Intoxicated Motorcycle Accident

Despite well-funded and very aggressive efforts to eliminate the practice of drunk driving in America, many people seem to have failed to get the message. Intoxicated drivers pose a threat not only to themselves but to lawful motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, as well. When they make the choice to consume alcohol or use drugs before getting behind the wheel, they are endangering the lives of others and willfully defying the authorities. That decision comes with a price, and if you have been the victim of a motorcycle accident caused by an intoxicated driver, you should not be forced to pay it.

In addition to relevant criminal charges, you may be entitled to pursue a civil lawsuit against an intoxicated driver to receive money for medical bills, lost wages, motorcycle repairs, and pain and suffering. Contact the Harrisburg intoxicated motorcycle accident lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today to take the next step.

An Imbalance of Safety

Motorcyclists are already at an incredible disadvantage when it comes to safety on the road in the event of an accident. While it is clear that there are substantial disparities between motorcycles and passenger vehicles as pertaining to safety features, the risk difference is greater and more serious than one might suspect. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2006:

• There were 188 motorcyclist fatalities in Pennsylvania
• Fatality rates of 73.48: 13.69 for motorcycles: passenger cars per 100,000 registered vehicles
• Fatality rates of 42.49: 1.15 for motorcycles: passenger cars per 100 million miles driven

When the fight is already so unfair, intoxicated drivers do nothing but serve to worsen an already challenging situation.

Contact Us

If you are one of the many motorcyclists who have been struck by a drunk or otherwise intoxicated driver, contact the Harrisburg motorcycle accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.