Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents have a tendency to be somewhat more difficult to execute than normal auto accidents, mainly because the public perceives Motorcycle riders to be irresponsible and reckless. It is likely that the defendant will try to use this to their advantage. However, our team of experienced lawyers has handled countless Motorcycle accident cases, and we know how to get around this unfortunate stigma to get you the compensation that you deserve. If you have been involved in a Motorcycle accident and you feel that you can prove that it was indeed not your fault, then you will likely have a case.If you do have a case, then you are probably rather curious as to how you will be compensated for your injuries. This depends on various factors, such as what kind of insurance you have and what kind of tort you selected on your insurance plan. According to the laws of Pennsylvania there are two types of benefits: "third party benefits" and "first party (PIP) benefits". The PIP acronym stands for Personal Injury Protection , and you will receive compensation under PIP regardless of fault. All Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania are required to have at least $5,000 of PIP in every plan to cover medical expenses. In contrast, third party benefits are paid by the defendant's insurance company and they are normally only applicable if you can prove that the other driver was at fault.
There are two kinds of tort, full tort and limited tort. When you are choosing your motorcycle insurance plan at some point you choose between these two options. If you chose limited tort then you will have a case that is tougher, as you must prove that you have suffered "serious injury". Most of the time "serious injury" is defined as dire impairment of your bodily functions, intense disfigurement, or a personal injury that results in death. Sometimes less severe injuries can apply on limited tort, but minor injuries such as muscle strains are normally not adequate.
If you have chosen limited tort you are still able to pursue a claim, but it is essential that you get the proper diagnostic testing to verify any injuries. In certain situations you may be able to switch over to full tort, such as if the driver was driving under the influence, or if they were operating a vehicle that was registered outside of the state of Pennsylvania. If these things are true then you will have the option of full tort. If you selected the full tort option you will have all rights to recover from pain and suffering, which means that you can be compensated for even minor injuries. Even if you don't have full tort you will still be able to be compensated for your economic losses, which include lost wages, property damage and excessive medical bills.
If you did not have any form of insurance during your Motorcycle accident, this will make you case more difficult, but in many situations you will still be able to be compensated. If you feel that you should be compensated for your suffering , feel free to consult our team of experienced motorcycle and auto accident lawyers at once.