Huntington Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Roughly 5,000 people were killed in collisions involving motorcycles in 2018, as per statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although motor vehicle collisions are more common than motorcycle collisions, motorcycle crashes lead to a disproportionately high number of injuries and deaths. Motorcyclists are up to 30 times more likely than the occupants of other vehicles to be involved in a collision mile for mile.

If you were involved in a motorcycle collision, you are not alone. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Huntington with Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. may be able to assist you. Contact our office today at (631) 451-7900 for a free, no-obligation consultation and case evaluation. We will discuss your case for compensation and also discuss the steps you should take toward filing a claim if you have grounds for one. Statutes of limitations apply to personal injury claims so do not hesitate to call today.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Collisions

Several factors can come into play that cause motorcycle crashes. These factors include the experience level of the driver, whether road and weather conditions are conducive to safe riding, and whether or not other drivers are aware of road rules regarding driving near or around motorcyclists. Vehicle maintenance, road design, and negligence in its many forms, such as distracted driving, driving under the influence, or driving recklessly or aggressively, can all contribute to a crash.

Common causes of motorcycle collisions include the following:

• Driver intoxication and state of mind that hampers decision-making.
• Inclement weather, poor lighting, dangerous road conditions, road debris, narrow lanes, and a lack of warning signs can lead to a crash.
• Sudden changes in road conditions can lead to a collision.
• Driver inexperience.
• Failure to see a motorcycle, which can easily be in a vehicle blind spot..
• Faulty vehicle parts such as worn brakes, a loss of traction, or torn or ruptured tires.
• Negligence on the part of the motorcyclist or other drivers, including speeding, zigzagging in and out of traffic, driving too close to other vehicles, driving while drowsy, and not following safe driving rules.
• Rider errors, such as coming too close to other vehicles or under- or overestimating the time it takes to brake, reach a turn, or cross an intersection.

Frequent Injuries Motorcyclists Suffer in Crashes

Motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining injuries and suffering blunt-force trauma in a crash than drivers and passengers in cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Such vehicles often come with advanced collision avoidance systems, seatbelts, airbags, anti-lock brakes, and other safety features. Motorcyclists have little in the way of protection when it comes to avoiding or reducing the impact that a collision can cause other than knee and elbow pads, a helmet, and scratch-resistant clothing.

Such safety gear goes a long way toward reducing the seriousness of your motorcycle injuries should you suffer a collision and they should always be used, but motorcyclists still suffer serious injuries in crashes, such as:

• Fractured, broken, or crushed bones
• Nerve, muscle, ligament, and tissue damage
• Burns and lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Head, neck, back, and spinal cord damage

Additionally, the type of crash, for example a high side crash, can lead to more significant injuries and trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), treatment and hospitalization costs for collisions involving vehicles average about $60,000 per case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that motorcycle accidents cost society $12 billion every year. For serious injuries, the long-term treatment costs and other losses suffered by the victim such as lost income and an inability to work can run in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, which can be an insurmountable amount for many people to pay.

Depending on the type of insurance you have and the insurance policies held by the at-fault driver who struck you, you may be faced with significant medical bills after a collision.

Recovering Damages After a Motorcycle Crash

Liability for vehicle collisions is based on how the collision in question occurred. If you can prove that someone’s actions caused or led to your collision and that you suffered some form of loss in the collision, you can file a claim for damages from the insurance provider of that party. New York requires vehicle operators to hold a basic liability/accident policy, and many drivers also purchase uninsured or underinsured motorist policies that can be used in case you are involved in a collision with an unidentified or an under- or uninsured motorist. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Huntington from Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. can help you determine the best course to take to attempt to cover your losses. Please call (631) 451-7900 to discuss your case.

Learn How a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Huntington Can Help You During a Free Consultation Today

To file a claim for damages, you must show that you suffered an otherwise avoidable or preventable collision due to the negligent actions of the at-fault party and suffered losses or damages as a result. You must also quantify your damages, provide proof of treatment, and make a claim for damages against the at-fault party, putting their insurance company on notice that you want to seek compensation for your personal injuries.

A motorcycle accident lawyer in Huntington from Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. can help you in your pursuit of compensation for your injuries and losses, and we are just a call away. Contact us at (631) 451-7900 to speak with a member of our legal team and let us help you during this difficult time. We also have team members who can assist Spanish speaking clients.