Oil City Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Oil City, PA, sits on a bend in the Allegheny River, making it a picturesque setting for motorcycle enthusiasts. Riders can take in the views with little obstruction, but they also lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle in a crash. As a result, motorcyclists may suffer severe, catastrophic, and fatal injuries.

If you or your loved one were in a motorcycle accident, Berger and Green can help you get back on your feet.  Our personal injury lawyers can seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Our firm has more than 40 years of legal experience we can use to protect your rights and future. Contact us today for a free consultation to see how our motorcycle accident lawyers can fight for justice.

Berger and Green Fights for Those Injured in Motorcycle Accidents

At Berger and Green, we understand that a motorcycle accident injury can affect every area of your life. Our team is committed to helping you set things right. We take the time to listen to our clients so we can offer them practical support and effective legal solutions.

We know that our work and the outcomes we achieve significantly influence our clients’ lives and futures, and we do not take this responsibility lightly. We stand by you throughout every step of your case. While you rest and focus on healing, our Oil City motorcycle accident lawyers can:

• Investigate the cause of the accident, identify liable parties, and establish your right to recover damages
• Collect case evidence
• Draft and file insurance and legal paperwork
• Track and manage deadlines
• Handle phone calls, emails, and meetings with insurance agents and opposing attorneys
• Demand fair compensation and aggressively negotiate for the maximum settlement possible
• Defend you from bad-faith insurance tactics, lowball settlement offers, and pressure to accept less payment than you deserve
• Prepare your case for civil court and represent you during a lawsuit if necessary

Our Motorcycle Accidents Lawyers Can Help You Seek Fair Compensation

Personal injury law allows victims to recover compensation for damages caused by a negligent party. Therefore, if your accident resulted from someone else’s careless, reckless, or negligent actions, you have the right to pursue your losses. For most motor vehicle collisions, this means filing an auto insurance claim.

Recoverable Damages

Our Oil City motorcycle accident attorneys will work tirelessly to identify your losses and pursue the compensation you need to care for yourself and your family. In general, recoverable economic and noneconomic damages may include the following:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Lost future earnings and lost earning capacity
• Household services
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional distress
• Lost quality of life
• Wrongful death damages on behalf of a loved one

Contact Berger and Green today for a free consultation and learn more about how we can use our legal skills and firm resources to secure compensation for you or your loved one.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Oil City

Driver error is a common cause of motorcycle accidents. Negligent driving that can cause a car accident or motorcycle collision include:

• Speeding or driving too fast for current and road and weather conditions
• Passing or following a motorcycle too closely
• Making an illegal or improper turn
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Failing to yield the right of way to a motorcycle rider
• Drinking and driving
• Driving distracted or texting and driving
• Driving aggressively (“road rage”)

Other factors contributing to motorcycle crashes include dangerous road conditions and vehicle defects. Whether fault rests with a driver, vehicle manufacturer, or roadway owner, we will get to the bottom of it and hold liable parties accountable. We are prepared to pursue multiple claims, including claims against vehicle manufacturers, roadway owners, and government entities.

Our firm will do the work of case building. Evidence we may collect includes police reports, medical records, eyewitness statements, expert testimony, and proof of your losses.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries Can Be Devastating for Riders

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that in 2022, there were 2,918 injury collisions and 213 fatal crashes involving motorcycles. According to PennDOT’s data, motorcycles represent nearly 20 percent of deadly accidents.

Motorcycle riders do not have seatbelts, airbags, or a cab to keep them safe or prevent them from flying off their bikes in a crash. The lack of protections makes them vulnerable to severe and catastrophic injuries, including:

• Severe bruising and cuts (“road rash”)
• Broken and crushed bones
• Head, facial, and dental injuries
• Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Loss of a limb
• Loss of a bodily function
• Internal bleeding and organ damage

How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Motorycle Injury Case in Pennsylvania?

Deadlines will vary depending on the terms of the policy, but you may have a very limited window to notify auto insurers about an accident. In general, it is best to file claims immediately.

Our motorcycle accident attorneys will aggressively attempt to resolve your case with a settlement. However, if we cannot agree with insurers, we will pursue damages in civil court.

According to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, you have two years to take legal action for a personal injury. If the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely refuse the case, even if you have solid proof of negligence.

Contact Berger and Green About Your Oil City Accident

Berger and Green is here to provide you with professional and reliable legal representation. With our no-fee guarantee, you only pay for our services if and when we obtain compensation for you. Contact us today for a free consultation and to connect with an Oil City motorcycle accident lawyer near you.