Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Philadelphia or Motorcycle Accident Attorney Philadelphia

The open road offers quite an allure to motorcyclists in Pennsylvania, and the number of motorcyclists in the state has been steadily increasing since 2001. In 2010, the Department of Motor Vehicles reported 837,957 licensed motorcyclists and 397,745 registered motorcycles in the state. With so many motorcyclists in Pennsylvania, it is important that there be dedicated accident attorneys available to help injured riders and their families following a motorcycle accident.

Kreithen, Baron & Carpey has become a law firm nationally known for protecting the rights of motorcycle accident victims in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

Motorcycle Helmets

Under Pennsylvania’s helmet law (75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 3525), riders are not required to wear helmets if they are over 21 years of age and have completed the state’s motorcycle safety course. However, even though helmets are not mandatory for all riders, the risk of getting into an accident is the same for everyone.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports that one out of every five motorcycle crashes result in head or neck injuries, and that riders wearing helmets are 50 percent less likely to be seriously injured in a crash than those not wearing helmets. This makes use of a helmet vital. And even though helmet use might be optional for some, all riders are required by Pennsylvania state law to wear eye protection while operating a motorcycle. Use of goggles is a fine means to protect your eyes, but a good helmet will come equipped with an effective faceshield.

Motorcycle Insurance

In Pennsylvania, no motorcycle rider can be subject to the limited tort threshold. This means that if you are injured while riding your motorcycle, no restriction is placed on your ability to bring a claim for money damages that you can receive for pain and suffering. You will nonetheless be restricted in the amount you can claim dependent on the insurance coverage the at-fault defendant carried on his or her insurance policy, and whether you purchased uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in sufficient amounts to protect you.

Uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage protects the rider in the event that they are injured by a person who doesn’t have enough – or any – insurance to cover the claim. Riders should always add medical expense coverage to their motorcycle policies as well.

Motorcycle Accidents and Motorcycle Injuries

The Department of Motor Vehicles reports that the period between 2009 and 2010 saw a 9 percent increase in motorcycle related fatalities and a 7.5 percent increase in motorcycle related injuries. When a motorcyclist is involved in any type of accident, the injuries are usually more serious than if involved in a crash while driving or occupying other types of vehicles, even if safety gear is worn. Serious injuries can include broken bones and other fractures, internal hemorrhaging, spinal chord injuries, and brain injuries. These types of injuries can affect a motorcycle rider for the rest of his or her life.

Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Philadelphia

Medical bills, rehabilitation therapy, and lost wages are all very costly. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney in Philadelphia can help victims again enjoy quality of life. Stuart A. Carpey is committed to protecting injured motorcyclists’ legal rights and providing quality legal services to motorcyclists and their families. Call toll free at 1-800-422-8286 to set up a free consultation with a nationally known motorcycle accident attorney in Philadelphia!

Also consider requesting free copies of Stuart Carpey’s books Purchasing Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania and the 10 Biggest Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Accident Case.