Our attorneys include licensed motorcycle riders who know how to ride a bike and are experts at winning motorcycle crash claims. There are no fender-benders when it comes to accidents involving motorcycles. Bike riders may suffer:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Skull fractures
- Spinal injuries such as paralysis
- Wrongful death
- Broken bones
- Internal bleeding
QUESTION & ANSWER FOR MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
If you are a motorcycle rider, then you know there are risks when you hit the roadway. Regardless of how safely you operate your bike, you are vulnerable to the negligent or careless actions of other drivers. Today, we want to look at some of the common questions our Pittsburgh motorcycle accident attorneys are asked at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE BEEN IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
During the latest reporting year in Pennsylvania, there were over 3,000 motorcycle crashes that caused 180 fatalities and over 3,000 injuries. If you have been in a motorcycle accident, the first thing you need to do is seek medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained, no matter how minor they seem.
Please understand that many injuries do not begin to present signs and symptoms until hours or even days after a motorcycle crash. Any gap in treatment from the time of a crash to the time you receive treatment can be used against you by the insurance companies.
While at the scene of a crash, do everything you can to document what happened. This includes taking photographs and obtaining witness names. Our attorneys will get copies of all police reports for the crash.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURY?
Motorcyclists are vulnerable to serious injuries on the roadway. Even when a rider is wearing a helmet, they can still get seriously hurt. A typical passenger vehicle weighs around 4,000 pounds. When a motorcyclist is struck, they usually suffer from two impacts – one with the vehicle and one with the ground.
The most common injuries a motorcyclist suffer from in a crash include:
- Head injuries
- Road rash or lacerations
- Muscle and ligament damage
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ damage or bleeding
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY AFTER A MOTORCYCLE CRASH?
If the motorcycle crash that injured you or a loved one was caused by the negligence or carelessness of another person then you need to secure legal assistance. The insurance company for the other driver will begin calling you soon after a wreck to try to get you to settle for the bottom dollar. Do not make any statements to them until you speak with your attorney or you risk saying something that is harmful to your case, thereby decreasing your recovery. Your calls will be recorded and could be used against you.
Insurance companies do whatever they can to reduce the amount they pay to you. You need an expert Pittsburgh motorcycle lawyer to make sure that your case settles for an amount that compensates you for all of your losses, damages and injuries. for
Your attorney will investigate the crash and work with all parties and insurance companies to ensure you are treated fairly.
LET US HELP YOU
If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle incident, please seek legal assistance immediately. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, we are going to investigate your case so we can secure the compensation you deserve, including:
- All of your medical expenses
- Lost income if you cannot work
- Pain and suffering damages
- Loss of enjoyment of life damages
- Possible punitive damages
When you need a Pittsburgh motorcycle accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 888-988-9467.
Each year, nearly 200 motorcycle riders die in traffic collisions in Pittsburgh and all across Pennsylvania. On a national scale, roughly 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in motorcycle accidents across the United States every year, according to the National Motorcycle Institute.
Statistically speaking, riding a motorcycle is twice as dangerous as getting around a city on foot as a pedestrian because, by contrast, auto accidents kill nearly 100 pedestrians each year in Pennsylvania.
SHOULD YOU HIRE A PITTSBURGH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?
The fact that riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than riding a car and walking on foot is not the only reason why you need an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in Pittsburgh or elsewhere in Pennsylvania by your side if you have been hurt while riding a bike.
As you may or may not know, courts, juries, and insurance companies tend to be biased against motorcyclists in the U.S. Many of them have a prejudice against bikers, thinking that all of them are immature reckless, individuals who risk their own lives to get a thrill out of high speeds.
A Pittsburgh motorcycle accident lawyer from Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman might be the only person who can help you overcome that bias and cut through the layers of prejudiced and stereotypical thinking.
CAN I AFFORD TO HIRE A PITTSBURGH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?
This is an understandable question that many victims ask themselves after being involved in motorcycle accidents. Your financial losses resulting from an accident can be fairly significant. Most people cannot afford to pay a lawyer up front when they have been injured, so we will not charge you a penny unless you get paid compensation for your injuries.
Your initial consultation with our attorneys is free of charge. Our team will review your case and discuss your legal options, so you can obtain free legal advice without bring obligated to hire us. .
More importantly, our attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not charge any attorney fees unless we first recover compensation for you. Our fee is 25% of the compensation we recover for you. Other lawyers charge 40%, nearly half your settlement. We have the lowest advertised fee in the United States, and you will not owe us a penny if we are unable to obtain compensation for your injuries. Our lawyers are experts at determining the value of your economic losses such as lost wages and medical bills, as well as noneconomic damages including your loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering.
WHAT FACTORS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN YOUR MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASE?
There are certain factors that need to be considered in a motorcycle accident case to maximize the amount of money you can recover from the at-fault party (or parties):
- The other motorist’s fault: The vast majority of motorcycle accidents involve a passenger vehicle. If you can demonstrate evidence that the other motorist acted in a negligent, reckless, or careless manner, you may be entitled to compensation. The stronger the evidence, the more likely you are to receive a large personal injury payout.
- Vehicle and gear defects: : Even if the other motorist’s fault has been established, other parties may still be held liable to maximize your compensation. For example, some helmets and other protective gear are defective or faulty, which means the manufacturers of these pieces of equipment might be held accountable for failing to prevent or mitigate a motorcycle accident injury.
- Road conditions: If the driver who caused your crash was drunk, you might be able to proceed with a claim against a bar or restaurant that served them while visibly intoxicated. Every case is different and you need to consult with our attorneys as soon as possible to make sure that evidence crucial to prove your claim is not lost or destroyed.
WHAT DAMAGES WILL A PITTSBURGH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER DEMAND?
Depending on the severity of your injury and the injury’s impact on various aspects of your life, including your personal life and work life, an experienced motorcycle accident attorney in Pittsburgh from Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman can demand the following types of economic and non-economic damages on your behalf:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Loss of companionship
- Reduced quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Inconvenience
- Discomfort
- Damaged or loss of property
That is only a shortlist of the damages that can be pursued in a personal injury case after a motorcycle accident. With a skilled personal injury lawyer by your side, these damages can be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Let our motorcycle crash lawyers from Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman review your case and determine the value of your personal injury claim. Call at 888-988-9467 to get a free consultation.