Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders are, as is well known, far more exposed than the general driving public to car accidents and especially to severe car accidents, including fatal ones. Although the rights of motorcycle riders to receive compensation are essentially similar to those of the general driving public, it is appropriate to pay attention to several points that are characteristic of this group:

• The motorcycle rider must carefully verify that the engine capacity of the motorcycle matches the conditions specified in his driver's license. We have frequently encountered problematic situations in which it was discovered only after the accident that the engine capacity exceeded what was specified in the driver's license. In this situation, the motorcycle rider may be considered as having driven without a driver's license and accordingly his entitlement to compensation may be completely denied.

The average motorcycle rider is interested in purchasing compulsory insurance at a reduced rate, due to the relatively high cost of this insurance. The insurance company dealing with motorcycle insurance – "Hapool" – typically offers a more "attractive" and cheaper product – insurance for a named driver, that is, insurance that covers only the policyholder and not any driver operating with his permission, as is customary and accepted in the standard vehicle policy.

This unique situation may cause a serious problem of lack of insurance coverage if the policyholder allowed a friend or family member just "to take a spin" with the motorcycle and that person was injured in an accident. Therefore, one must carefully check whether the insurance is only for a specific driver or for any driver operating with his permission and adjust the policy to individual needs.

• Motorcycle riders are, as mentioned, exposed to very severe injuries and therefore handling their lawsuits requires special preparation and expertise, both with regard to advancing payments to finance their ongoing expenses after the accident, and with regard to assessing all their damages in the field of law.

If you were injured in a car accident as a pedestrian, our office, which has acquired over 44 years of experience in filing lawsuits under the Compensation for Road Accident Victims Law and has established its position as one of the leading offices in this field, will be attentive to your needs and will provide you, together with the array of medical experts accompanying it, with the most dedicated, efficient, and professional treatment, which will ultimately yield the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.