Manhattan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Get Help After a Serious Motorcycle Accident in New York

Because motorcycles do not provide the same level of protection as cars or trucks, the majority of motorcycle riders typically suffer from multiple catastrophic injuries when an accident occurs.

Furthermore, because motorcycles are not equipped with seatbelts, airbags, protective steel frames, and other types of safety equipment commonly found in cars and trucks, many motorcycle accident victims sustain injuries so severe that they are often left permanently scarred, disfigured, or disabled.

Seek Compensation for Your Suffering: Motorcycle Accident Damages

If you were involved in a motorcycle accident in New York and sustained an injury, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• your injuries
• pain
• suffering
• medical bills
• newfound financial hardship

However, in order to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove that the accident was directly caused by another person’s negligence.

Experts in New York State Motorcycle Law

An experienced motorcycle accident attorney in Manhattan can help you recover the compensation you may deserve by evaluating your case, filing the appropriate paperwork, and representing you in settlement hearings or in court.

At Loscalzo & Loscalzo, we have nearly 50 years of experience representing motorcycle accident victims and understand what needs to be done to win your case.

Common forms of driver negligence include:

• DUI or DWI
• Speeding
• Racing
• Falling asleep at the wheel
• Failure to follow traffic laws, signs, and signals
• Running a red light
• Making illegal turns
• Failing to stop at a stop sign

Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in New York?

If you are riding a motorcycle in New York, whether you are driving the motorcycle or just riding as a passenger, you must wear a helmet. It is a legal requirement to be able to ride in New York. You must also wear proper eye protection if your helmet doesn't have a face shield. The helmet you choose to wear must also meet federal requirements set by the DOT. 

If you choose to not wear a helmet, you can be pulled over and be fined or imprisoned. You can be fined up to $100 and/or face up to 30 days in jail.

Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Injuries

We can help you take legal action whether you are filing a claim against a negligent driver, government, or motorcycle manufacturer. The government has a responsibility to ensure that all roadways are safe and free of hazards, such as potholes and obstructed streets, and that all road signs and traffic signals are working properly.

If the government fails to maintain roadways, traffic signals, or traffic signs, and it results in a motorcycle accident, it is liable for damages.

At Loscalzo & Loscalzo, P.C., our Manhattan motorcycle accident attorneys are dedicated to helping clients throughout New York take legal action after an accident. You do not deserve to suffer for the rest of your life because of another person’s negligence. Let us help you obtain justice by filing a personal injury, and negotiating for a settlement to cover your present and future expenses.

We know that no amount of money can bring back the quality of life you had before your accident, but we strongly believe that you are owed justice and deserve to be compensated.

Our compassionate, experienced, and dedicated motorcycle accident lawyers in Manhattan are ready and able to assist you with all of your legal needs. If you have been injured, please contact our office at (646) 846-4776 for a free consultation.