Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania

“I didn’t see the motorcycle.” Our motorcycle accident lawyers read this line in police reports again and again. At Marzzacco Injury Law, we build motorcycle injury claims around proving what the driver should have seen. We help injured riders across Pennsylvania hold careless drivers accountable.

How Do We Address Bias Against Motorcycle Riders?

Some people have negative assumptions about motorcycle riders, even if they don’t say so. These assumptions can affect how a jury views your case. Our attorneys address this bias directly by using:

• Crash reconstruction experts who use science to show how fast the motorcycle was going
• Your riding history, training certificates, and license records
• Records of your safety gear and bike maintenance to show you were a responsible rider
• Jury questions designed to uncover attitudes about motorcycles
• Witness preparation that keeps the focus on the driver who caused the crash

Many motorcyclists injured in crashes were riding safely when another driver turned into their path. Left-turn crashes cause many serious motorcycle injuries, and drivers often claim they never saw the motorcycle.

Does Pennsylvania No-Fault Coverage Apply to Motorcycle Riders?

Not always. Pennsylvania requires car insurance policies to include first-party medical benefits. However, motorcycle policies don’t have to include this coverage, so many riders don’t have it.

As a result, health insurance often pays first. Our motorcycle accident lawyers work with your health insurance and handle any repayment claims, so medical bills don’t use up most of your settlement.

Pennsylvania’s Partial Helmet Law

Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3525, riders 21 and older don’t have to wear a helmet if they have at least two years of riding experience or have completed an approved safety course. Riders under 21 must wear a helmet. All riders must wear eye protection, no matter their age.

Insurance companies may still bring up helmet use when a rider has a head injury. Our attorneys keep the focus on the driver who failed to yield to the rider.

Dangerous Roads for Motorcycle Riders in Pennsylvania

Many of the crashes we handle happen on certain roads. Riding conditions vary from one part of the state to another:

• Southeastern Pennsylvania: Interstate 95, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Roosevelt Boulevard have heavy traffic and sudden lane changes.
• Central Pennsylvania: Route 283, Route 30, and Interstate 81 have heavy truck traffic, and motorcycles can be hidden in truck blind spots.
• Western Pennsylvania: Route 28, the Parkway East and West, and Interstate 79 have sharp curves and worn pavement.
• Rural and scenic routes: Route 6 near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and roads in the Poconos can have loose gravel, deer, and sudden stops.

In rural areas, it can take longer for emergency help to reach injured riders. Because the time it takes to reach a trauma center can affect recovery, our lawyers document ambulance and transport times in serious injury cases.

Results for Injured Pennsylvania Riders

Our attorneys obtained $1,625,000 for the spouse of a man who was struck by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle in Hershey. We also recovered $1,015,000 for a rider who was paralyzed from the chest down in Northumberland County after a commercial vehicle crew failed to secure a piece of equipment. Every case depends on its own facts.

Don’t Wait to Protect Your Claim

Many riders wait to get help, hoping their injuries will heal or that the driver’s insurance company will treat them fairly. But waiting can hurt your claim. You generally have two years to file a lawsuit, and evidence like skid marks, road damage, and witness memories can fade long before then.

Marzzacco Injury Law will review your crash at no cost before you commit to anything. Call (717) 231-1640 or fill out our contact form online.