MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
"For every mile traveled, motorcyclists have a risk of a fatal accident that is 35 times higher than a car driver."
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- NHTSA.gov
Experienced Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Attorneys.
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For every 100,000 registered motorcycles, over 70 will become involved in a motor vehicle accident. [NHTSA report]
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There has been a 55% increase in motorcycle crashes since 2007. [CDC statistics]
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More than 4,500 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2017. [CDC statistics]
These are disturbing statistics. If you are a victim of a serious motorcycle accident or if your loved one passed away, it is important to remember that you are not without help—there are places for you to turn to get the healing you need to help put your life back on track once more.
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Insurance regulations and dishonest insurance carriers can complicate the process of recovering compensation for injured motorcyclists. Therefore, it is important for injured riders, or loved ones acting on their behalf, to retain an attorney who has experience handling these types of claims.
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Our attorneys at Daly & Clemente have a successful history of handling claims against insurance companies for injured riders. While each case is unique and faces its own hurdles, our attorneys are committed to helping motorcyclists recover compensation for their losses, which may include medical bills and property damage.
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If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you may have legal recourse. To learn more about how our attorneys may be able to help, please fill out our no-cost case review form today.
QUICK SAFETY TIPS
Although most motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers, there some things that all riders can do to try to keep themselves safe on the road.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET,
EVEN IF NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED
GET PROPER TRAINING
FROM AN ACCREDITED SOURCE
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
DESIGNED FOR RIDING
EQUIP YOUR BIKE WITH ALL
NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Motorcycles are dangerous.
THAT'S PART OF THE REASON WHY THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN.
However, just because they are dangerous does not mean that your injuries should be ignored.
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault you should seek out the experienced attorneys of Daly & Clemente immediately to help you achieve full compensation.
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When compared to passenger vehicles, motorcycles have a 35x greater chance of being involved in an accident for every mile traveled. However, the motorcyclist is usually not the cause of the accident.
Most motorcyclists are well-aware of the dangers of the roadand take the proper precautionary methods. Motorcycle accidents are usually caused by drivers of passenger vehicles. Many drivers of passenger vehicles fail to lookout for smaller motorcycles.
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QUICK FACT:
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Most motorcycle accidents are not caused by motorcycle riders.
GET DALY & CLEMENTE ON YOUR SIDE
You should never settle for less than you deserve. There is no price that can be put on pain, and that’s why we will fight for full and fair compensation for you. If you have been injured through no fault of your own in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, it is important that you do not hesitate to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer from Daly & Clemente.
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We fight for you. We prepare every case from the beginning as if we are going to take it to trial ensuring we can maximize your recovery, whether through settlement or verdict. Some law firms never go to court. They’ll take the last best offer—even if the case is worth many times that. Not us. Daly & Clemente is not afraid to go to trial for your rights and compensation.
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WHY HIRE DALY & CLEMENTE?
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PROVEN RESULTS - MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WON FOR OUR CLIENTS.
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WE TRULY CARE ABOUT OUR CLIENTS.
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EFFECTIVE AT BOTH NEGOTIATIONS AND TRIAL ADVOCACY.
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FULL-TEAM APPROACH - WHEN YOU HIRE OUR FIRM WE ARE ALL YOUR LAWYERS.
What is my case worth?
~ BREAKING DOWN THE VALUE OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASE ~
Every case is unique. To begin to calculate the value of your motorcycle accident case you must determine every loss and expense incurred by the accident.
Our experience means that our firm is more able to accurately achieve the fairest settlement or jury award for your injuries.
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When you suffer serious, long-term injuries it is important to work closely with economic experts to ensure that your compensation demand takes into account all future expenses and inflation. This allows our clients to resolve their cases knowing that they and their loved ones will be taken care of for decades to come.
POTENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDED IN YOUR RECOVERY
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Past & future medical expenses, such as: medication; therapy; diagnostic scans; treatment injections; and surgeries.
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Specialized medical equipment.
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Past & Future lost wages / lost earning capacity.
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Past & future pain & suffering.
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Embarrassment and humiliation.
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Significant disfigurement and scarring.
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Past & Future loss of enjoyment of life and life’s pleasures.
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Other injuries and damages suffered as a natural and probable result of the said personal injuries.
$3.1MIL
Leg impalement in a forklift accident in the workplace.
Settlement with multiple defendants.
$2.1MIL
Traumatic brain injury from a slip & fall on ice in an office parking lot.
Confidential settlement with multiple defendants.
$3 MIL
Burn injuries from a defective and dangerous consumer product.
Confidential settlement with multiple defendants.
$1.9 MIL
Wrongful death resulting from negligent security.
Settlement with multiple defendants during trial.
$500k
Fractured ankle on defective premises.
Settlement on eve of trial with a waiver of workers comp lien.