Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Kills Woman
Officials in Norristown, Pennsylvania, are investigating what caused a motorcycle accident, which killed a 19-year-old woman. According to this news article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the woman who was a passenger on the motorcycle had been thrown off the vehicle and off the Route 202 Dannehower Bridge. Divers found the woman's body in the river. According to news reports, officials believe that another vehicle was involved in this fatal accident.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 4,000 deaths and about 76,000 injuries occur every year in the United States as a result of motorcycle accidents. There are a number of reasons why Pennsylvania motorcycle accidents occur. But the most common causes include dangerous roadway conditions, defective motorcycle parts, alcohol, driver error and driver fatigue. Some passenger vehicles simply don't comprehend the rules of the road and hit a motorcycle while making an unsafe lane change. Motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries including brain injury, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and even death.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, please do not accept a "quick fix" settlement insurance companies may try to talk you into. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident or any auto accident as a result of someone's negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation to cover your medical expenses, loss of earnings, long-term medical care and other related damages.
At Cherry, Fieger and Marciano LLP., our skilled Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyers understand the severity of motorcycle accidents and their life-changing effects. We also understand the law inside and out, and our track record is one of success with positive verdicts and settlements for our many personal injury clients. Call us today for a free and comprehensive consultation.
