What Causes Commercial Motorcycle Accidents?

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What Causes Commercial Motorcycle Accidents?
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Motorcyclists enjoy getting out and experiencing
the freedom of the ride. However, they are also
at a higher risk of injury from a crash than
others on the roadway, particularly from
commercial motor vehicles. At Soloff Zervanos,
P.C., they are here to help if you or a loved one
have been injured due to the actions of a
commercial driver. Let them investigate what
happened so they can secure the compensation you
deserve. Call them when you need a Philadelphia
motorcycle accident attorney.
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• Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to
  injuries in a crash than those in other types for
  vehicles. It is not uncommon for their
  Philadelphia motorcycle accident attorneys to
  help motorcyclists with the following
• Broken and dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions

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A commercial motor vehicle is defined as any
vehicle used to transport goods or fee-paying
passengers. They have plenty of commercial
vehicles in and around Philadelphia, including
buses, semi-trucks, vans, and more. Some of these
vehicles can reach tremendous weight, with a
fully loaded tractor-trailer weighing as much as
80,000 pounds, according to the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Commercial vehicle drivers must follow all laws
and regulations regarding the particular vehicle
they are operating. Drivers should never operate
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or
while distracted by phones or other devices.
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Commercial vehicle companies must ensure that
their vehicles are regularly inspected and
maintained. The FMCSA has specific inspection
requirements in place for large trucks and buses.
Failure to properly maintain these vehicles can
lead to failure of one or more parts and cause
serious accidents. While they do not have exact
statistics on how many commercial vehicles in
total were involved in accidents in PA., They do
know that they create an added element of
complexity to the settlement process. In many
cases, commercial vehicles carry additional
insurance that a victim could be entitled to.
However, working with these insurance companies
can be difficult.
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• If you or a loved one have been injured due to
  the careless or negligent actions of a commercial
  vehicle driver, you should seek legal assistance
  immediately. At Soloff Zervanos, P.C., They are
  going to investigate all aspects of your case and
  work to recover the compensation you deserve.
  This can include
• Your medical expenses related to the crash
• Lost wages and benefits if are unable to work
• Pain and suffering damages
• Loss of personal enjoyment damages
• Punitive damages against the commercial driver or
  company
• When you need a Philadelphia motorcycle accident
  attorney, you can contact them for a free
  consultation calling them at 866-597-8572.

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