Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Pennsylvania

Motorcycle accidents frequently involve severe injuries: broken bones, road rash, and traumatic brain injuries. That may mean you deserve substantial financial compensation for your significant losses. However, the insurance company may try to take advantage of you in order to reduce the damages you can recover. Working with a motorcycle accident attorney in Pennsylvania can increase your odds of getting the compensation you deserve.

Common Types of Motorcycle Accidents:

• Drivers failing to yield at intersections, one of the most frequent causes of motorcycle crashes
• Lane-splitting or unsafe passing maneuvers that put motorcyclists in danger
• “Dooring” accidents when parked drivers suddenly open their doors into a rider’s path
• Speeding or reckless driving by other motorists, leaving riders with little chance to avoid impact
• Hazardous road conditions such as potholes, debris, or uneven pavement
• Limited visibility accidents at night or in poor weather, when motorcycles are harder to see
• Unsafe driver maneuvers of other vehicles who do not see the motorcycle

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries:

• Road rash and severe skin abrasions that may require skin grafts or lead to lasting scarring

• Broken bones in the arms, legs, and ribs, often needing surgery or months of recovery

• Traumatic brain injuries with the potential for lifelong consequences

• Spinal cord injuries that may result in partial or full paralysis

• Internal organ damage that may not be immediately obvious but can be life-threatening

• Amputations caused by crushing injuries in high-speed or severe crashes

• Catastrophic injury and Wrongful Death
• Psychological trauma
• Emotional distress
• PTSD
• Depression and Anxiety
• Internal injuries, including bleeding, bruising and organ damage
• Nerve damage
• Tendon injuries
• Concussion
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Fractures/broken bones
• Sprains, strains and other soft tissue injuries

Motorcycle Injury Cases We Can Handle

At Flager Law, we handle motorcycle accident claims for clients throughout Pennsylvania.

Any time you suffer injuries in a motorcycle accident, contact us to learn more about the compensation you deserve and how you can fight to protect your rights.

How a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Helps

Having a motorcycle accident lawyer on your side can make it much easier to secure the compensation you deserve after an accident. A motorcycle accident lawyer can:

• Make sure you understand your rights, including the compensation you deserve for injuries you sustained in the accident
• Communicate with the insurance company on your behalf, decreasing uncertainty and avoiding any statements that could interfere with the compensation you deserve
• Collect, gather, and preserve evidence on your behalf
• Put together a comprehensive claim that showcases both liability for the accident and the full damages you sustained in order to get the compensation you deserve

While motorcycle accident claims typically settle out of court, if you do have to go to court to file your claim, working with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can make it much easier to show your side of the claim, including the full extent of the injuries you sustained. In fact, most clients find that they recover more damages with an attorney on their side, even after legal fees.

What to Expect From Our Firm

At Flager Law, we start with a free consultation that will ensure that we understand all the relevant and important facts of your claim, including the injuries you sustained, the treatment you need, the long-term consequences of your injuries, and the factors that led to the accident.

Once we take your case, we will conduct a thorough investigation into your motorcycle accident and gather evidence related to your injuries. That can mean:

• Reviewing the police report
• Investigating scene of the accident
• Reviewing your medical records and expenses
• Gathering witness statements
• Working with expert witnesses to establish either liability for the accident or the extent of the injuries and damages you sustained

We will then draft a demand package for the insurance company that lays out the full compensation you deserve based on the damages you sustained in the accident. We will take over interactions with the insurance company, removing that stress from your shoulders. Negotiation will continue until you and the insurance company arrive at an agreement. If the insurance company agrees to a reasonable offer that you choose to accept, Your case will be over. However, if we not arrive at a reasonable agreement, we will represent you in court. We fight aggressively on behalf of all our clients, protecting their rights and raising the odds that they will recover fair compensation for their losses.

The Representation You Deserve

Insurance companies often have large legal teams that will aggressively fight to reduce the insurance company’s financial liability after a motorcycle accident. You deserve equally determined legal representation, fighting to maintain your best interests. If you suffered injuries in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident, reach out to Flager Law today to learn more about your rights and receive your free consultation.