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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Delaware

About Delaware Motorcycle Accident Laws

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a motorcycle collision, it is crucial that you understand your state’s motorcycle accident laws. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can help. Serving clients throughout Delaware, we are committed to helping our clients understand the laws impinging on their potential claims. After all, state and federal laws pertaining to personal injury and related matters affect victims’ ability to press charges, obtain damages, and, ultimately, recover without having to bear a lifelong financial burden. When you enlist Proner & Proner’s services, we will work diligently to help you understand and exercise your rights and pursue any settlement to which you may be entitled.

Motorcycle Accident Laws Impacting Delaware Claims

Motorcycle accident law includes a number of statutes pertaining to personal injury, liability, fault, wrongful death, and other matters. Generally speaking, when a motorcyclist is injured because of someone else’s negligence, the motorist may sue the negligent party for damages. Proving that the negligent party did indeed act negligently is the core of a motorcycle accident claim. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, a number of parties may be held liable, including the designer, manufacturer, or distributer of a defective motorcycle; the motorist (or motorcyclist) whose inattentiveness or reckless driving caused the collision; the party responsible for maintaining safe road conditions; and even the motorcyclist himself.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need a lawyer. Only an attorney with experience in this type of injury law can determine whether you have a case and, if you do, provide the expert legal counsel necessary to determine your best course of action. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers. We welcome clients throughout Delaware.

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State Motorcycle Accident Laws

Delaware state law includes a number of statutes likely to impact a motorcycle accident victim’s claim. These laws include the following:

Helmet Laws

Wearing a helmet is one of the only defenses a motorcyclist has against catastrophic brain injury and even death, as motorcycle accident statistics in Delaware underscore. According to state law, riders under the age of 19 are required to wear a helmet. This age-specific law distinguishes Delaware from states that require helmet usage by all motorcyclists or by none at all.

Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws

State law includes a number of injury statutes that will likely affect a motorcycle accident claim. Personal injury laws in Delaware include:

Statute of limitations – The statute of limitations is the time limit within which a victim must file suit after an accident. After this time limit passes, he may not obtain damages. In Delaware, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury, property damage, or product liability lawsuit (i.e. seeking compensation for one’s motorcycle accident injury, damage to one’s motorcycle, or injury caused by a defective motorcycle part) is two years.

Comparative negligence – A motorcycle accident victim’s bearing partially responsibility for his injuries (comparative negligence) does not bar him from recovering damages, although his settlement will decrease in proportion to his negligence. However, if the victim is more negligent than the defendant(s), he may not obtain damages.

“Contribution among tortfeasors” – According to the doctrine of “contribution among tortfeasors”, if a liable party (a tortfeasor) is made to pay more damages than his degree of liability warrants, he may sue the other liable parties for repayment. Motorcycle accident victims should be aware of this doctrine in the event that a defendant attempts to sue the victim for partial repayment of damages.

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Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, hiring an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer is your first step in recovering financially from your ordeal. Proner & Proner’s team of attorneys provides exceptional legal services, from the accident investigation to the handling of the settlement. Our expertise and track record of successful case resolutions distinguish us from other motorcycle accident law firms throughout the country. When you secure our services, you can rest assured that you are receiving some of the best legal counsel available.

Contact Proner & Proner

If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, you need and experienced attorney on your side. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation or learn more about motorcycle accident laws. Our lawyers serve clients throughout Delaware. When you enlist the services of a member of our team, we will work diligently to protect your rights.














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