Stroudsburg Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcyclists are strong people with a passion for the open air. But they are no match, physically, in a crash involving other, better-defended vehicles. If you were in an accident and suffered a few broken bones, you did better than most motorcycle accident victims. At Newman Williams, P.C. of Stroudsburg, we file claims for many who are catastrophically injured and for survivors of those who lost their lives.

Common Types Of Motorcycle Accident-Related Injuries

Motorcycle crashes often result in far more severe injuries than typical passenger vehicle accidents. Without the protection of a steel frame, airbags or seat belts, riders absorb the full force of impact. Even accidents at moderate speeds can lead to life-changing harm that requires long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Our firm regularly represents riders and families dealing with catastrophic injuries that permanently alter daily life and earning ability.

We represent people who have suffered these serious injuries:

• Head trauma, broken necks, permanent brain injury
• Amputated limbs and broken bones
• Spinal cord damage and broken backs
• Severe abrasions, lacerations and burns

Our claims ask for compensation for the medical costs of motorcycle and motorbike injuries, plus lost pay from being unable to work. We ask that physical and vocational rehabilitation costs be covered. And we ask a sum for the pain and suffering your injuries have caused you. In wrongful death claims, we also ask for funeral expenses and for financial and emotional compensation for a lost parent, sibling or child.

Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents in Stroudsburg and across Northeast Pennsylvania are frequently caused by driver behavior or unsafe road conditions. Identifying how a crash occurred is critical to establishing liability.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Left-turn collisions: Drivers often misjudge the speed or distance of an oncoming motorcycle and fail to yield while turning at busy intersections such as Main Street and 9th Street, leading to direct impact crashes.
• Road defects: Potholes, loose gravel, uneven pavement or poorly marked construction zones on rural Monroe County roads can cause motorcycles to lose stability, resulting in sudden loss of control or ejection.
• Distracted driving: Texting, navigation use or general inattention by drivers traveling on I-80 can prevent them from seeing motorcyclists until it is too late to avoid a collision.

Each of these scenarios can be supported through police reports, witness statements and accident reconstruction. Pinpointing the cause allows us to pursue appropriate compensation from negligent drivers or other responsible parties.

How Is Fault Determined In A Stroudsburg Motorcycle Crash?

Fault in Pennsylvania motorcycle accidents is evaluated under the state’s comparative negligence system. This rule allows injured riders to recover compensation even if they share some responsibility for the crash, as long as they are not more than fifty percent at fault.

For example, if a rider is found to be 20% responsible for an accident due to speed, but the other driver failed to yield, the rider may still recover eighty percent of total damages. This system is important because insurance companies often attempt to shift blame onto motorcyclists to reduce payouts.

We work to counter these arguments by gathering evidence that accurately reflects how the crash occurred. Establishing fault correctly can make a significant difference in the compensation available for medical care, lost income and long-term recovery.

Motorcycle Injury Attorneys For Northeast Pennsylvania

We are especially alert to cases in which the party causing the crash went beyond mere negligence to careless indifference. Punitive damages can be justified when the other driver was drunk or distracted and indifferent to the safety of others. These damages often increase total compensation significantly.

For more information, call the Stroudsburg motorcycle accident attorneys at Newman Williams, P.C., at 570-559-5507 or email our lawyers a brief description of your accident and injuries.