Motorcycle Accident Settlements in Pennsylvania
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Pennsylvania follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.
Motorcycle Accident Settlement Range in Pennsylvania
Nationally, motorcycle accident settlements range from $5,000 to $300,000. In Pennsylvania, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$5,000
Estimated
$50,000
High
$300,000
How Pennsylvania Law Affects Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
Pennsylvania uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and has no statutory cap on non-economic or compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Philadelphia is one of the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the country, consistently producing large jury verdicts in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. Pennsylvania's choice no-fault auto insurance system affects how car accident claims are handled.
Under Pennsylvania's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.
Factors Affecting Motorcycle Accident Claims in Pennsylvania
- ✓Helmet use and protective gear worn
- ✓Fault determination and road conditions
- ✓Speed and nature of the collision
- ✓Severity of road rash and orthopedic injuries
- ✓Insurance coverage of at-fault driver
- ✓Pre-existing health conditions of the rider
- ✓Jury or adjuster bias against motorcyclists
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Relevant Pennsylvania Statutes
- •42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524 (statute of limitations)
- •42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7102 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
- •3 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 459-502 (dog bite liability)
Motorcycle Accident Claims in Pennsylvania Cities
If your motorcycle accident occurred in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.