Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle riders are among the most at-risk motorists on the road today. They typically suffer severe injury or die in motorcycle accidents, if for no other reason than motorcycles rarely shield bikers during impact. Our Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyers at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. vigorously protect the rights of motorcycle riders and their loved ones when accidents result in serious injury or death.
Motorcycle accident statistics
The Governor's Highway Safety Association reported that motorcycle fatalities dropped two percent in 2010, after dropping 16 percent in 2009. This is encouraging for bikers.
The most comprehensive motorcycle accident study conducted to date (The Hurt Report) found that the major cause of motorcycle accidents was the other motorists' failure to detect motorcycles.
As cell phone use and texting gain in popularity, increasing numbers of motorists become distracted while driving. Distracted driving does not bode well for motorcyclists, who were already in danger prior to modern devices. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Automotive Sampling, police reports showed a seven to 11 percent increase for fatal crashes involving distracted drivers from 2005 to 2009.
Ensuring coverage for damages
Most people want an accident lawsuit to render justice and cover their damages, including the following:
- Hospital and other doctor bills
- Lost wages
- Diminished future income
- Vehicle damages
- Monetary value for pain and suffering
- Other related expenses
This compensation does not seem like much to ask for when another party is responsible for your injury. After all, lawsuits exist to hold liable parties accountable. However, insurance companies are often reluctant to cover expenses, and most lawsuits come down to negotiations between the injured party and the at-fault party’s insurance companies.
Like any other business, insurance companies focus on making profits. Insurance corporations engage in business analysis and hire legal teams to protect their interests. Low accident payouts are a means of guarding their bottom lines.
Obtaining an experienced Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer is well worth your while. Through successful lawsuits, seasoned attorneys discover insurance company tactics, devise effective strategies of their own, and acquire a reputation for prevailing against insurance representatives. Most cases settle favorably at the negotiating table, although when a fair settlement is not forthcoming, a successful lawyer can resort to trial.
Contact a Philadelphia motorcycle accident attorney today
At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers help accident victims and their families recover the monetary damages to which they are entitled. Call us at 215-989-4180 or email us online. We look forward to discussing your case.
