Auto - Motorcycle Accident

A New York car/motorcycle accident is often more treacherous than a normal auto accident. A New York motorcycle accident often involves serious injuries and can have devastating results.

Many motorcycle/automobile accidents place motorcyclists and occupants of a car at great risk for serious injuries. According to the Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures (Volume 1: Technical Report, Hurt, H.H., Ouellet, J.V., and Thom, D.R) the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominate cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2003 there were 3,661 motorcyclists killed and an additional 67,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States — 12% more than the 3,270 motorcyclist fatalities and 4% more than the 65,000 motorcyclist injuries reported in 2002. Additionally, more than 100,000 motorcyclists have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway Safety and National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

However, because of the perceived increased dangers associated with motorcycle/automobile accidents, the victim’s rights in such an accident may be difficult to defend, even if the cause is the other party’s negligence. Hiring a lawyer after a New York motorcycle/automobile accident can be a good solution to guide you through this difficult legal process.

New York motorcycle/car accident injuries can have a devastating impact on the life of the injured party and his or her family. If you or someone you love has been in a motorcycle or car accident, many of the same laws apply as if you were in a car or truck. For example, the person or company responsible for the collision should pay for your motorcycle/car accident repairs and injuries. It is important you understand the dangers associated with motorcycle/car accident and the rights you have if you’re ever in a motorcycle/car accident. However, after an accident, a motorcyclist’s rights can be different than other motor vehicle accident victims. There is a significant difference with regard to no-fault benefits.

Read more about motorcycle/car accidents by following the links below.

Procedures to Follow after a Motorcycle Accident

Involvement in a motorcycle accident is a frightening, confusing experience for anybody. This list of procedures is designed to ensure that you follow all of the steps necessary immediately following a motorcycle accident. [read more]

Beat the Adjustor

Some insurance adjustors may try use the confusion a motorcycle accident causes in people’s lives to the insurance company’s advantage. They also may try to blame the driver of the motorcycle for his or her injuries. One of the adjustor’s job is to try to make the insurance company more money by paying less money to people injured in motorcycle accidents. [read more]

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to most of our frequently asked questions about motorcycle accidents. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to call us and speak with us. After a New York motorcycle accident you may need a lawyer on your side. You can call us 24 hours a day or complete a Free Online Contact Form. [read more]

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If you’ve been injured in New York state, contact William Mattar, the New York motorcycle accident lawyer whose focus is auto injury, which includes car, bus, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle crashes. William Mattar’s law firm has successfully advocated for hurt and injured clients across New York state, including in the Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Binghamton, Corning, Elmira, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, Troy, Utica, and Watertown areas. Fill out a free online contact form, or better yet, call us at 1-800-7-MATTAR or 1-800-317-2424 for a free contact today! Call us anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are on call right now. We have several locations in New York state to better serve you. Do not worry where you are located. We may be able to come to your home or hospital. Call us, we are ready to help.

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