Why Choose Us After a New York City Motorcycle Accident
Insurance companies often place unfair blame on injured motorcyclists after a crash. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck, our attorneys are prepared to challenge these tactics with relentless NYC grit.
With assistance from our veteran team of medical consultants, accident reconstruction specialists, and support staff, our attorneys have been fighting for New Yorkers injured in motorcycle and car accidents for nearly 60 years. In that time, we’ve combined courtroom capability with a human-centered approach to recover over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Our firm has a legacy of trial strength, and we’re always ready to take cases to court. Insurers know we mean business, which often gives us leverage to reach a favorable resolution.
When you choose us to represent you, you’ll pay nothing out of pocket for our services. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you, and we only get paid if we win.
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Who Is Liable for a Motorcycle Accident in New York?
A motorcycle wreck is not always the rider’s fault. Drivers of larger motor vehicles are often liable for a motorcyclist’s injuries when their negligent driving behaviors cause a crash. Other parties may also be liable, including:
- The city or state, if poor road design or visual obstructions contribute to an accident
- A construction company, if it created a road hazard that prevented safe driving
- A vehicle manufacturer, if defective parts led to the accident
- A maintenance provider, if negligent repairs played a role in the incident
- A driver’s employer, if the at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash
New York’s no-fault system does not cover injured motorcyclists. If you’ve been injured while riding a motorcycle, recovery often depends on proving fault and pursuing liability insurance or other available coverage. This makes determining liability especially important, as your ability to recover compensation depends on proving that another party’s negligence caused the crash.
Types of Compensation Available After a Motorcycle Wreck
If someone else is at fault for your motorcycle accident, our New York personal injury lawyers can help you seek compensation for the full range of losses you’ve suffered because of your injuries. In most cases, damages fall into two main categories: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages cover the financial impact of the crash. These may include medical expenses for any past and future care necessary to treat your injuries. You may also recover lost wages and reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work. If your injuries result in a disability, your compensation may also include the cost of home accessibility modifications, in-home care, or mobility equipment.
Non-economic damages reflect the ways the accident has affected your quality of life beyond finances. These often include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent scarring. Additionally, you may seek compensation for loss of enjoyment of life if your injuries limit your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed.
We Have Your Back
Founded in 1967, The Sanders Law Firm has grown into a large, thriving organization of attorneys, paralegals, medical consultants, and support staff – all committed to providing the highest level of legal representation to injured New Yorkers.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Unlike an enclosed vehicle’s occupants, a motorcyclist isn’t protected by airbags, seat belts, or a vehicle’s frame. As a result, bikers are more prone to experience traumatic injuries, even when wearing proper safety gear. The risk of death is also higher, as motorcyclists are 22 times more likely to experience a fatal accident than those in passenger cars.
Many types of catastrophic injuries may result from a motorcycle crash, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bone fractures
- Paralysis
- Facial injuries
- Disfigurement and scars
- Road rash
- Amputation
- Wrongful death
Our NYC motorcycle accident lawyers seek maximum compensation for victims dealing with a wide range of life-altering injuries. While case values vary based on injury severity, motorcycle wrecks tend to cause serious harm and result in settlements or verdicts that reflect those damages.
How Long Do You Have To File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in New York?
New York’s statutes of limitations restrict the amount of time you have to take legal action after a motorcycle wreck. In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, you have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Some situations involve much shorter deadlines. Claims involving New York City, New York State, or another government entity may have special notice and filing rules, including deadlines as short as 90 days. You’ll also have 1 year and 90 days to file a lawsuit.
If you miss your case’s filing deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation. We encourage you to reach out to our firm as soon as possible so we can build a strong case before time runs out.
What To Do After a New York City Motorcycle Accident
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident in New York City, we encourage you to take the following steps to preserve your chances of securing fair compensation:
- Report the accident to the police.
- Get insurance and contact information from all involved parties.
- Take photos of the crash scene, including vehicle damage and visible injuries.
- Do not admit any wrongdoing.
- See a doctor immediately after the crash and keep track of all medical records.
- Notify your insurance company.
- Contact our Manhattan motorcycle accident lawyers for a free consultation about your rights and next steps.
Our team is available 24/7 to guide you through the challenging aftermath of a motorcycle crash. When you reach out to us for help, we’ll take on the burden of pursuing maximum compensation while you focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Leading New York City Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle accident victims should never have to shoulder the burden of another driver’s negligence. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle accident in New York, including in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, or Long Island, a no-charge consultation with a lawyer at The Sanders Law Firm can help you determine the extent of your rights and whether you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York.
You deserve only the highest caliber of legal representation. To arrange your confidential case review, we invite you to call our offices at (833) SANDERS.