Motorcycle Accident

Sanders & Kim knows how life-changing these tragic events can be for both riders and their loved ones. Victims often end up hospitalized and are frequently diagnosed with debilitating injuries. Medical costs can quickly become overwhelming, putting added financial strain on the injured.

By law, motorcycle riders have the same rights as drivers of motorized vehicles. Yet according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle and car accidents are among the top causes of personal injury in New York.

The Sanders & Kim realizes that while no amount of money can ever truly erase one’s pain and suffering, successful litigation can relieve the monetary burdens caused by serious personal injury, lost income and disability. With assistance from our veteran team of medical consultants, accident recreation specialists and support staff, Sanders & Kim have secured significant settlements and verdicts for our clients. 

Consequences of Motorcycle Accident Injuries

At Sanders & Kim, we understand the unique dynamics and different mechanisms of injury in motorcycle accidents. Even with a helmet, bikers are more prone to experience traumatic injuries and suffer from long-term pain. Unlike a motorist, a biker isn’t protected by airbags or seat belts, and statistics show that motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to experience a fatal accident than those in passenger cars.

Types of injuries that may result from a motorcycle accident include:

• Head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Bone fractures
• Neck injuries
• Paralysis
• Face injuries
• Disfigurement and scars
• Lacerations and abrasions
• Wrongful death

Injured motorcyclists may be eligible for compensation to cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other non-economic losses. To raise your odds of winning such compensation, however, you need an experienced New York motorcycle accident attorney to represent you. Our legal team will always have your best interests in mind and will work hard to maximize the value of your case, especially when it comes to settlement offers.

Liability in a Motorcycle Accident in New York

As noted by the NHTSA review, many times, a motorcycle accident is not the fault of the rider. Third parties may be held liable for personal injuries or wrongful death if the evidence shows that the driver of a motor vehicle was at fault.

Sometimes the city may be at fault, if it is discovered that the location of the accident was poorly designed, contained visual obstructions, or was the site for many other accidents in the past. Even construction companies, if they created a road hazard by failing to consider the safety of motorcyclists, may be held liable in a car accident lawsuit in New York.

Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts are awarded every year to motorcycle victims who suffered serious injuries and to families of victims who were killed by distracted drivers or other negligent parties.

Protect Your Legal Rights 

Motorcycle accident victims should never have to shoulder the burden of another driver’s negligence. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle accident in the five boroughs or Long Island, a no charge consultation with a lawyer at Sanders & Kim can help you determine the extent of your rights and whether you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. You deserve only the highest caliber of legal representation.

To arrange your confidential case review, call us today at 718-358-9500.