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Types of Motorcycle Accidents

16. Types of Motorcycle Accidents1A motorcycle accident may seem simple since many of them look the same. When coming upon an accident, the motorcycle is usually on its side and the rider has been thrown from the bike, the bike is on top of them, or they fell off the bike at some point between the cause of the accident and the bike coming to a stop.

The truth is that these accidents have different types and the type is very important when determining fault in an accident so that the victim can pursue meaningful compensation in the accident. At Brotherly Law, we will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident in order to build a strong injury claim for you. It is through this claim that you can recover meaningful compensation for the monetary damages done to you.

Common Motorcycle Accident Types

A motorcycle accident has many faces, as the cause can determine the type of accident. The type is something that is very important when building your case. The following is a list of the different motorcycle accident types:

  • Single motorcycle accident – This is a motorcycle accident involving just one motorcycle. In this case, another driver is not negligent, but the accident may have been the result of faulty tires or a mechanical defect.
  • Multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes – More than one vehicle is involved in the crash and someone is going to be deemed at fault. Usually, an accident is one automobile versus the motorcycle, but a motorcycle can be involved in a crash consisting of more than one motor vehicle. A pileup on a highway is a good example of this.
  • Defective motorcycle part accident – This goes hand-in-hand with a single motorcycle accident. However, the motorcycle may collide with another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist if a component of the motorcycle fails.
  • Road debris – If a garbage truck or a truck carrying a load loses some of that load and it lands in the road in front of a motorcyclist, the motorcyclist may crash if they run over the debris or swerve to miss it.
  • Intersection accident – Unfortunately, intersection accidents are common, as motorists may pull put into an intersection and cut off a motorcyclist. When this happens, the motorcyclist may hit the side of the car, causing the biker to become airborne and hit the pavement. Many head and back injuries result from this type of accident.
  • Improper lane switching – If a motorist switches lanes without seeing a motorcyclist, they can run the motorcycle off of the road.

It is important for all parties to exercise safety on the road. Motorcyclists are aware that motorists may forget about them on the roads, but that doesn’t necessarily prevent tragedy.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Laws

16. Types of Motorcycle Accidents2Pennsylvania motorcycle laws are in place to help motorcyclists. Helmet laws are especially helpful in that they mandate at what age a person should wear a helmet. However, the law is somewhat lax and that has resulted in more head injuries in each type of motorcycle accident. The lack of a helmet can actually make a motorcycle accident case even more complicated because the insurance company can argue that a person contributed to the severity of their injuries by not wearing the proper protection.

At Brotherly Law, we have a very intimate knowledge of the laws in Pennsylvania. This knowledge and our skill allow us to negotiate with insurance companies in order to secure meaningful compensation for our clients. Regardless of the type of accident, there is one result that we strive for and that is you and your family being able to put the accident behind you as you heal.

Representation by Attorneys Well-Versed in all Types of Motorcycle Accidents

When you hire a personal injury attorney to handle your motorcycle case, you don’t want just any attorney. Instead, you want one who has experience handling motorcycle accident cases of all types. At Brotherly Law, we have the record and experience in handling many accident types and we are able to put that experience to work for you. To learn more about your rights and options, call us at (215) 545-8500 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

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