Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

• If I have a motorcycle accident case, will I have to appear in court?
• Am I required to carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage for my motorcycle in Pennsylvania?
• Am I at fault if a car turned left in front of me when I was driving my motorcycle?
• How can I protect my interests if Im involved in a motorcycle accident?
• If Im involved in a motorcycle accident, should I hire a motorcycle accident attorney?

If I have a motorcycle accident case, will I have to appear in court?

Usually you wont have to go to court since many motorcycle accident cases are successfully completed without a lawsuit ever being filed. If a lawsuit is filed, most of them are settled out of court before a trial is ever held.

Even though most motorcycle accident cases are settled out of court, they are the most likely type of vehicle accident cases to actually go to court because insurance companies think the juries biases against motorcyclists will help reduce damage awards if not completely win their cases for them. This is why you need an experienced motorcycle accident attorneys such as those at The Falvello Law Firm handling your case. Such firms can guard against such blatant tactics by insurance companies.

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Am I required to carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage for my motorcycle in Pennsylvania?

No, you arent required to carry either type of coverage on your motorcycle in Pennsylvania. However, if you are involved in a motorcycle accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist and you have refused or reduced your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, you may not be allowed to use that coverage from your automobile insurance policy. This is true even though you paid for the automobiles uninsured or underinsured policy because you didnt have the protection on your motorcycle and that was the vehicle involved in the accident.

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Am I at fault if a car turned left in front of me when I was driving my motorcycle?

Cars making left turns must make sure the road is clear before turning, so if there is an accident the driver of the car that was turning left is almost always responsible. The only exceptions to this rule are if the oncoming vehicle was traveling at excessive speeds or ran a red light.

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How can I protect my interests if Im involved in a motorcycle accident?

There are several actions you should take to make sure that your rights are protected.

• Report the accident to the police immediately after it occurs.
• Get the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and any other pertinent information from any eyewitnesses to the crash.
• If possible, take pictures of the aftermath of the accident from all angles before anything has been moved. Make sure to include pictures of any damage to your motorcycle.
• If you were injured, remember to be careful about what you say about how the accident happened and never admit fault.
• Tell your doctor about any and all injuries that you received from the accident no matter how minor you think they may be.
• Take pictures of any injuries you may have suffered and include any bandages, braces, supports, or casts that are being used for treatment.
• Report your accident to your insurance company. However, remember that you dont need to tell the other drivers insurance company anything..

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If Im involved in a motorcycle accident, should I hire a motorcycle accident attorney?

It is always a good idea to contact a law firm such as The Falvello Law Firm if you are involved in a motorcycle accident (or any vehicle accident). Motorcycle accident attorneys who are experienced in dealing with motorcycle accidents can determine if you have a legal case to claim damages. They also know how to analyze issues surrounding a motorcycle accident such as:

• Liability
• Medical treatment and expenses
• Traffic laws
• Vehicle regulations

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If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, please contact the Falvello Law Firm today to schedule your initial consultation. The Falvello Law Firm serves clients in Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.