compensation for your injuries.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers can investigate the cause of your crash and gather supporting evidence that shows why you may be eligible for compensation. This can include:
- Reviewing police reports
- Interviewing witnesses
- Obtaining medical records
- Watching camera footage
- Consulting experts
Conducting a proper investigation and gathering evidence is challenging for an individual who lacks access to the resources of an established law firm such as Stark & Stark. Fortunately, our Bucks County motorcycle accident attorneys have both the resources and experience necessary to investigate the accident on your behalf.
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Filing Your Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Building a strong case involves a range of tasks. In addition to gathering supporting evidence, you might have to document the extent of your losses, coordinate with medical professionals, fill out paperwork, submit paperwork by certain deadlines, and much more.
This can be a very demanding process. After being injured in a Bucks County motorcycle accident, your main priority should be your recovery. An experienced personal injury attorney can handle these tasks on your behalf, and guide you through every step of the litigation process.
Negotiating With Insurance Companies
You should not expect an insurance company to offer proper compensation the moment you file a claim. There is a good chance an insurer will attempt to convince you to settle for an unreasonably low payout if you work with them directly. There are even scenarios in which insurers deny claims altogether, even if claimants are actually eligible for compensation.
A qualified Bucks County motorcycle accident lawyer understands how insurance companies operate. Although an honest attorney cannot promise that you will receive a specific amount of compensation, your odds of arriving at a fair settlement will be much greater if you have legal representation.
Your lawyer will negotiate aggressively with the insurance companies so you do not have to, and can help you spot unreasonably low offers that you should not accept. If an insurer refuses to compensate you fairly, our motorcycle accident law firm is prepared to fight on your behalf in trial.
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Why Choose Stark & Stark?
Stark & Stark has been providing legal services to injured clients throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region for upwards of 80 years. Our law firm has stayed in business for so long because we consistently strive to deliver the best possible results for each and every client. Our consistent track record of success is proof of that.
Unlike other law firms, Stark & Stark has a team of motorcycle accident attorneys who are riders themselves. They are intimately understanding of the challenges that our clients face and are uniquely qualified to help them in the aftermath of an accident.
To learn more about how one of our Bucks County motorcycle accident lawyers can help you, contact us online or call us at 267-907-9600 to schedule your free legal consultation today. You will only pay for our services if we win your case.
