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Our attorneys are nationally recognized for our success in helping victims of motorcycle accidents win
compensation for all damages related to their injuries.
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Motorcycle Injury Settlements & Damages
Your dedicated lawyer will help approximate the settlement amount you are owed in your initial consultation by assessing the following damages:
- Medical Expenses: The amount you are rightfully owed.
- Lost Wages: Past and future income lost due to your injury.
- Property Damage: Payments to repair property such as vehicles damaged in the accident.
- Pain & Suffering: Including PTSD, discomfort, anxiety, and more.
Injuries Covered in Motorcycle Accident Cases
The most common injuries we help accident victims receive compensation for include:
- Lesiones en la cabeza
- Internal Bleeding
- Neck Injuries
- Cuts and Lacerations
- Fractured and Broken Bones
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- PTSD
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How to File a Motorcycle Injury Lawsuit
Motorcyclists in New York must abide by several laws in order to successfully initiate a lawsuit. To file a claim, you will first need:
- A legal license to drive a motorcycle in the state of New York
- Proper vehicle registration
- A certificate of inspection for every 12 months
- And proper liability insurance
Once you have these documents ready, you will need to search for a trustworthy motorcycle accident attorney in your area. They will tell you if any additional documents are needed, and handle the majority of the legal process for you to minimize errors and delays.
Prescripción de la acción judicial por accidente de moto
New York State law puts a time limit on when an injured motorcyclist can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused the crash, called a statute of limitations. In any personal injury case, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident.
When a motorcycle accident results in a fatality, a wrongful death suit may be filed on behalf of the deceased’s estate. Here again, there is a statute of limitations, which is two years from the date of death. In this case, New York law does not go by the date of the accident. The deceased might not have succumbed to his or her injuries immediately after the crash.
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Determining Fault in Motorcycle Accidents
New York state has a no-fault law for any car accident. This means that insurance companies must pay for all lost earnings, incidental costs, and medical expenses directly relating to car accidents. However, this law does not apply to motorcycle accidents. This is because many states, including New York, see motorcycles as inherently more dangerous than regular automobiles.
As a result, all motorcyclists are required to carry their own private insurance anytime they ride. This will protect them from having to pay out-of-pocket for any exorbitant medical expenses. That being said, New York state law does make a few allowances for motorcycle riders.
An example of this is that motorcycle riders in New York aren’t subject to the “serious injury threshold” that automobile drivers are. Examples of “serious” injuries include broken bones, lacerations, internal bruising, and any other injury that prevents victims from working and maintaining their quality of life prior to the accident.
This threshold was written to prevent New York drivers from making claims or proceeding with a lawsuit when they don’t have serious injuries. However, since motorcyclists are exempt from this threshold, they can press claims whenever they are injured, even if their injuries are minor.
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We develop each case with thorough preparation and personal client contact. There are no attorney’s fees until your case is settled. To speak with a motorcycle injury attorney who understands the complexity of these cases, call our office at 855-468-7626.
