Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Motorcycle accidents are scary because motorcycle occupants arent as protected as other vehicle occupants. In the Hazleton, Pennsylvania, area, the motorcycle accident lawyers at The Falvello Law Firm is well acquainted with all the ins and outs of motorcycle accidents.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Almost two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents are caused by automobile drivers turning into the motorcyclists lane, violating the motorcyclists right of way.

Additional causes include:

• Defective vehicles that leak fuel following an accident
• Inexperienced drivers
• Speeding
• Unexpected obstacles

Motorcycles are typically not at fault in motorcycle accidents. It is often the driver of the other vehicle involved, be it a car, truck, or van. It is usually a case of the driver not seeing the motorcycle, but regardless, the driver can still be held liable.

Always Wear a Helmet for Safety

The best thing you can do to ensure your safety while riding a motorcycle is wear a helmet. Even though the Pennsylvania legislature repealed Pennsylvanias helmet law in 2003, it is always a good idea to wear a helmet. According to government studies, wearing a helmet reduces your likelihood of being injured in a crash by 37%.

What to Do if You Are Involved in a Motorcycle Accident

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you should take the following steps:

• Never leave the scene of the accident
• Immediately call the police
• File a police report
• Get immediate medical attention, even if you dont think you are injured. (Injuries sometimes surface at a later time, and you should always get an examination to protect yourself.)
• Obtain information from the other parties involved, including the name of the other driver, address and phone numbers, insurance information, and license numbers (both of the driver and of the vehicle)
• Get any eyewitness information possible at the scene
• Contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer such as those at The Falvello Law Firm, in order to protect your legal rights

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Motorcycle Accident Damages

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to recover certain damages from the negligent (careless) party at fault including, but not limited to:

• Medical expenses from your injury
• Loss of wages or income
• Pain and suffering

In addition, if your loved one died as a result of a motorcycle accident, there may be a case for wrongful death.

After a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney immediately because the statute of limitations (time limit in which you may file a lawsuit) is only two years in Pennsylvania.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, visit our motorcycle accident FAQ page and email us at The Falvello Law Firm in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Our motorcycle accident lawyers are here to assist you through the legal ins and outs of a motorcycle accident lawsuit. We will give you a free, no obligation initial consultation to discuss the facts of your case. And you dont pay anything until we settle your case because we work on a contingency basis. The Falvello Law Firm serves clients in Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.