Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyers – Serving Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties, and All of Western Pennsylvania
Motor vehicle drivers have a responsibility to exercise a reasonable level of care and share the road with motorcyclists. However,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there were 76,000 motorcycle accident injuries in 2004. Due to
the high level of exposure motorcyclists endure, accidents are often devastating.
At the Travis Law firm, our motorcycle accident lawyers protect the victims of motor vehicle accidents, have a thorough understanding
of Pennsylvania’s relevant traffic laws, and have the experience and know-how necessary
to build a strong motorcycle accident lawsuit.
The period after a motorcycle accident is chaotic. There is a flood of insurance forms, police reports, and medical bills. Serious
motorcycle accidents can end your riding days or alter the rest of your life. Drivers and passengers of a car are shielded by
the car’s exterior, but motorcyclists do not have anything protecting them from the car or road. The Travis Law Firm represents motor
vehicle accident victims and will hold careless or reckless drivers responsible for their actions.
Those who have suffered serious motorcycle accident injuries can count on our lawyers – serving Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties,
and all of Western Pennsylvania – to provide trustworthy representation and see your case through to the end. We can also help
those family members who have lost loved ones to wrongful death. If you have sustained
motorcycle accident injuries and are a victim of a motor vehicle accident, contact our Erie and
Edinboro, Pennsylvania offices today. Our esteemed motorcycle accident lawyer, Grant
C. Travis, will evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible for compensation.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries:
Motorcycle crashes are common – particularly among beginning riders. Crash analyses show that head and neck injuries account for
a majority of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists.
- Severe road rash
- Multiple broken bones
- Brain injuries
- Traumatic amputation
- Neck and back injuries
- Paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
- Wrongful death
Motorcycle accident injuries can be caused by a number of factors, including defective roadway designs, poor weather conditions,
product defects (tires or defective helmets), and the recklessness or negligence of other drivers. If you or a family member
has suffered motorcycle accident injuries, contact the Travis Law Firm today. Our motorcycle
accident lawyers from Erie and Edinboro, Pennsylvania can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Motorcycle Accident Facts and Statistics:
- In 2004, 4,008 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in America.
- Motorcyclists were about 32 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and six
times more likely to be injured.
- One out of every five motorcycle crashes result in head or neck injuries.
- Motorcyclists represent one percent of traffic but account for 19 percent of motor vehicle deaths and serious injuries.
- Most crashes happen on short trips (less than five miles long), just a few minutes after starting out.
- Helmeted motorcyclists are three times more likely to survive head injuries than those not wearing helmets.
- Helmets reduce the number and severity of head injuries by 50 percent.
- Most motorcycle accidents occur at speeds slower than 30 mph.
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Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Laws:
Pennsylvania state law requires helmets except for motorcyclists who are 21 and over who have had their motorcycle license
at least two years, or who have completed an approved rider safety course. Additionally motorcycles are required to use their
headlights in the daytime.
Often motorcycle accident victims have to overcome bias or mistrust that an accident between a motorcycle and another motor vehicle
is likely the fault of an inexperienced, careless, or reckless motorcyclist. Our motorcycle accident lawyers at the Travis Law
Firm will build a strong case for injured motorcyclists. We know Pennsylvania traffic regulations. We have delivered financial
compensation. Contact our Erie or Edinboro offices if you need an exceptional motorcycle accident
lawyer.
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What to do at the Scene of a Motorcycle Accident
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, follow these general guidelines of what to do at the scene:
- Remain at the scene of the motorcycle accident.
- Call the police immediately or have someone call the police for you
- File a police report as soon as the officers arrive.
- Seek immediate medical attention, even if you think you are not injured. You may have injuries that will come to light later.
- Get the license number, personal and insurance details, and name of the other driver involved.
- Ask for the details of any witnesses present at the motorcycle accident scene.
- Contact the Travis Law Firm.
For more information on what to do at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, visit
our auto accidents page.
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If you or a loved one is the victim of a motorcycle accident and has suffered serious injuries, contact
our motorcycle accident injury lawyers today. Serving Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties, and all of Western Pennsylvania,
our trustworthy legal team will represent your best interests. Also check out our motor
vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful
death pages. We will provide aggressive, knowledgeable representation. Contact the Travis Law Firm for additional information.
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