Bicycle and Pedestrian accidents are some of the most dangerous incidents seen on our roadways. Pedestrians ordinarily have the right of way in crosswalks, intersections, and at stoplights. But motorists often drive carelessly and violate the rights of bikers and pedestrians. Unprotected by the safety features of motor vehicles, bikers and pedestrians almost always bear the worst of an accident.
To protect bikers and pedestrians, Pennsylvania law allows the victim to fully recover. Even if the victim selected the limited tort option for her auto insurance policy, the law treats the victim as if she selected full tort.
Your basic rights and responsibilities under Pennsylvania Law, including:
For a complete understanding of Pennsylvania’s laws pertaining to bicyclists, see Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver’s manual, PUB 380(3-11).
There can be multiple causes of a bicycle accident. If someone told you that you violated the law, don’t assume that violation prevents you from recovering damages for your injuries. recovery. Have your incident evaluated by an experienced attorney and appropriate experts. Contact the experienced lawyers at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC to recover for the injuries you sustained.