Brooklyn Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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Why Hire Our Brooklyn Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
Nearly $1 Billion Won
We’ve recovered almost $1 billion for injured clients across documented cases
Largest MVA Recovery
We recovered $69.25M, the largest single motor vehicle accident settlement
Media Recognition
We’ve been featured in national and local outlets including the New York Post, Daily Mail, and CBS New York
No Fee Unless We Win
Injured in a motorcycle crash in Brooklyn, NY? If another driver caused the crash, the Brooklyn motorcycle accident lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, and emotional trauma. Call (718) 331-7700 today for a free consultation.
New York motorcycle law requires every rider to wear a helmet, but a helmet can’t stop a driver who turns left into your path or opens a door into your lane. Riders also fall outside the no-fault system, so there’s no automatic coverage for medical bills while the case is pending. And jurors often assume the biker was speeding. We answer that with scene evidence, witness statements, and crash reconstruction, and you can still recover if you weren’t wearing a helmet, though a jury may reduce the award.
Founder Arkady Frekhtman has tried injury cases to verdict since 1999, including a $69,225,000 jury verdict in a motor vehicle case. Our firm has recovered more than $900 million for injured New Yorkers. See our verdicts and settlements, client reviews, and the full range of cases our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers handle.
Visit us at 60 Bay 26th St. or request a free consultation online. We speak English, Spanish, and Russian, and we’ll come to your home or hospital room if you can’t travel.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What Rights do Motorcyclists Have After an Accident?
Many drivers fail to properly acknowledge motorcyclists. It is not uncommon for drivers to not properly yield or signal to people on motorcycles. These behaviors are unlawful since all drivers assume a duty to care for the health of all other people they may encounter on the road whenever they get behind the wheel.
Everyone traveling on the road, including other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists, shares the same rights and responsibilities, including this duty of care. This means bikers are obligated to operate responsibly around other vehicles and have the right to demand compensation for injuries they suffer in crashes. The same legal principles that apply in car accidents also apply when a negligent driver causes a motorcycle crash, making the at-fault party legally liable for the damage they cause.
Determining Fault in Brooklyn
A collision between two motor vehicles is generally the result of at least one party’s negligence. In Brooklyn, there is no such thing as a no-fault accident. Even in collisions where no one is hurt, one driver may technically be at fault. In some cases where one driver receives a citation for speeding, failing to yield, or any other moving violation, the law assumes that they are at fault for the accident.
Other motorcycle accident cases may not be straightforward and require the plaintiff to provide more proof. An attorney could fully investigate every accident using witness statements, accident reconstructions, and site visits to determine the facts of a case and leverage them for a plaintiff’s claim.
A lawyer could also protect victims from pushy insurance companies. In motorcycle accident cases, defendants’ insurance companies may try to convince the biker that they share a large amount of responsibility for the accident since they were on a bike and, thus, are owed a smaller amount of compensation. They may also try to deny the claim entirely.
After getting into a bad motorcycle crash I needed a real trial lawyer not one of those billboard lawyers who just want to make a buck at other people's expense. This firm is small, personable, and they truly care about human beings. My trial lawyer fought hard and never made me feel uncomfortable or asked me to lower the ultimate amount I wanted to obtain. They don't charge any fee until they win a settlement or verdict for you.
Consult with a Brooklyn Motorcycle Accident Attorney
If you were injured in a bike crash, a Brooklyn motorcycle accident attorney could work to understand the full impact of your accident and push for you to receive fair compensation. An attorney could work toward a successful settlement or if necessary, take your case to trial. Since there is a three-year time window to file a case, talk to an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
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Frekhtman & Associates
60 Bay 26th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
The Right Representation Near You
While it’s possible to handle a personal injury case on your own, having an experienced attorney by your side significantly increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. We have our office located all over New York City, so you don’t have to worry about office visits. You can find and visit one of our offices near you.