New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Injury Claims for Motorcycle Accident Cases in New York

As any seasoned rider will agree, riding a motorcycle is fast, efficient, and exhilarating. The problem that riders must deal with is that motorists frequently fail to note the presence of a motorcyclist. The driver fails to see a motorcyclist in an adjacent lane, or at a stoplight or stop sign, resulting in serious injury or death. Statistics show that the majority of motorcycle accidents occur at slow speeds, an average of 29 mph.

A high percentage of motorcycle accidents are the result of a distracted driver who changes lanes, impacting the motorcycle, or hits the motorcycle from behind, or while making a turn in an intersection. The risk of serious injury is very high. Many motorcyclists die, or are seriously injured in an accident. At Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP, we have recovered over $420 million in damages over our 50 years in practice. We urge you to contact our firm at once if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Compensation

While an experienced rider is constantly on the alert, collisions still take place at an alarming rate. The facts indicate that motorists fail to be as diligent in watching for motorcycles as they are for other vehicles. An impact between a car and motorcycle, even at slow speeds, is exceptionally dangerous, as the motorcyclist is thrown into the roadway, and even when wearing an approved helmet, the accident is often deadly. The most common types of injuries include broken bones, head and brain injuries, amputations, internal injuries, severe abrasions, as well as knee, wrist, and shoulder injuries.

When a motorcyclist is injured as a result of the negligence of another driver, or due to a failure of a motorcycle part or system, or in an accident caused by poorly maintained streets or roads, it is important to get a professional evaluation of the case. The objective of our firm is to file a claim or lawsuit to seek full compensation for all damages. Contact us for more information, as early as possible after the accident so that any witness reports and evidence related to the accident can be preserved as supporting data for your case. Our New York personal injury attorneys are waiting for your call.