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Rich Barnes
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Motorcycle accidents in New York can leave riders with severe injuries, sudden financial pressure, and difficult questions about medical care, insurance, and fault. A New York motorcycle accident lawyer at The Barnes Firm can help you take the next step after a serious crash and pursue compensation from the responsible parties. Our team understands the challenges injured motorcyclists face and is prepared to guide you through the legal process with care and focus.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our trusted motorcycle accident lawyers at The Barnes Firm are dedicated to helping motorcycle accident victims and their families get the best result possible for their motorcycle accident claim. Call us today at (800) 800-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation.
The period after a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming and stressful for the victim and their loved ones. The road to recovery can be long depending on severity of injuries, and insurance companies will often lowball victims to pay out fast. Your health should always come first, but the steps taken in the hours and days following a crash can help preserve important evidence.
After a serious crash, you should not have to manage the legal process alone while trying to heal. The Barnes Firm can help investigate what happened, protect your rights, and pursue compensation from all the responsible parties. Our team will work to understand the full impact of the crash on your life. This includes current medical bills, future medical care, missed work, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and how the injuries affect daily life. Our attorneys are also equipped to prepare, and take, your case to trial, if necessary.
The Barnes Firm offers free consultations and is available 24/7. To discuss your case with a New York motorcycle accident lawyer, call (800) 800-0000 or contact us online.
In NYC, motorcycle accidents involving more than one vehicle are typically caused by another driver, not the motorcyclist. Motorcyclists are more likely to be severely injured in an accident due to less protection, less stability, road hazards, and weather conditions. Intersections can be especially dangerous for riders. A driver making a left turn may misjudge a motorcycle’s speed or fail to see the rider at all. Other common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Since motorcyclists have less protection from other vehicles, they are more likely to make direct contact with another vehicle or the pavement in the event of a crash, and are more likely to sustain severe or fatal injuries. Motorcycle accident injuries are often long-lasting and life changing. Common motorcycle accident injuries include:
These injuries can affect every part of a rider’s life. At The Barnes Firm, our attorneys will help build a strong motorcycle accident claim, taking into consideration all future medical care, lost earning ability, pain, emotional distress, and long-term disruptions to the the victim’s life.
In order to recover compensation, an injured rider must show that another party’s negligence contributed to the crash. That may involve proving that the driver failed to yield, followed too closely, ignored a traffic signal, or otherwise failed to use reasonable care. Potentially responsible parties may include a negligent driver, commercial vehicle company, delivery company, rideshare driver, vehicle owner, construction contractor, property owner, or public entity responsible for roadway maintenance.
New York follows comparative fault principles under CPLR Article 14-A. If an injured rider is found partly responsible, damages may be reduced based on the rider’s percentage of fault rather than automatically eliminated. Insurance companies sometimes try to blame motorcyclists by arguing that the rider was speeding, braking too late, or not visible enough. A legal team can push back by gathering police reports, witness statements, photos, video footage, medical records, and expert analysis when needed.
In New York City, you must file your personal injury claim within three years of your motorcycle accident or injury discovery. If your claim involves a government entity, that deadline may be shorter. Contacting an attorney immediately following an accident can help assure no important deadlines are missed.
The value of a motorcycle accident case depends on the severity of the injuries, available insurance coverage, and the impact on the victim’s daily life. A New York motorcycle accident lawyer can help evaluate the damages connected to the crash and recover compensation for:
Never accept an offer from an insurance company without first speaking to an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer at The Barnes Firm.
If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, legal guidance can help you understand your options and protect your claim. A New York motorcycle accident lawyer at The Barnes Firm can review what happened, explain your next steps, and pursue compensation from all responsible parties.
Call (800) 800-0000 today or contact us online for a free consultation.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, construction accident, or have suffered another type of personal injury contact our team today.
Free Case Evaluation or call us: (800) 800-0000In most New York personal injury cases, injured riders have three years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. However, some cases have shorter deadlines. If a government agency may be responsible for a dangerous road condition, a notice of claim may be required much sooner. Speaking with an attorney early can help protect your rights.
Motorcycle accident claims are different from many car accident claims in New York. Motorcycles are excluded from the no-fault definition of “motor vehicle,” which means injured riders generally cannot rely on standard no-fault benefits in the same way car occupants often can. A lawyer can review the available insurance coverage and legal claims.
Yes. New York follows comparative fault rules, which means you may still be able to recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the crash. Your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Because insurers may try to blame riders unfairly, evidence is especially important.
If a pothole, uneven pavement, loose debris, construction plate, or unsafe roadway condition caused your motorcycle crash, a public entity, contractor, maintenance company, or property owner may be responsible. These cases can involve strict notice requirements and shorter deadlines, so it is important to investigate quickly.
Not every motorcycle accident claim goes to court. Many claims are resolved through insurance negotiations, but some cases require litigation if the insurer disputes fault, undervalues injuries, or refuses to offer fair compensation. A lawyer can prepare the case for settlement while protecting your ability to file a lawsuit if needed.
Yes, you can recover compensation for pain and suffering. These damages are available when a person suffers a severe injury. Insurance companies must look at the severity and permanency of your injuries. Emotional injuries and mental anguish are intangible losses. That makes it harder to calculate.
Motorcycle collision lawsuit lengths will vary depending on the evidence and case facts. When these cases involve multiple parties, it will take longer to resolve. When the case involves a single defendant, it can take less time. Some cases can be resolved within a few weeks, and others several months. In extreme cases, it can take a year or more.
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