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Motorcycle accidents can be extremely painful and terrifying. If you are lucky enough to wake up, the situation would be scary. And, if you have a serious accident, you might have to deal with pain, and be overwhelmed by anxiety and emotions. You have to start thinking about medical bills and how to pay them after getting injured in a motorcycle accident.

At this point, the benefits of hiring a New York motorcycle accident lawyer will be great.

We have dealt with claims for many years, and have learned the best ways to get compensation. If you do not know what to do, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.

LEGAL RECOVERY FROM MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS.

Motorcycle accidents are not covered by your no-fault insurance, regardless of who is at fault. If you file a lawsuit, you may be compensated. This is only one way to get the right claim and recover your financial loss. Your attorney will do a better job at getting your claim and your money. You have to show proof of negligence on the other driver in order to file a claim.

What should one do after a motorcycle or car accident?

Taking some important steps after a motorcycle accident will help your attorney get your claim processed faster. After an accident, it would be best if you do this.

  • If the accident was bad, and you have an injury, the first thing you should do is get medical help.
  • If you can, take photos or videos of the crash scene.
  • Collect information from the other driver and send it to him too.
  • Call 911 to get the police on the scene of the accident immediately.
  • Get contact details of witnesses, as this will help your attorney in their investigation.
  • Describe the accident with the police without leaving any detail.
  • Call our office and an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer will help you.

These steps are very important and necessary for your claim to be approved.

If you do not go to the doctor after a motorcycle accident, what might happen?

You’re not going to the hospital could be detrimental to your health. It may take a few days or weeks to feel the symptoms of an injury. Being checked out is very important. By not visiting the hospital, you’re implying that you weren’t injured during the accident and that you, therefore, didn’t visit for medical treatment. A visit to the hospital indicates a major accident, and you should get medical treatment immediately.

Without a good record of your injuries, you may not get as much money as the extent of your injuries usually dictates.

Common motorcycle injuries include internal bleeding, broken body parts, broken jaw, concussion, back pain, broken teeth, and traumatic head injury.

You can claim the right to get compensation yourself, but the stress may be overwhelming. The appropriate amount of compensation could not be determined if you were not represented by an attorney. With a lawyer, you can get compensated for pain, suffering, medical bills, loss of income, and property damage.

Call us today for help with this and more.

WHO SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

Accidents happen for different reasons. Motorcyclists sometimes cause accidents but most of the time other motorists are the cause.

Motorists could cause accidents by:

  • Cruising on the highway.
  • Riding sidewalks.
  • Cutting in between cars and other lanes to go faster.
  • Slipping into others’ blind spots.
  • Disobeying stop signs
  • Having fun while riding.

There is a concept that motorcyclists are reckless drivers and are the cause of their accidents. Your lawyer will try to prove your innocence if you are not found guilty at trial. A motorcycle is not like a snowmobile; one should get proper compensation.

Questions about motorcycle accidents.

  • After a motorcycle accident, what should I do?

If you’re reading this, it is likely that you’ve been involved in an accident in New York City. You should call 911 and make sure an ambulance and police arrive at the scene of the accident.

Describe in detail what happened without leaving out any details. If the driver hits you as a result of not obeying a traffic rule, let the police know. And, if you have suffered severe injuries, let them know.

If you have any discomfort, let the police know. After this, talk with the experienced attorney at Rozhik Law firm. You will have knowledge of legal issues related to motorcycle accidents.

  • People who are injured often make mistakes.

When I speak with clients, they make the mistake of waiting too long to file a lawsuit. You should call a lawyer as soon as you call 911.

If you don’t have a lawyer, you might have admitted what you shouldn’t to the insurance company, making it difficult to get your claim. With an experienced lawyer, you will have to provide certain answers to make the compensation process as seamless as possible.

Another common problem is neglecting the key details of the accident, which might have helped you win the case without hassle.

The first report is critical because it is proof of what happened.

HOW TO HIRE THE BEST MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?

With many attorneys claiming to be the best around NYC, knowing the best one may be quite tricky. I’ve had some friends asking me how to hire the right attorney to handle their motorcycle accident cases. The answer I always provide them is to find out if the lawyer has had personal experience in handling motorcycle incident cases. You can find out if they’re the right fit for the job during the interview by asking the lawyer series of questions ranging from their years of experience in handling motorcycle accident cases to if they litigate cases in court.

You should also ensure that you have a good relationship with the attorney, and you should feel comfortable talking to them. And, you can start with a phone call to find out if they would take the call, as this will help you determine how they handle their clients. One of the early signs you should consider is if your lawyer will always be available to take your call.

SHOULD I CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY RIGHT AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

Never make the mistake of calling an insurance company immediately after an accident. You should call your lawyer first. Speaking to an insurance company will jeopardize the efforts of your lawyer towards getting the compensation you deserve. I’ve received phone calls from different clients who have spoken with the other driver’s insurance company involved in the accident, and the result isn’t always good. Every company is out there to make a profit, including insurance companies. So, they will look for every means not to pay you your claim.

An example was a client who was in an accident a week before then, and the other driver was at fault. He had some serious injuries, but he isn’t sure if he will be compensated without using a lawyer. During his explanation, he told me that he had spoken earlier with the insurance company. When I asked whose insurance company, he replied that it was the wrong party’s insurance carrier.

I told him it was wrong of him to do that as the insurance carrier will ask him questions that would hurt his case and make it hard to make a claim difficult. Every insurance company will try to get information from you as soon as an accident occurs since you do not have a lawyer to advise you at this point. So, discussing with an attorney before anyone else is very important.

CAN I GET COMPENSATION IF I WAS A PASSENGER IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

As a passenger in a motorcycle accident, you are entitled to compensation. Many people are not aware that being a passenger in a motorcyclist means the motorcyclist’s insurance company is liable to pay for damages and injuries sustained from accidents.

But you may find it challenging to lay claims if the motorcycle operator drove carelessly or went against specific rules.

If other vehicles are involved in the accident, you may want to have a thorough discussion about how the accident happened for you to get the right advice.

WILL I GET COMPENSATION IF A DRIVER RAN ME OFF THE ROAD?

The answer to this question is yes. I’ve had a personal experience like this when I was riding a motorcycle on the main thoroughfare, and a vehicle facing the opposite direction drove into my lane and forced me off the road, and I crashed in a tree. In such a case, ensure you get the vehicle and the driver’s necessary details and wait for the police to arrive at the scene. But, if the vehicle doesn’t stop, you may not be able to get compensation since there is no evidence to work with. In such instances, you can help yourself by identifying the vehicle’s license plate, as this will be used to search for the vehicle.

CAN I SUE A PLACE WHERE I HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF BAD ROAD OR POTHOLES?

This question reminds me of a story about a client who had an accident in a supermarket’s parking mall. The client was driving through the parking lot, which has a series of potholes. The front wheel of his motorcycle entered a pothole, and he lost control and fell. He suffered a broken leg and had to fix his bike too. During the consultation, he asked me if he could sue the owner of the parking lot, and my answer was yes.

Most people have insurance for situations like this.

So, we had to find out who owns the parking lot and those responsible for its maintenance because the owner of the parking lot may have hired someone to manage the premises.

HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VALUE OF MY INJURIES FROM A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

The above is a commonly asked question. Many people want to know the value of their injury and the compensation they deserve. Many factors are usually taken into consideration before determining the value of compensation for your injuries. One of the factors is the severity of the injury. If you have a broken leg, wrist, or arm, for instance, it will take a while before it heals. You need to be monitored to determine if there are further damages to the wrist, as this will increase your claim. It could last for a year or more before you will be able to use your broken wrist without feeling any pains.

Another factor that determines what you will be paid for your injuries is the person responsible for the accident. Sometimes, determining who is responsible for the accident is easy when it is very glaring, but it isn’t always like that. You may have to deal with a defendant that will not take the blame for the accident or try to point out your contribution to the accident. You may end up pointing accusing fingers at each other, and this may not help your case. It may make the case drag unnecessarily when you both have refused to reach a compromise. That’s why it is always important to get as much evidence as possible you can get. All these factors will be considered to determine the value of your case and the claim you deserve.

HOW LONG DOES A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASE TAKE IN NEW YORK?

There is no single or straightforward answer to this question. Many factors will determine the length of your case. One of these factors is the type of injury and how serious it is. The time it will take the injury to heal also plays a vital role in how long your case will take. If the injury heals after over one year or there is permanent damage after a year, you may want to factor that into your claim.

However, if you’ve got your claim before, it might be difficult for you to consider the permanent damage to your claim’s value. Another factor that determines the length of a case is taking responsibility. The driver responsible for the accident may not want to take responsibility for their actions and, as such, does not accept that they are at fault. Cases like this may lead to litigation, which may take more extended periods for you to get your claim.

Regardless of the factors surrounding your case, our firm works to ensure that you get your case resolved as soon as possible and get your claim without hassle.

CALL AN EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER RIGHT AWAY, CONTACT US FOR FREE CONSULTATION IMMEDIATELY

Hiring the right person for the job is very important as this will determine the outcome of your case. If you need an experienced and professional accident lawyer in New York to help you through the motorcycle compensation process, reach us now to have a free consultation with an expert in Rozhik Law Firm PLLC, and you’ll be glad you did.

 

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