York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
About Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle Accident
Everyone who has experience riding a motorcycle understands that in a collision with a larger, heavier motor vehicle, the vehicle is going to win. Motorcycles are simply not crashworthy. A collision at any speed is generally going to mean serious injuries for the rider. Worst of all, the at-fault motorist very often blames the rider for the accident. It takes a knowledgeable York personal injury attorney to successfully fight the bias against motorcyclists and prevail.
Injury Attorney in York & Lancaster, PA
In-depth studies of motorcycle accidents and their causes have identified an inability on the part of many motorists to even register the presence of a motorcycle on the road. This failure to "see" a motorcycle causes a lot of trouble at intersections and in moving traffic. Avoiding vehicles which turn right into the path of a rider, or one which suddenly tries to occupy the same space as the motorcycle is a constant challenge for riders. Injuries which commonly result from accidents include:
An investigation into the accident can include taking photographs of the site of the accident, interviewing witnesses, examination of any vehicles, accident reconstruction, along with reviewing police reports and medical reports. A seasoned motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm has successfully handled many such claims for damages for injured riders and held the at-fault motorists accountable.
You may be entitled to a number of types of compensation such as, property damage, medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost wages, future lost income, vocational retraining, pain and suffering, and other directly related expenses. A dedicated personal injury lawyer with our firm aggressively protects your rights to the compensation you are owed. Call Ilkhanoff & Silverstein for a consultation.
For assistance in filing your claim for damages, contact a York motorcycle accident attorney at our firm.