When a car collides with a motorcycle, the person on the bike can be injured twice: first by the accident and second by a lack of insurance to pay damages such as medical bills and lost wages. In Pennsylvania, motorcycle riders are not required to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. As a result, you may need to file a personal injury claim against the other driver to recover compensation for your damages.
At the law firm of McCarthy Weisberg Cummings in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, our attorneys have more than 30 years of combined experience standing up for the rights of motorcycle accident victims. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and answer your questions.
Holding the Other Driver Responsible
As long as the other driver is more than 50 percent at fault for the accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. However, your recovery will be reduced by any percent of fault that is assigned to you.
Motorcyclists often pay the price for the negligence of other drivers who:
- Make left-hand turns in front of motorcycles
- Run into a motorcycle that is stopped at a stoplight
- Sideswipe motorcycles when changing lanes
Motorcycle wrecks may also be caused by dangerous highway conditions such as spilled materials from road construction. If you contact us soon enough, our lawyers will begin an immediate investigation to collect and preserve evidence of liability.
Even if the other driver admits responsibility, it's important to preserve evidence such as witness statements and skid marks. The other driver's story can change when it comes time to pay the bill.
Contact Our Pennsylvania Motorcycle Injury Lawyers
For a free initial consultation with one of our Harrisburg motorcycle accident lawyers, call 717.260.3646 or contact us online. We represent clients in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding cities, including Carlisle.
