PA Motorcycle Crash Injures Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzel Franchise
After 31 years of motorcycle riding with no accidents, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop founder, Anne Beiler, went down for the first time last month, according to an article in the Intelligencer Journal. Luckily, Beiler was wearing her helmet and only suffered a couple broken bones.
The Auntie Anne’s founder and her husband were on their way home from a tri-state vacation when the Pennsylvania motorcycle accident occurred. About a mile from her home in Gap, PA, Beiler hit an oil slick and went down, losing consciousness for a short period of time. She attributes her survival to the fact that she was wearing a helmet and encourages all riders to do so.
According to the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 5,290 motorcycle-related fatalities occurred in 2008, with 239 of them occurring in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania helmet law states that all motorcycle riders must wear helmets unless they have reached the age of 21 and have no less than 2 years of licensed riding experience or have successfully completed a DOT approved motorcycle safety course. It is, however, highly recommended that helmets be used each and every time a motorcyclist steps on a bike, regardless of age or number of years riding.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it would be beneficial to contact an experienced Pennsylvania motorcycle crash attorney like those at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP. Motorcycle injuries are often serious and require medical treatment and in some cases, rehabilitation. A knowledgeable motorcycle accident attorney will be able to help you understand your legal rights and determine the at-fault party. If your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for expenses associated with your injuries. Contact Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today to learn more about how we can help.
