New York & New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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Hurt in a motorcycle crash? You have the right to full compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. We represent riders and families across New York and New Jersey.
Your Rights After a Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle claims usually fall outside standard no-fault benefits, so medical bills and wage losses are pursued against the at-fault driver and through any optional MedPay or UM/UIM on your policy. Comparative fault can reduce compensation in both states, and in New Jersey recovery is barred if you are more than 50 percent at fault. Strict deadlines apply, and some public-entity cases require a notice of claim within 90 days. Acting quickly protects evidence, benefits, and your claim.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle
Left-turn and “didn’t see the motorcycle” collisions
Unsafe lane changes and blind-spot impacts
Doorings, sudden stops, and tailgating crashes
Intersection and red-light violations
Drunk, distracted, speeding, or hit-and-run drivers
Compensation we pursue
If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash, you can pursue compensation for emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and future medical needs; lost wages and reduced earning capacity; pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment; property damage and replacement of your bike and gear; and, in fatal cases, wrongful death damages for the family.
Service Area
New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island), White Plains/Westchester, Long Island, and throughout New Jersey.
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Left-Turn Motorcycle Collisions in NY & NJ
Left-turn crashes happen when a driver turns across a rider’s path at intersections or driveways, often misjudging speed or failing to yield. These impacts are severe and common in city traffic and suburban corridors across New York and New Jersey. If you were hit in a left-turn collision, we can help you pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Drivers may argue you were “speeding” or “hard to see,” but right-of-way rules still apply. We build cases that reflect real riding dynamics and roadway visibility, so insurers don’t shift blame unfairly.
Unsafe Lane Changes & Blind-Spot Crashes in NYC & NJ
Riders are uniquely vulnerable when drivers drift or cut across lanes without signaling or checking mirrors. These crashes are frequent on NYC expressways and New Jersey highways where congestion, trucks, and quick merges reduce reaction time. If a driver sideswiped you or crowded you out of your lane, our firm can help you hold them accountable.
Injuries from lane-change impacts often include fractures and shoulder, knee, or spine trauma. We pursue compensation that covers treatment, rehab, lost wages, and the long-term effects of being forced off line by a careless lane change.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I was not wearing a helmet?
Lack of a helmet can reduce damages if it worsened the injury, but it does not automatically bar your claim.
Is lane splitting legal, and will it kill my case?
Lane splitting is not permitted in New York or New Jersey. If it happened, it can reduce compensation under comparative fault, but it does not automatically bar your claim if the other driver was also negligent.
What if the driver blames me for speeding or lane position?
NY and NJ use comparative negligence. You can still recover; your award may be reduced by your share of fault.
Can I bring a claim for a pothole or road defect?
Often yes, against a city, county, or a road contractor. These cases have strict notice deadlines, sometimes as short as 90 days, and some municipalities require prior written notice of the defect, so act fast.
How long do I have to sue?
Generally 3 years in NY and 2 years in NJ. If a public entity is involved, a notice can be due in as little as 90 days.