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$1 Million Truck Accident
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$625K Premises Liability
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$1.5 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident
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$1 Million Assault Injury
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$1.35 Million Drunk Driving Accident
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Maximum Compensation Bus Accident
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$1.65 Million Car Accident
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$3.25 Million Cement Truck Accident
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$4.25 Million Tractor-Trailer Collision
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
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$2.4 Million Pedestrian Accident
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$4.8 Million Bicycle Accident
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$1.25 Million Premises Liability
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$1 Million Falling Object Injury
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$10 Million Tractor-Trailer Accident
Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Fighting Bias Against Bikers in Injury Claims
When motorcycle crashes lead to devastating injuries, victims and their families have a difficult road ahead of them. To move forward after an accident, you need the financial resources to afford the full array of care and help you need and deserve. If you’re facing the physical, emotional, and financial hardships caused by a crash, a Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin is here to be your advocate.
With a qualified motorcycle accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA on your side, you won’t have to face the challenges of the claims process alone. While you focus fully on recovery, we’ll handle all aspects of your claim for compensation for you, at no upfront cost. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation.
Find Out What Your Case is Worth
We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team. Call (215) 610-3440 or contact us online to learn more.
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
The Serious Impact of Motorcycle Accidents in Philadelphia
Any car accident can have serious consequences, but the risks are particularly high for motorcyclists.
Due to the combination of motorcycles’ smaller size and weight compared to full-size cars and their riders’ direct exposure to the force of an impact without anything to shield them from harm, injuries among motorcyclists involved in a crash are both more common and more severe. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported, per vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists are four times more likely to suffer injuries and 22 times more likely to die in a crash compared to occupants of passenger vehicles.
Among the types of serious injuries motorcycle accident victims sustain are:
- Road rash, which, in severe instances, can result in infection, nerve damage, permanent skin irritation, and scarring and disfigurement
- Fractured or broken bones, which may necessitate surgery and physical therapy and could also lead to nerve damage, scarring, and long-term health impacts
- Spinal cord injuries that can lead to chronic pain or partial or complete paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries that can impact mobility, cognitive function, sensory perception, memory, personality, and more, potentially for a lifetime
Victims of motorcycle accidents may sustain catastrophic injuries that require lifelong care in some capacity and, often, result in at least some degree of long-term disability.
In many tragic situations, motorcycle accidents lead to fatal injuries. For their families, a wrongful death claim offers the ability to hold the at-fault party accountable, even though nothing can ever replace all they’ve lost as a result of their loved one’s avoidable death.
Victims and families need someone on their side who recognizes how serious a motorcycle accident is and fights for compensation for every loss caused by the crash. The Philly motorcycle accident lawyers at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin have a long history of advocating for the injured, helping families throughout the region rebuild their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims in Philadelphia, PA
While we cannot undo the harm caused by a motorcycle accident, we can steer you toward the compensation you need to regain stability. To see how our experience and reputation can work in your favor, watch our Motorcycle Accident Video FAQs.
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The steps you take after a motorcycle accident can impact your claim, for the better or for the worse.
Following an accident, your first actions should include getting to safety, calling 911, taking photos of the accident scene, seeking immediate medical care, and consulting an attorney. Through these steps, you can protect your health, begin the road to physical recovery, document the accident and your injuries to support your claim, and preserve your legal rights.
Some common mistakes you should avoid include failing to notify the police of the accident, neglecting to document the scene of the crash, waiting to seek medical care, and making statements to insurance adjusters that could be taken out of context to deny your claim or decrease your compensation.
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If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, your future depends on getting the compensation you deserve. Otherwise, you may never be able to afford the care needed to reach the best possible recovery or offset the significant financial hardships you’re facing. Having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who is dedicated to fighting for you is the one factor right now that’s fully in your control.
When you retain legal counsel to assist you with a motorcycle accident injury claim, you have an experienced professional handling all aspects of your case, from investigating the accident and documenting your damages to filing claims paperwork and legal documents. We’ll put you on the path to obtaining maximum compensation while ensuring that you’re free to focus on getting better.
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The payout you could receive depends on the specific factors of your situation, including the extent of the damages you have suffered, fault for the accident, and the amount of coverage available to you. Our attorneys always seek to make our clients as whole as possible by recovering compensation that addresses all of their legally recognizable damages, both economic and non-economic. Through our efforts, we have recovered significant compensation amounts for our clients, including high-value payouts in the hundreds of thousands of dollars range, millions of dollars range, and multimillion-dollar range.
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Every personal injury case is unique, and there’s no one right way to proceed. Instead, your attorney’s approach to resolving your claim should be custom-tailored to the specific facts of your situation.
There are definite advantages to settling a case out of court when it’s possible to recover the compensation you deserve in this way. A settlement may be negotiated faster and with less cost than going through the process of litigation. Even if you have to initiate litigation to secure the compensation you deserve, negotiating a settlement during this process can save time and money compared to having to go through a trial. A trial can also be difficult, physically and emotionally, for accident victims, and a pretrial resolution can help you avoid this ordeal. For all of these reasons, our motorcycle accident attorneys in Philly will typically pursue this path, at least initially.
However, in some situations, negotiations aren’t sufficient to produce a settlement offer that fairly compensates a victim. At van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin, we have the experience to recognize when an out-of-court settlement is in your best interests and when you’re likely to fare better in court. We’re trial attorneys who are fully prepared to fight aggressively for you in court when a trial offers you the best opportunity for recovering maximum compensation.
Contact an Experienced Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin Today for a Free Case Evaluation
After a motorcycle accident, you have a choice to make. Will you retain experienced attorneys who are dedicated to securing maximum compensation for clients, prioritizing your future so you can make the fullest physical and financial recovery possible? Or will you do your own claim a disservice by failing to bring on the professional guidance and skilled representation you need, risking a lifetime of physical and financial consequences?
Every injured motorcyclist deserves a chance to rebuild their life. That’s why we take on personal injury claims on a contingency basis. We’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve at no upfront cost, so there’s nothing standing in the way of receiving the experienced legal assistance you need.
For help from a qualified motorcycle accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA, contact van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin online or call (215) 610-3440 today.
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"He represented me in multiple criminal cases, and I had a lengthy criminal record. He never judged me, and treated me like anybody else, he never looked at me different. He's a real good guy, professional, very honest. When I say I never went to another attorney...he's the best." -Tiffany
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