Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Many car drivers don’t understand the sense of freedom you get on a motorcycle. There are certainly risks – there isn’t a protective metal shell around you – but experienced riders have learned to balance the validity of safety with the full and free life of riding. Those who are willing to uphold this responsible balance with every journey deserve respect, not disdain.

Unfortunately, people who know no better often blame motorcyclists instinctively for a crash. Riders are sometimes falsely accused of recklessness by car drivers who should have been more aware themselves. They are even looked upon as totally responsible for their own injuries, which are almost always much more serious than those, if any, sustained by the car driver. The fact is that motorcyclists are about thirty times more likely to die in a crash.

Other motorcycle injuries can include:


  • Neck / Chest / Spinal Cord Damage
  • Head and Brain Injury
  • Partial or Full Paralysis
  • Burns and Road Rash
  • Internal Injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Orthopedic Problems
  • Cuts and Scrapes
  • Broken and Fractured Ribs

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident call our Philadelphia motorcycle injury lawyers right away. Even light injuries may require expensive diagnostic tests and sometimes physical therapy. We will ensure you are treated fairly and make the best claim to receive compensation.

Delaware County Motorcycle Law

The Pennsylvania law requires helmets and eye protection to be worn by motorcyclists under the age of 21, by those who have had licenses for less than two full years, and by those who have not taken approved rider safety courses. Some types of helmets are not permissible. Consult the Department of Transportation and use your best judgment. A 2009 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated “motorcycle helmets to be 48 percent effective at preventing facial injuries in single-vehicle crashes and 34 percent effective at preventing facial injuries in multiple-vehicle crashes.”

The motorcycle accident attorneys at Donaghue and Labrum provide legal support to riders all over the Philadelphia metropolitan area. We have clients in Philadelphia, West Chester, Norristown, and Media – and throughout Delaware County and Chester County. Call Donaghue and Labrum or contact us online.

Seek justice for your loved ones with our dedicated legal representation in cases of wrongful death, and find the support you need to navigate the complexities of catastrophic injuries – our experienced team is here for you.

Types of Damages


Compensatory Damage

  • Medical Expenses
  • Disfigurement
  • Costs of Living with an Injury or Disability
  • Funeral Expenses

Non-Monetary Damages

  • Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering

Punitive Damages

Settlements & Verdicts


$465,000 – Underinsured Motorist Claim

  • Insurance company only offered our client less than 1/3 of that amount prior to arbitration.

$300,000 – Car Accident Settlement

  • Client was broad-sided at the intersection of Naamans Creek Road and Route 202

$190,000 – Car Accident Settlement

  • Client was a passenger in a vehicle struck by a motorcycle

$100,000 – Car Accident Settlement

  • Settlement in a Philadelphia car accident case.

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