Riding down the highway on your motorcycle, it’s the perfect Saturday afternoon. Bright blue skies serve as a calming backdrop to the stretch of highway in front of you and rows of seemingly never ending trees preparing for their seasonal transformation stand guard at your left and right. The cool September breeze gently whips at your body.
This relaxing ride can quickly become a nightmare when another vehicle on the road is negligent and fails to properly recognize the motorcycle resulting in serious injury and even death.
When searching for an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in the Bucks County region, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Montgomery County, you can rely on the experienced counsel of the Law Offices of Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman & Nash. We understand the gravity of these grim situations. Our law firm provides comprehensive representation, experience, and knowledge to help you get through this serious and sometimes complex legal situation.
We also believe in education so here are some legal and safety issues you should know with regard to motorcycle accidents.
Liability
Liability in motorcycle accidents can usually be attributed to negligence. This means that a driver does not exercise reasonable care and acts in a careless or thoughtless manner. When determining negligence, the driver’s actions must be compared to those of a reasonable person. Negligence can include failing to check mirrors before changing lanes and speeding through a stop sign or traffic light.
Determining Damages
Motorcycle accidents can cause many serious injuries such as broken bones, road rash, severe brain damage and damage to your back, neck and spinal cord. With experienced representation, you can recover all damages caused by the negligent driver. By proving the other party’s negligence, we can help you recoup your losses. This includes:
- Lost wages
- Future lost earnings
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Medical bills
- Damaged property
In the tragic event of a loss of life, we will provide sensitive and thorough representation and make sure close family members receive compensation for emotional pain and lost financial support.
Motorcycle Safety
Practicing motorcycle safety is paramount since on a motorcycle you are more exposed than the average driver. We encourage you to practice safe habits and adhere to the law. According to Pennsylvania and New Jersey law, you also must sometimes wear state-approved headgear and eye protection, or you may be subject to fines.
If you wish to learn more information or are in need of a Montgomery County motorcycle lawyer, give us a call at 215-259-5958 or visit online for a free initial consultation.
