Motorcycle Accidents

Reservitz Injury Attorneys are experts in handling Motorcycle Accidents in Brockton and the surrounding areas. In the United States, there are record level of Registered Motorcycles, reaching over 13 million. Massachusetts has over 125,000 registered Motorcycles as of 2013. Motorcycles are a way of life. We specialize in accidents and injuries involving bikes. Far too often we see accidents occur in our Brockton area to clients headed to the Cape or South Shore on a nice day that turns tragic due to a motorcycle accident. Unfortunately, many motorists negligently fail to see them- and when they do, the injuries can be terrible. David Reservitz, a Brockton Motorcycle accident attorney will fight the insurance companies for you so you can concentrate on healing.

There are certain Laws pertaining to operating a Motorcycle in the State of Massachusetts. You must have a valid Motorcycle License to drive the Motorcycle and drivers of a Motorcycle must be at least 16 to obtain a Learners permit and 16 and a half years old to obtain a Class M License. Although Massachusetts Law requires all riders to wear a DOT approved helmets, significant injuries can still occur. According the National Highway Safety Administration, https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycles the number of motorcyclists killed in crashes dropped to 4985 in 2018, almost 5% decrease. However, motorcycle riders remain overrepresented in traffic fatalities.

Programs like the Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP), sponsored by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, aim to reduce Motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries by offering training courses. Still, accidents can occur to no fault of your own. If you are ever in a Motorcycle accident, you need a skilled Attorney , David Reservitz, who has handled thousands of Motorcycle accident cases in Brockton. He will assist you to make sure you have a favorable outcome.

Since a motorcycle does not offer the same protection as a car, some of the injuries can result in horrific injuries to the riders. They include: fractured bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, lacerations and road rash. The immediate and ongoing medical expenses alone can devastate the victims and their families.

Differences between car and motorcycle accident

We know the strategies needed to handle these claims, which is different than car accidents in certain ways. For example, many motorcycle accidents do not involve actual contact with another vehicle. Often times, an experienced rider will “dump his bike” to avoid a more serious accident.

The Massachusetts “No Fault” or P.I.P coverage discussed in the Auto Accident section does not apply to motorcycle accidents. This means that the $2000-$8000 benefit to cover potential lost wages and medical bills will not apply. There will still be coverage for medical bills and certainly a potentially valuable settlement but the process is handled differently by the Injury Attorneys.

David Reservitz, a motorcycle Injury Attorney will take over all communication regarding your motorcycle accident claim. This way, he can handle the strategical details, allowing you to focus on your recover. We make the process easy right from the start.

David Reservitz a Brockton motorcycle injury lawyer has successfully handled major motorcycle injury cases and fatalities. His aggressive approach has led to higher settlements than thoses offered by other firms. We are available 24 hours 7 days a week. Contact us today (508) 588-5010 if you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident.