If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, you have options for pursuing compensation from the at-fault driver and any other liable party. A New York personal injury lawyer from our law firm is prepared to fight for compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other related losses.
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our New York motorcycle accident lawyers prepare cases for our clients and take on negligent parties who caused their injuries. Not sure if you have a case? Our legal team offers free case reviews to those injured in motorcycle accidents, during which we will explain what claim and litigation options you have.
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- Our Motorcycle Accident Team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., Will Manage Your Case
- You Could Be Entitled to Damages if You Were Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in New York
- How Working With a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in New York Benefits You
- Our Team Will Establish Fault and Prove Liability for Your Accident
- Get a Free Consultation and Tell Us About Your Motorcycle Accident in New York
Our Motorcycle Accident Team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., Will Manage Your Case
The motorcycle accident attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., assist New York clients with all types of motorcycle accidents. We handle cases involving:- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Aggressive drivers
- Tired or fatigued drivers
- Reckless drivers
- Inexperienced drivers
- Speeding
- Illegal turns
- Illegal lane changes
- Failure to yield
- Tailgating
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You Could Be Entitled to Damages if You Were Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in New York
When building your motorcycle accident case, our legal team will calculate the value of your total damages. We do this by factoring in all the forms of harm that you have suffered, ranging from financial losses to physical and emotional losses. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will list these damages and demand either their objective monetary worth or a financial value we assign them based on their impact on your life. Depending on your injuries, you could have grounds to recover some or all of the following types of damages:- Medical treatment and care
- Lost income and benefits
- Damage to your motorcycle
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Future medical treatment and care
- Diminished quality of life
- Diminished earning capacity
- Disability and permanent injury
- Scarring and disfigurement
What We Use to Calculate Your Motorcycle Accident Damages
To support your case's value, we document your damages with evidence, such as medical expenses, wage statements, and opinions or testimony from subject matter experts. We might call on expert witnesses, such as:- Medical experts who can support your prognosis and future treatment needs
- Economics experts who can testify to the future value of your financial losses
- Vocational experts who can address any challenges you have with returning to work
Damages Related to a Loved One's Fatal Motorcycle Accident
If your loved one passed away due to motorcycle accident injuries, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our New York wrongful death lawyers are determined to win the compensation you need and the justice your loved one deserves by filing a wrongful death claim or lawsuit on your behalf. In this type of case, you would pursue financial damages related to your loved one's passing, such as:- Costs for their funeral arrangements
- Lost income they would have provided to you and/or your family
- Loss of parental guidance or companionship
- Medical bills related to the motorcycle accident
- Pain and suffering they felt until their moment of passing
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How Working With a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in New York Benefits You
Working with a motorcycle injury attorney from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., means you receive comprehensive legal services tailored to your needs. We work diligently to get you the resources you need to put your life back on track. Our New York law firm provides a free consultation, and we never collect a fee unless you recover compensation for your damages. Our services include:Staying in Constant Contact With New York Clients
Our legal team will remain available to you at all times, answering your questions, explaining your options, and providing periodic updates about the case.Proving Liability for Your Accident Damages
Once we have identified a liable driver, we will build a personal injury claim against them. If multiple parties are liable, we will build the strongest possible case against each one. Some examples of other liable parties who might be involved in your case include:- The at-fault driver's employer, if the driver was in the course of employment at the time of the accident (e.g., a truck driver)
- A maintenance company or vehicle manufacturer, if a vehicle malfunction led to a motorcycle accident
- A municipality, if dangerous road conditions led to the accident
- A third driver, if more than two vehicles were involved in the accident
Explaining Your Options for Recovering Compensation
The process of recovering compensation after a motorcycle accident is different from other motor vehicle accidents. As an example, motorcycle riders and passengers are not eligible for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage as car, truck, or bus accident victims are. In other words, you cannot recover PIP benefits from your own insurer and must turn to the liable party’s insurer for compensation. What does this mean for your case? Our New York attorneys must prove fault (in contrast to “No-Fault” PIP) to get you the money you need and deserve. Our team will:- Take charge of your case to fight for the compensation you are entitled to
- Get in touch with the liable party and their insurance company on your behalf
- Stay in touch with all involved parties until we complete your case
Investigating and Documenting Your Motorcycle Accident Case
We begin by investigating your case to identify all parties who caused or contributed to your accident and injuries. We will obtain evidence and use it to build a strong, comprehensive case on your behalf.Calculating Your Motorcycle Accident Damages
We will calculate the value of your motorcycle injury case by identifying all recoverable damages that you sustained. We will obtain supporting documentation for each one to ensure you recover all the compensation you deserve for your injuries.Handling All Aspects of Your Accident Case
Throughout the legal process, our legal team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., takes care of all the details. You focus on your health and well-being. We take care of everything required to start your case, keep it going as smoothly as possible, and achieve a satisfactory resolution. You have a limited time to recover compensation for the injuries you sustained in a New York motorcycle accident. In managing your case, we will ensure you do not sacrifice your right to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages by submitting appropriate paperwork within the deadlines set by New York's statute of limitations and other applicable deadlines. (It is also very important to note that a shorter statute of limitations may apply to your situation than the most commonly applicable statute, linked above, depending upon the circumstances of your case. It is best to take advantage of a free case review with our firm so that you know exactly what deadlines you are facing and what your best options for legal action are.)Click to contact our New York Personal Injury Lawyers today
Our Team Will Establish Fault and Prove Liability for Your Accident
We investigate the case and obtain evidence to identify the party who caused your motorcycle crash. We establish liability for your damages by demonstrating the following legal elements:- The other party owed you a duty of care, e.g., checking their blind spots before changing lanes
- They failed to uphold their duty and behaved negligently, e.g., changing lanes without checking side mirrors
- The defendant's negligence caused your accident and injuries, e.g., they sideswiped you on your bike
- You suffered substantial damages because of the accident, e.g., you lost wages when you could not go to work and endured physical pain
If the at-fault driver causes an accident and you sustain injuries as a result, they are liable for your damages.
Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Will Establish the Four Elements of Negligence
To support your case, we will use documentation and information from a variety of sources, such as:- New York City Police Department accident reports
- Witness statements
- Photos and/or videos of the scene
- Accident scene reconstructions
- Expert opinions
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Get a Free Consultation and Tell Us About Your Motorcycle Accident in New York
Before you accept a settlement or provide a statement to the insurance company, contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., for a free consultation. Should you decide to work with us, we will have a New York motorcycle accident attorney from our team begin working on your case as soon as possible. Our compassionate legal team is multilingual and will assist you in English, Spanish, Greek, Bengali, or another language you prefer.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form