Motorcyclists face more than just traffic dangers—they also battle unfair bias when accidents happen. Too often, riders are wrongly blamed for speeding, weaving, or taking risks, even when another driver clearly caused the crash. Our NYC motorcycle accident lawyers understand the challenges injured riders face and know how to push back against insurance company tactics that try to minimize or deny your claim. From busy Manhattan intersections to open stretches of NYC road, we’ve stood up for riders across NYC and won the compensation they deserve.
Standing Up for Injured Riders Across NYC
When you’re on two wheels, a driver’s split-second mistake can change your life. We’ve represented motorcyclists injured in every type of crash, including collisions caused by distracted drivers, unsafe lane changes, and failure to yield. We know most bikers ride defensively—and we make sure your side of the story is heard.
How Motorcycle Accidents Happen
- Left-turn collisions: when a vehicle turns in front of a motorcycle at an intersection.
- Blind spot accidents: drivers failing to check before changing lanes.
- Road hazards: potholes, loose gravel, or debris causing a rider to lose control.
- Dooring incidents: a driver or passenger opening a car door into a rider’s path.
Each of these situations usually results from another party’s negligence—and we work to hold them accountable.
Fighting Bias in Motorcycle Claims
Insurance companies often argue that motorcyclists were partly at fault, using NYC’s comparative negligence rules to reduce payouts. We counter this by gathering police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and expert accident reconstruction. The result: a stronger case that reflects what really happened—not the stereotype.
Injuries That Change Lives
Motorcycle accidents often cause serious harm, from broken bones and severe road rash to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. Even if you were wearing a helmet, these crashes can leave lasting physical and financial impacts. Our attorneys fight for compensation covering medical treatment, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering.
Understanding NYC Motorcycle Laws
NYC requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear helmets. Lane splitting—riding between lanes of traffic—is illegal in the state. While violating these laws can affect your case, they do not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation if another driver’s negligence caused the crash.
Motorcycle Accident FAQs
What if I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle?
You may have a claim against the at-fault driver, and in some cases, against additional parties such as a municipality for road hazards or a manufacturer for defective parts.
Do insurance companies treat motorcycle accidents differently?
Yes. They often assume the rider was at fault. Our role is to challenge that bias with strong evidence and expert testimony.
How long do I have to file a claim?
In most NYC personal injury cases, you have three years from the date of the accident, but acting quickly helps preserve evidence and strengthen your case.
