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Were you injured in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident? Call Flager Law for a free case evaluation: (215) 953-5200.
Pennsylvania motorcycle accident lawyers at Flager Law have represented injured riders across the state for more than three decades. Motorcycle riders face automatic bias from drivers, juries, and insurance adjusters. The assumption is always that the rider was speeding or weaving. Often, the truth is the opposite. We fight that bias with evidence, with reconstruction experts, and with a deep understanding of Pennsylvania motorcycle law. The consultation is free, and you owe nothing unless we win.
Motorcycle cases are different from car cases in critical ways. Pennsylvania’s limited tort election does not apply to motorcyclists, which means full pain and suffering damages are always available regardless of insurance choice. Many lawyers do not understand this. We do, and we use it to our clients’ advantage on every case.
In addition, we have handled motorcycle cases across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, Lancaster, and beyond. We have built working relationships with motorcycle crash reconstruction experts who understand counter-steering, lean angles, and reaction time. We bring in the right experts when the facts demand it.
Call 911 and accept medical care. Major Pennsylvania trauma centers include Penn Trauma in Philadelphia, Hershey Medical Center, Allegheny General in Pittsburgh, Lehigh Valley Hospital, and Geisinger in Danville. Internal injuries and concussions are common after motorcycle wrecks even when nothing feels obviously wrong.
Document the scene if you are able. Photograph your bike, your gear, the other vehicle, skid marks, debris, and traffic signals. Get witness contact information. Then stay off social media until your case resolves. Defense lawyers scour Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for content they can use against you.
Motorcycle wrecks tend to produce severe injuries because the rider has no protective cage. We handle traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, road rash and skin grafts, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, knee and ankle injuries, and amputations. Wrongful death cases are also unfortunately common.
Recovery is usually long and expensive. We work with life care planners and vocational economists to project future medical costs and lost earning capacity. That projection becomes part of the demand we present to the insurance company. We do not settle until the number covers what you will actually need.
We attack the bias head on. We document your safety record, your gear, your training, your speed, and your conduct on the day of the crash. Helmet camera footage, witness statements, and crash reconstruction often prove that the driver, not the rider, caused the wreck.
Then we pursue every available source of recovery. The at-fault driver’s liability policy is the first source. If their limits are too low, we look to your underinsured motorist coverage. We also check for employer liability and roadway design defects when those are factors. For local detail, see our county-level motorcycle pages for Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery.
Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including motorcycle accident cases. Wrongful death claims also run on a two-year clock. Some claims involving government vehicles or government-maintained roads may have shorter notice deadlines.
Pennsylvania does not require helmets for riders 21 and older with at least two years of experience or completion of an approved motorcycle safety course. Whether you wore a helmet does not bar your recovery, though insurers may try to argue it increased the severity of head injuries. We address that argument directly. More importantly, Pennsylvania’s limited tort election does not apply to motorcycles, which means your pain and suffering damages are not capped.
Pennsylvania law allows injury victims to recover several categories of damages. The first is medical expenses, including emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stays, follow-up care, physical therapy, prescriptions, and assistive devices. Catastrophic injuries from a motorcycle accident often require surgery, long-term rehabilitation, and assistive equipment, all of which carry significant costs that we make sure are accounted for.
Next, you can recover lost wages and lost earning capacity. If the motorcycle accident kept you out of work, that lost income is recoverable. If your injuries limit your future ability to earn, vocational economists can project that lost capacity over your remaining work life. We work with those experts on serious cases.
Finally, Pennsylvania allows recovery for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and in qualifying cases, loss of consortium for a spouse. These non-economic damages are real and substantial. We document them carefully so the insurance company cannot dismiss them.
In serious-injury cases, future damages often outweigh the immediate medical bills. Long-term physical therapy, future surgeries, home modifications, in-home care, and reduced earning capacity all need to be calculated and proven. We work with treating physicians and life care planners to project those future costs accurately. The insurer must pay for what your injury will cost over its full duration, not just what has been billed so far.
Insurance companies are businesses. Their goal is to close claims for as little money as possible. After a motorcycle accident, expect a quick call from an adjuster offering to settle for a small amount before you even know the full extent of your injuries. That first offer is almost always a fraction of fair value. Do not accept it without legal advice.
Adjusters also use recorded statements and social media surveillance to build a defense. They may ask seemingly friendly questions that are actually designed to lock you into a story that hurts your case later. They also scan public posts looking for photos or videos that contradict your reported injuries. We handle every communication with the insurer so these tactics cannot derail your claim.
In addition, insurers sometimes delay processing in hopes that injured victims will give up and accept less. We do not let delay become a weapon. We push the claim forward on a steady schedule, and we file suit when an insurer refuses to engage in good faith.
No. Pennsylvania’s limited tort election applies to private passenger automobiles only. Injured motorcyclists may pursue full pain and suffering damages regardless of the tort election on any auto policy. This is one of the most important things to know after a Pennsylvania motorcycle wreck.
Pennsylvania does not require helmets for adult riders who meet experience or training requirements. The absence of a helmet does not bar recovery, but insurers may argue it increased the severity of head injuries. We address that argument with medical evidence and case law.
Pennsylvania’s general statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the crash. Claims involving government vehicles or roadways may have shorter notice deadlines. Call us promptly to protect your rights.
Yes. We are based in Bensalem and serve riders across Pennsylvania and into southern New Jersey. We have handled motorcycle cases on every major Pennsylvania highway and in every kind of road environment, from city streets to country routes.
Nothing up front. We handle every injury case on a contingency basis, which means our fee comes only out of the recovery we win for you. If we do not recover anything, you do not owe a fee. The initial consultation is also always free.
Timelines vary widely. A clear-liability case with moderate injuries may settle in a few months once medical treatment is complete. A disputed case or one involving serious injuries may take a year or longer, especially if it has to go through litigation. We push for the fastest fair result, never the fastest result.
Pennsylvania riders deserve a firm that understands motorcycle law and motorcycle culture. Call Flager Law at (215) 953-5200 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.
