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Serious Injuries Caused by Motorcycles
Motorcycle accidents are devastating. The victim of the accident, be it a commuter or the rider himself along with the pillion passenger, usually suffer from catastrophic injuries, which are often fatal. Such injuries not only call for expensive and prolonged treatment procedure, but they also leave a lasting mark on everyone’s life. The temporary or permanent loss of movement affects the life and livelihood of the victim and the family. If you or your family members are suffering from the injuries caused by a motorcycle accident, then don’t delay anymore in contacting a professional Washington, PA accident lawyer so that he or she can take care of your claim while you concentrate on healing.
According to the reports of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every year around 3600 motorcycle accidents happen amongst which around 200 are fatal. If the victim survives, he or she sustains various complicated and painful injuries such as:
- Injury in Spine
- Broken neck
- Paralysis, temporary or permanent
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractures
- Burns
- Laceration
The injury, especially burns and its intensity, depends on how many parts of the body remains unexposed. In the case of such injuries, it not only increases the hospital bills, but also affects the economy of a family. If the victim of the accident is an earning member of the family then a loss of wages will add up to the financial burden for the whole family. Hospital, doctor, and pharmacy bills quickly add up. This is why getting the right compensation becomes important so that you can manage the expenses of the treatment. Our Washington, PA injury lawyers will help you present the claim.
What can Cause a Motorcycle Accident?There can be various reasons for motorcycle accidents, including:
- Negligence to abide by the traffic rule
- Violation of right-of-way
- Intoxication while driving
- The absence of universal law for helmet
- Poor road conditions
- Weather
In so many of these accidents the rider is fatally injured. Unlike a passenger vehicle or a car, the motorcycle doesn’t have the advanced safety features like airbags, seatbelts and so on. There is no added protection for the rider apart from the gears he or she will choose to wear. Moreover, in Pennsylvania, riders above 21 years are not legally required to wear helmets. As a result, the risk of deadly injuries increases.
Due to the unique nature of motorcycle accidents, the whole scene is often required to be reconstructed to understand what might have been the main contributory factor for the accident. Depending on the reconstruction of the scene, police reports, medical reports, and other circumstantial evidence will be gathered and prepared by our Washington, PA injury lawyer so that your claim never gets denied by the jury.
To hire a professional Washington, PA accident lawyer, get in touch with us at Horowitz & Logue. With our expertise and years of experience, we will ensure you get the right compensation you deserve. Call us now at (724) 288-9750 to discuss your claim.
