I recently had depositions in a motorcycle accident case in which our client was hit at night by a car. Our client had extra lighting on his motorcycle for more visibility at night. High-definition lighting was added. It seems like a good safety feature to add to a motorcycle. Also, if you are injured in a motorcycle accident, it is a good idea to take a look at your operator's manual. In our case, the defendant was claiming our client made some steering manuevers just before the crash. In the information provided in the operator's manual of the motorcycle, it shows that such claims were all but impossible for this type of motorcycle.
Make sure you save any receipts for custom parts to the motorcycle. It is interesting that the major insurance companies do not have a set formula for valuing the property damage, market value, of motorcycles which are totaled in a car accident. With a car, they simple apply their formula valuations and then try to argue from there. However, with a motorcycle, they will usually tell you to get and supply your own estimate from a qualified dealer or appraiser.
David Schreiber
Of Counsel
Law Offices of Thomas Wolpert, PC
(610) 792-3304
www.PAinjurycase.com
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