Hanover Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Tens of Millions Won by Motorcycle Injury Attorneys in Hanover

Fact: According to the NHTSA, motorcycle riders are 37 times more likely to die in an accident than car passengers.

While motorcycles make up just 3% of vehicles on the road, they’re involved in 14% of all traffic fatalities. Riders are typically experienced, alert, and aware—but that doesn't stop reckless, distracted, or impatient drivers from putting them in harm’s way.

At Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP, our Hanover motorcycle accident attorneys understand what’s at stake. Since 1922, we’ve helped riders and their families rebuild after devastating crashes by pursuing financial recovery from negligent drivers and their insurers. Our firm has recovered tens of millions for Pennsylvanians harmed by others’ carelessness.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle crash, call a motorcycle accident lawyer in Hanover at Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC today: (717) 775-7574. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we win.

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycles are small, fast, and easy to miss—especially by drivers who aren’t looking. One of the most common causes of motorcycle crashes involves a driver making a left-hand turn directly into the path of an oncoming bike. Drivers often say the same thing: "I didn’t see them," or "I thought I had enough time."

This isn’t just carelessness. It’s called optimism bias—a psychological phenomenon that causes drivers to misjudge the distance or speed of a motorcycle, especially during a turn. Their brain registers the bike as farther away or slower than it really is, leading them to turn too soon and cause a collision.

Inattentional blindness plays a role too: drivers tend to see what they expect to see—other cars—and not what they don’t. The result is a nationwide pattern of riders being seriously hurt because another driver made a split-second miscalculation.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Left turns into oncoming motorcycles
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Running red lights or ignoring stop signs
• Merging or lane changes without checking blind spots

Drivers have a legal and moral obligation to look out for everyone on the road—including motorcyclists. When they fail to do so, our motorcycle accident attorneys in Hanover step in to hold them accountable.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries Are Often Life-Changing

A motorcycle crash doesn’t just leave you with road rash and a totaled bike. Riders often suffer catastrophic injuries: brain trauma, spinal cord damage, shattered bones, or internal bleeding. These injuries can end careers, limit mobility, and create a lifelong need for care.

And the costs add up fast. Ambulance bills. Emergency surgeries. Lost income. Rehab. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report from 2002, the average hospital bill for a motorcycle crash injury would be over $23,000 today—and that's just the immediate care. For more serious injuries, long-term treatment and rehabilitation can push the total far higher. Your household may go from stable to financially fragile in a matter of weeks.

If your crash was caused by someone else’s negligence, a motorcycle accident attorney can help you fight for compensation to cover:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and diminished earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disability or disfigurement

You don’t have to bear this burden alone.

100+ Years of Fighting for the Injured

When riders need someone in their corner, they call the Hanover motorcycle accident lawyers at Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP. Our attorneys handle the paperwork, the calls, and the legal battles while you focus on healing. We’ve served the people of Pennsylvania for over a century, winning life-changing results for riders and their families.

Don’t let the insurance company dictate your recovery. We’ll fight for every dollar you deserve. Contact Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC today for a free consultation at (717) 775-7574.