Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Attorney links
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PA MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEY
Why should I hire a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney to represent me after a motorcycle crash?
- The driver's insurance adjuster is paid to do 2 things: settle your Pennsylvania motorcycle accident claim as soon as possible and, for the LEAST amount of money.
- With whom would he rather negotiate - a PA attorney who has handled over 1,000 personal injury cases or an unrepresented injury victim?
Why is Attorney Newell the right Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney for my case?
- EXPERIENCE: Attorney Newell has represented PA personal
injury victims for over 28 years.
- SERVICE: Visit CLIENT REVIEWS to read what his Pennsylvania
motorcycle accident clients have said about his
commitment to personal service.
- EXCLUSIVITY: Attorney Newell ONLY represents PA personal injury
victims.
- KNOWLEDGE: He receives 3 email updates EACH DAY to keep him
current on Pennsylvania legal news.
Please CONTACT ME to have a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney with 28 years of experience review your PA motorcycle accident claim.
MOTORCYCLE MEDICAL BILLS
A car cut me off on Rt. 611 near Stroudsburg, PA. The Pennsylvania motorcycle accident left me with unpaid medical bills. Is medical coverage a required part of my Harley's insurance policy?
- No. There is no mandatory medical insurance coverage on Pennsylvania motorcycle policies.
- Some insurance companies do provide motorcycle owners with the option of paying for health insurance coverage.
I was riding my 'cycle on Rt.145 in Allentown PA when I was involved in a motorcycle accident. Will my car insurance policy pay for my medical bills after this Pennsylvania motorcycle crash?
- No. The PA Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law prevents motorcycle riders from obtaining PA medical insurance coverage thru their automobile insurance policy.
A motorcycle crash happened when a car pulled out in front of my HOG on Rt. 113 near Perkasie, PA. Who will pay for my medical bills if I can't use my car insurance policy?
- If you have private medical insurance, they will pay the medical bills. Your PA motorcycle attorney will demand reimbursement for any co-pays or deductibles you must pay.
- If you don't have private health insurance coverage, those medical expenses will be included as a part of the overall settlement of your motorcycle case.
I was a passenger on a Kawasaki motorcycle. The rider lost control of his bike on Route 313 near Quakertown PA resulting in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident. Can my automobile insurance policy pay for my medical bills?
- No. Under PA law, passengers are treated the same as riders. Therefore, your car insurance company can not pay your medical bills.
- Your private health insurance coverage would be responsible for your medical expenses.
Please visit MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT RESULTS for Attorney Newell's Pennsylvania motorcycle accident case summaries.
DEALING WITH INSURANCE CO.
After my motorcycle accident on Rt. 22 near Bethlehem PA, the defendant's car insurance company called me and asked me to give a recorded statement. Should I give it to them?
- No. You do not have any legal obligation to do so.
- Their insurance company is only looking out for their insured's legal interests.
- Your PA motorcycle accident lawyer can protect your legal rights while also providing the car insurance company with information needed to complete its investigation.
I was riding my motorcycle on Route 611 near Easton PA when I was hit by a car. Should I sign the medical release form that the defense adjuster sent to me?
- No. He might claim that the form only allows him to get your current Pennsylvania motorcycle accident medical records.
- Don't trust him. Many times these forms have fine print language which allows them to get any records they want with no restrictions.
- Attorney Newell never permits his PA motorcycle accident clients to sign medical release forms drafted by the defendant's insurance company.
Please see HOME for information regarding Attorney Newell's experience and qualifications to represent Pennsylvania motorcycle accident victims.
PA MOTORCYCLE LAWS
Two Gold Wing Honda motorcycles were riding side by side on Rt. 309 near Lansdale, PA when there was a motorcycle accident. In Pennsylvania, is it legal for two motorcycle riders to operate their motorcycles in the same travel lane?
- Yes. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code does permit two motorcycles to be driven two abreast in the same lane.
I was hit by a motorcycle on Route 313 by Quakertown PA. The rider was wearing headphones. Is that legal?
- No. Section 3314 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code prohibits the use of headphones or earphones by a PA motorcycle rider.
- The only exception is a communications headset which permits the rider to speak with his/her passenger.
Can an ATV driver legally drive their ATV on a Pennsylvania public street or highway?
- It is illegal to operate an all-terrain vehicle on a Pennsylvania public road unless 1 of 2 very specific exceptions exists:
- A government agency specifically permits it in a declared state of emergency, or
- Crossing a public street or highway with strict compliance by the ATV operator with four specific requirements set forth in the PA Vehicle Code.
Please go to CLIENT REVIEWS to obtain information regarding the experiences of some of Attorney Newell's former motorcycle accident clients.
MOTORCYCLE UNINSURED CLAIM
I had a PA motorcycle accident on Route 313 by Doylestown PA with a car that was uninsured. Who makes a payout for my pain & suffering due to my injuries?
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If you paid for uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on your motorcycle policy, your Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney will make a UM claim on your behalf.
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If you did not pay for uninsured motorist coverage on your motorcycle policy, you could try to make a UM claim on your auto policy. However, most car insurance policies have exclusions which could prevent an uninsured motorist claim after your motorcycle crash.
Please go to UNINSURED MOTORIST SETTLEMENT for case summaries in Pennsylvania motor vehicle accidents involving an uninsured motorist.
PA MOTORCYCLE LOST WAGES
I was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-78 near Easton PA and I'm out of work. Who pays for my lost wages?
Why not CONTACT ME to have a PA motorcycle attorney who has represented personal injury victims since 1981 investigate your motorcycle accident claim?
PA HELMET REQUIREMENTS
When does Pennsylvania law require a motorcycle rider to wear a helmet?
- In PA, a rider must wear a helmet if you are in any one of these categories:
- Under the age of 21
- 21 or older - but licensed to operate a motorcycle for less than two full calendar years
- 21 or older and did not complete a motorcycle rider safety course approved by Penn Dot or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
When does the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code require motorcycle passengers to wear a helmet?
- In PA any motorcycle passenger under the age of 21 must wear a helmet.
What impact has PA's new laws on helmet use had on Pennsylvania motorcycle accident injuries?
- According to a June 13, 2008 article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, a report from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center stated that there was a 32% increase in PA motorcycle related head injuries in the 2 years after mandatory use of helmets was repealed.
- Researchers also noted a 42% increase in head injury hospitalizations, while hospital charges for Pennsylvania motorcycle accident related head injuries jumped 132 percent.
Are there any specific examples of helmets saving motorcycle riders' lives?
- A July 2009 article in the Reading Eagle reported on a Berks County PA motorcycle accident involving Amity Twp. Supervisor Richard L. Gohey.
- Mr. Gohey lost control of his motorcycle trying to avoid a truck that had turned right in front of him.
- He went over the handlebars, landing on the road. The cyclist credits his helmet with saving his life as his doctors said the helmet prevented severe if not lethal head injuries.
Please see MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT RESULTS for some of Attorney Newell's motorcycle accident settlements.
PA MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER
I was a passenger in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident on the PA Turnpike by Quakertown PA. Who pays for my medical bills?
- 99% of motorcycle owners do not have optional medical insurance coverage on their motorcycle policy.
- Automobile insurance policies exclude coverage if you are hurt in a motorcycle crash.
- Your private health insurance will most likely be the source of your medical coverage.
Please visit WHY ATTORNEY NEWELL to read about his qualifications to serve as your PA motorcycle accident lawyer.
PA MOTORCYCLE STATS
What is the trend for motorcycle accident deaths in Pennsylvania?
- While the total number of deaths involving all motor vehicles is declining, motorcycle deaths are increasing.
- In 2008, 239 occupants of motorcycles died. In 2007, the number of deaths was 225. In 2006, there were 187 motorcycle related fatalities.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CONSULT
Will Attorney Newell come to my home to talk to me about my Pennsylvania motorcycle accident case?
- PA motorcycle accident victims in the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, Bucks County PA and Montgomery County PA have relied upon Attorney Newell to aggressively represent them.
- Whether you live in Bethlehem or Easton, Stroudsburg or Bushkill, Lehighton or Allentown, Quakertown or Perkasie, Doylestown or Lansdale - Attorney Newell will provide you with a free HOME consultation for your PA motorcycle accident claim - no matter where you live in Eastern Pennsylvania.
When should I hire my PA motorcycle accident attorney?
- The sooner you hire a motorcycle lawyer, the quicker he/she can:
- obtain payment for the repairs to your cycle
- coordinate your insurance policies to make sure that your medical providers are billing the correct insurance company
- obtain the necessary evidence to prove that the driver of the car was at fault for the crash
- stop all the harassing phone calls to your home by insurance company representatives.
Disclaimer
For 28 years, Pennsylvania personal injury victims have relied upon Attorney Newell for aggressive legal representation. He has represented motorcycle accident victims in the Lehigh Valley, Poconos and Bucks County areas. Attorney Thomas Newell provides this website content only for informational purposes and it is not legal guidance for your motorcycle accident claim. The laws regarding Pennsylvania motorcycle accident cases evolve over time. I urge you to hire a motorcycle accident attorney.
