If you were in a motorcycle accident in New York and suffered injuries, you may have options to pursue compensation from the at-fault (and any other liable) party. A New York personal injury lawyer from our law firm is prepared to help you fight for compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other related losses.
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our lawyers help people prepare their motorcycle accident cases 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 litigation options you may have to pursue financial compensation for your injuries.
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- You May Be Owed Damages If You Were Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in New York
- How Working with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in New York Can Help You
- Our Team Will Help You Establish Fault and Prove Liability for Your Accident Case
- Our Motorcycle Accident Team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Will Manage Your Case
- Get a Free Consultation and Tell Us About Your Motorcycle Accident in New York
You May Be Owed 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. We 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 may have grounds to recover 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 that may include medical bills, wage statements, and opinions or testimony from subject matter experts. We may call on expert witnesses, such as:- Medical experts who can support your prognosis and future treatment needs
- Economics experts who can testify on 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 personal injury attorneys are determined to win the compensation you need and the justice your loved one deserves. You may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. In this type of case, you may pursue additional 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 from them
- 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 Can Help You
Working with a motorcycle accident 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 team provides a free consultation, and we never collect a fee unless you recover compensation for your damages. Our services to you include:Staying in Constant Contact with You
Our legal team will remain available to you at all times, answering your questions, explaining your options, and providing periodic updates about the 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 to help us build a strong, comprehensive case on your behalf.Proving Liability for Your Damages
Once we have identified a liable party, 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 may be involved in your case include:- The at-fault driver's employer if they were working at the time of the accident (e.g., trucking companies)
- 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-party driver if multiple people were involved in the accident
Calculating Your Recoverable 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.Explaining Your Options for Recovering Compensation
The process of recovering compensation after a motorcycle accident has aspects that distinguish it 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. Injured motorcycle accident victims cannot recover PIP benefits from their own insurer as people injured in those other vehicle types would This also means that all aspects of your case to win monetary compensation for your injuries and other damages require that we prove fault (in contrast to “No-Fault” PIP,) to get you the money you need and deserve. Our team will navigate the claims process to fight for the compensation you are entitled to.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 communicate with all parties involved in your case, including other lawyers, the insurance company, and anyone else who may be involved. 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 Call us to get your case started today.New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near Me (516) 932-0400
Our Team Will Help You Establish Fault and Prove Liability for Your Accident Case
We investigate the case and obtain evidence to identify the party who caused your motorcycle accident. 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 appropriately before changing lanes
- They failed to uphold their duty, behaving 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 medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more, e.g., you suffered a traumatic brain injury, lost wages, and pain and suffering
We Will Use Evidence to Support Your Case Argument
To support your case, we will use documentation and information, such as:- Accident reports
- Witness statements
- Photos or videos of the scene
- Accident scene reconstructions
- Expert opinions
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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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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 motorcycle accident attorney from our team begin working on your case. Our compassionate legal team is also multilingual. We can assist you in English, Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form