Motorcycle Accidents of the Rich & Famous in Philadelphia
The lives of the rich and famous are studded with memorable motorcycle crashes, from legendary writer and soldier T.E. Lawrence’s fatal 1935 accident in England to folk singer Bob Dylan’s mysterious motor bike crash near Woodstock in 1966. Many actors such as CHIP’s Eric Estrada to rockers such as Steven Tyler have all taken their share of motorcycle tumbles. Motorcyclists in the Philadelphia area are no exception.
History of Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Accidents
Even Pennsylvania, the home of one of Harley Davidson’s factories and the antique motorcycle museum, has seen motorcycle accidents of high-profile Americans. For example, John Gardner, a noted literary critic, poet and writer, died in a 1982 motorcycle crash near Susquehanna. In 2006, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered jaw and nose injuries after crashing on his motorcycle in Pittsburgh. The athlete, the youngest ever quarterback to win a Super bowl championship, had not been wearing a helmet but later recovered from his injuries.
Motorcycles, along with all of their risks and glories, have long been a part of Philadelphia’s history. Injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident can be serious, and it is important to find a knowledgeable law firm that can fight for your claim and settlement whether or not you are a celebrity.
Motorcycle accident injuries can take a long time to heal (Steven Tyler’s torn heel took the better part of a year), and for ordinary riders, medical bills can pile up to overwhelming amounts. Hospitalization expenses, in addition to physical therapy and loss of wages, are too much of a financial burden for anyone who is not a Hollywood star or championship athlete.
Article provided courtesy of the Philadelphia motorcycle accident attorneys at Lundy Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 866-281-8612, www.lundylawmotorcycleaccident.com.
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