Category: Motorcycle Accident
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How to Find the Best Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer
If you’ve had the misfortune of getting into a motorcycle accident, few things can be more devastating. Furthermore, if a legal battle pursues, things can become very complicated. Your best course of action is to find a motorcycle wreck attorney ASAP. Thankfully, we at Bikers Have Rights have your back. In this blog, we’ll give…
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I Was in a Motorcycle Accident…Why Isn’t My Case Worth a Million Dollars?
Besides being a personal injury trial lawyer for 30 years, I have been an avid rider for longer. Every day I get calls from fellow-bikers who have been in a motorcycle accident and sustained injury…some much worse than others. They’ve suffered injuries, wage loss, property damage to their bike, etc. Let’s face it, no motorcycle…
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What to Do at the Scene of a Motorcycle Crash
Riding a motorcycle is arguably one of the most freeing experiences out there. But unfortunately, it comes with the inherent risk of getting into an accident and being injured. Hopefully you will never need to react to such an event, but in case you do, it’s important to be informed on how to respond safely…
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How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Injury Claim?
In the aftermath of a motorcycle collision, an injured biker will typically be principally focused on their recovery. So, they may not be thinking about pursuing compensation for damages, all while the clock is ticking on their opportunity to do so. Most states – including Pennsylvania and New Jersey – have what’s called a statute…
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Do Motorcycle Accidents Increase During Summer?
If you or someone you love is a motorcycling enthusiast, then you may have heard that motorcycle accidents tend to spike in the summertime. An uptick in traffic on the roads combined with hot weather and storms can indeed raise the likelihood of motorcycle accidents in New Jersey and across the US. Thus, it’s more…
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How Can a PA Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help Defend Your Rights?
Even with increased efforts to raise awareness about the importance of sharing the road with motorcyclists, the number of bikers hurt or killed in accidents each year unfortunately remains appallingly high. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Per vehicle miles traveled in 2019, motorcyclists were about 29 times more likely than…
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Why Are Motorcycle Crashes So Common?
Considering there are far fewer motorcycles (only about 3% of registered vehicles) than cars and trucks on the road, the percentage of motorcycle traffic fatalities (around 13% of total roadway fatalities) is disproportionately high. This unsettling statistic begs the question: Why are accidents involving motorcycles so common? New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney Brad Tabakin has…
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Scene-of-the-Accident Tips from a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Are you an avid rider? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself what you’d do in the event of an accident to protect yourself legally. Motorcycle accident lawyer Brad Tabakin has been fighting for bikers rights in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for three decades. Here are his top tips for safeguarding your rights at the scene…
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3 Questions for Finding the Best Motorcycle Lawyer
Finding the best motorcycle lawyer for your individual care is no easy task. When seeking an attorney to represent you in the event of a motorcycle collision, it’s important to find one that understands the specifics of your situation and who also has enough knowledge and experience to aggressively defend your rights. Three Questions for…
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Will a Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney Decline My Case?
Many defense attorneys have the job of protecting and advocating for the vulnerable. Due to some of the cultural stigma surrounding motorcyclists, they can be particularly vulnerable in accident cases. If you’re a biker who has recently been involved in an accident, you need a competent attorney by your side. Nevertheless, there are some instances…
