Many residents of West Chester, Pennsylvania use motorcycles to get around the city and commute to and from work. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are some of the most vulnerable road users because of the lack of protection to shield bodies from the force of impact. That is why a motorcyclist is likely to suffer life-threatening injuries or die when motorcycle accidents occur.
If you or someone you care about has been involved in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct, contact our compassionate and results-driven team at Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney to fight for the compensation you deserve. We provide legal advice and assist motorcycle accident victims and families in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
There are several critical steps to take if you were in a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania:
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to be familiar with motorcycle laws in the state of Pennsylvania. Knowing state laws could help you determine who was responsible for the collision.
When determining fault for a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania, it is essential to understand which party acted negligently. Negligence is a person’s failure to exercise due care under the circumstances. For example, if a driver changes lanes without checking side-view mirrors, ends up striking a motorcycle rider, that driver will be considered negligent due to failure to check surroundings before switching lanes.
In some motorcycle accidents, both parties may share fault for the crash. Pennsylvania follows the doctrine of modified comparative negligence, which allows negligent parties to recover damages unless the degree of fault exceeds 50%. Under this system, recoverable damages are reduced in proportion to a person’s percentage of fault.
Generally, a spouse or another family member will need to establish guardianship or be appointed by the injured party as the “agent” to manage affairs to file a personal injury claim on behalf of the loved one.
If a person dies in a motorcycle accident, surviving family members or the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you were injured or someone you love died in a motorcycle accident in West Chester, Pennsylvania, contact us at Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney to explore your compensation options. We are dedicated to helping motorcycle accident victims and families seek justice and obtain the compensation they need to move forward. Call our office in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to discuss your situation.