Since 1959, Munley Law’s Wilkes-Barre motorcycle accident lawyers have determined fault, built strong cases, and helped clients pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages after serious motorcycle crashes.
Determining fault is an essential aspect of motorcycle accident cases, as several parties may be responsible. We will investigate your accident from all sides and work with experts to identify all at-fault parties, calculate the amount of compensation you deserve, and fight for justice on your behalf. Five of our lawyers are board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and our entire team is regularly honored by legal institutions such as Best Lawyers and Irish Legal 100.
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a motorcycle, you need the best legal representation. Call us today to discuss your case with a Wilkes-Barre personal injury attorney for free.
Call Us At 844-686-5397 Recovering Damages in a Wilkes-Barre, PA Motorcycle Accident Case
After a motorcycle crash in Wilkes-Barre, you may be able to recover two types of damages: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages, sometimes called special damages, include the expenses and financial losses you suffered. Some of the most common include:
- Medical bills
- Ongoing care costs
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- The costs of repairing or replacing your motorcycle and other personal property
- Out-of-pocket costs
Non-economic motorcycle accident cases cover the intangible losses you suffered. They are more challenging to price, but can easily eclipse the value of your physical damages. The most common non-economic damage we pursue is pain and suffering.
If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, we may be able to help you hold the at-fault driver accountable by filing a wrongful death action in Wilkes-Barre on your behalf. Whether you file a personal injury or wrongful death claim, you’ll need to act quickly.
Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations for most motorcycle accident injury claims is two years from the date of the crash. Different rules can apply in some situations, including claims involving injured minors, whose filing deadline is generally paused until they turn 18 under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5533(b). Speaking with an attorney promptly can help you understand which deadline applies to your case.
What Role Does Negligence Play in Your Wilkes-Barre Motorcycle Accident Case?
Negligent driving doesn’t only impact motorcyclists; it also frequently leads to serious car accidents throughout Wilkes-Barre and Pennsylvania. When a driver acts in a careless or reckless way that causes an injury, this is known as negligence. To recover compensation, it is up to the injury victim to prove the other party was negligent. The four elements of negligence are:
- Duty of care: The driver is responsible for acting reasonably to prevent an accident and keep you safe.
- Breach of duty: The driver was negligent in their responsibility.
- Causation: This failure caused your accident and injuries.
- Damages: You suffered physical injuries and financial losses.
Driver error, including failures to yield, distracted driving, or speeding, often underpins the negligent actions that lead to motorcycle accidents
For example, imagine the driver failed to yield when turning left at a green light. They had a legal responsibility to check for oncoming traffic, but failed to see you and turned anyway. This caused you to lay the bike down and slide into their vehicle. This is negligence, and we would likely be able to hold them liable for your economic and non-economic damages. This is why it is imperative to talk to an auto accident attorney before deciding how to handle the accident.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, negligence led to thousands of accidents across the state in 2024. Among these were 23,427 speed-related, 13,313 improper turning-related, and 9,687 distracted driver-related accidents. That said, most of these incidents involved cars or trucks. There were 3,390 motorcycle accidents, compared to 98,529 light truck/van/SUV, 70,343 passenger car, and 7,312 heavy truck accidents.
Our motorcycle crash lawyers in Wilkes-Barre will launch a full investigation into every motorcycle accident case we work on, building a solid case against the at-fault driver and proving the value of your damages. This process includes:
- Identifying, reviewing, and analyzing any evidence in your case
- Obtaining the police report and other documents
- Surveying and documenting the crash scene
- Calling in accident reconstruction specialists, if necessary
- Working with other experts to help us understand your accident and injuries
- Interviewing any witnesses
- Attempting to find a video of the crash
- Collecting bills, receipts, and other documentation of your damages
Because evidence can disappear and witnesses’ memories can fade, it is important to begin investigating a motorcycle crash as soon as possible. Early action can help preserve records, photographs, surveillance footage, and other evidence that may be relevant to a claim, while helping you remain compliant with Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims.
“Since 1959, we have secured over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. When someone is seriously injured, they’re up against insurance companies with unlimited resources. My job is to level that playing field, and fight until they get the justice they deserve.”
Daniel W. Munley
Why Choose Munley Law as Your Wilkes-Barre Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
Recovering from a motorcycle crash often means dealing with medical treatment, insurance paperwork, repair estimates, and lost income at the same time. A motorcycle accident lawyer at Munley Law can help gather records, interview witnesses, work with accident reconstruction or medical experts when needed, and communicate with insurers on your behalf.
Munley Law has represented injured people in Pennsylvania for almost seven decades. Our attorneys have experience handling serious vehicle accident claims involving motorcycles, cars, and commercial vehicles, and several attorneys are board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the years, our clients have recovered more than $1 billion in compensation. One of these was a motorcycle accident victim who received a $4.3 million jury award.
Our lawyers hold or have held leadership positions in various highly regarded legal associations, such as the American Association for Justice, and continue to be honored by Lawdragon, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, and other bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Damages Can I Recover in a Wilkes-Barre Motorcycle Accident Case?
You may recover economic damages such as medical bills, ongoing care costs, lost wages and lost earning capacity, motorcycle or property repair and replacement, and out-of-pocket costs from a motorcycle accident case. You may also recover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering
Can I File a Wrongful Death Action If I Lost a Loved One In a Motorcycle Accident?
Yes, you can file a wrongful death action if you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident. Munley Law may be able to help you hold the at-fault driver accountable by filing a wrongful death action in Wilkes-Barre on your behalf. Due to Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, this will need to be done within two years from the date of death.
What Must I Prove To Succeed In a Motorcycle Accident Case in Wilkes-Barre?
You must prove the four elements of negligence: duty of care, breach of duty, causation (that the breach caused your injuries), and damages (that you suffered injury or financial loss).
What Types Of Driver Behavior Often Lead To Motorcycle Accidents?
Some of the most common types of driver behavior that often lead to motorcycle accidents include driver error, such as failure to yield, distracted driving, speeding, or other reckless or careless behavior.
What Does Munley Law Do To Build A Motorcycle Accident Case?
To build a motorcycle accident case, the attorneys at Munley Law conduct a full investigation that may include obtaining the police report, documenting and surveying the crash scene, reviewing evidence, calling in accident reconstruction experts if necessary, working with other experts to understand the injuries, interviewing witnesses, and attempting to find video of the crash.
Why is it Important To Act Quickly After a Motorcycle Crash in Pennsylvania?
It is important to act quickly after a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania because the state enforces a strict statute of limitations on personal injury claims. Acting quickly is essential to preserve your right to compensation.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer At Munley Law?
Munley Law offers free case reviews and consultations, and they charge no fee unless they win compensation on your behalf (i.e., they work on a contingency basis).
Talk to a Wilkes-Barre Motorcycle Accident Lawyer About Your Crash Today
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help you to get fair compensation to cover your medical bills and lost wages after a motorcycle crash.
We offer free case reviews and consultations, and can help you understand if you have a viable case against the motorist who caused your accident and injuries.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Daniel W. Munley
Daniel W. Munley is a highly regarded and deeply caring motorcycle accident lawyer. During his accomplished career he has assisted numerous motorcycle accident victims in getting the help they need to recover, with more notable cases including a $4.3 Million Jury award for a motorcycle accident victim. Daniel has also received numerous accolades, such as being triple board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and receiving a AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Reviewed by Bernadine Munley, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law, on August 4, 2026.
