15 October

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Overcoming Juror Bias in New York City Motorcycle Accident Cases

When presenting a New York City motorcycle accident case, it’s often challenging for lawyers to persuade jurors to put aside all their negative opinions about motorcyclists. All too often, jurors assume that most motorcyclists carelessly ignore traffic laws, enjoy speeding and often weave in and out of traffic with little or no regard for other people’s safety. The truth is that only a small percentage of motorcyclists ride in a foolish manner – as we often see in TV shows and movies. Most motorcycle riders aren’t unruly gang members who disregard traffic laws and enjoy suddenly pulling up in the blind...

14 June

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Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in the Bronx

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in Motorcycle Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

While it’s always fun to enjoy the added sense of freedom that riding a motorcycle in New York City provides, all riders must exercise caution when passing through heavy traffic areas like the Bronx since too many deadly accidents occur there each year. Commuters must be especially careful when travelling on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Fortunately, some Bronx neighborhoods are benefitting from New York City’s “slow zone” program that requires reduced speeds in high traffic areas. You can learn more about several serious Bronx collisions by reviewing the descriptions of them below – along with some general New York motorcycle accident statistics....

02 May

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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Motorcycle Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A New York motorcyclist was severely hurt in a crash that happened on Route 7 going Southbound on Monday night of April 30. Nathan Spiro from Bedford was driving south on Route 7 when he lost control of his motorcycle. The police report that two other vehicles were involved in the accident. The vehicles included a 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude that was being driven by Jorge Rodriguez-Novascatala and a 2007 Prius that was being driven by Kathleen Sophia Abouzeide. The drivers of the vehicles were not hurt in the accident, and the cars did not need to be towed. The Route 7 southbound area near...

26 April

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Police Identify Ashley N. Schmidt as Motorcyclist who Died in Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death

The Niagara Falls Police Department has identified the 32-year-old woman from Grand Island who died on Sunday night. She died after she was ejected from her motorcycle. The woman, Ashley N. Schmidt, lost control of the motorcycle she was driving at around 8:20 in the evening, according to police. This occurred on Ferry Avenue near 19th Street. She hit the curb and was thrown from the bike. Schmidt was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The crash is still being looked into by police. She is survived by two children, and her funeral will be held...

27 September

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Brooklyn Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Important Questions to Ask Your Attorney

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in Motorcycle Accidents

Once you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important to focus on your next step explains one of the Brooklyn motorcycle accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in NYC. Working with motorcycle accident lawyers will allow you to get the financial assistance that you need. There are several questions you should ask to ensure that you find the right lawyer to represent you for your case. What is your experience with motorcycle accidents? When you hire a personal injury lawyer, they should have experience with accidents involving motorcycles. This includes understanding the statistics that are involved with a...

23 August

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Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Discusses What To Do After An Accident

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in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents happen every day. You don't want to become a victim twice, however explains a motorcycle injury lawyer. Rather than simply letting your insurance take care of the settlement, you should take action. You might have been a victim, and therefore you need to make sure that you are being taken care of to the fullest extent. The Statistics According to the Insurance Information Institute, the number of fatal motorcycle crashes increased by 8.3 percent from 2014 to 2015. The number injured, however, dropped by 4.3 percent. 8.6 million motorcycles were on the road in 2015. This statistic has not changed dramatically, which shows...

12 June

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NYC Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: Reasons to Hire an Attorney After Being Injured in an Motorcycle Accident

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in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles can be one of the greatest, and most exhilarating, ways to get around explains one of the NYC motorcycle accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Whether you are taking a ride along the coast, or you are merely going to and from work, motorcycles can be a fun alternative to cars. However due to the exposed nature of riding on a motorcycle, motorcycle accidents can prove to be much more devastating than other auto accidents, and can leave you injured and out of work for several weeks. More often than not, motorcyclists are injured due to the negligence...

26 May

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NYC Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Safety for Riders This Spring

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As most motorcycle riders will tell you, few moments in life can match the absolute joy and sense of freedom you’ll experience while riding your Harley Davidson or other bike on a beautiful New York day. Of course, be sure to always exercise great caution while riding on busy city streets and crowded freeways since about 140 New York motorcyclists lose their lives in traffic-related accidents each year says NYC motorcycle accident lawyers at the F&A accident law firm. Hopefully, you can always get away on weekends to ride near the parks and lakes in your area. If you ever need...

22 March

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Recovering After A Motorcycle Accident ? Watch for These Hidden Injuries

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During a motorcycle accident, you may sustain injuries that are easily observed such as "road rash". However, many riders suffer injuries which are not easily identified without an extensive medical examination, such as spinal injuries or traumatic brain injuries. It could be that you are unknowingly suffering from either or both of these two "hidden" injuries. Spinal Injuries Automobile and motorcycle accidents account for 35 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year. These accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. It is important to identify spinal injuries as soon as possible so that more serious injuries do not occur. Care providers can...

17 February

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New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Current Statistics and Ways to Decrease Accidents

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New York Motorcycle Accidents Claim Far Too Many Lives Every year, thousands of New York motorcyclists ride their bikes to and from work and plan special weekend trips and longer vacations through beautiful scenic valleys. On other occasions, numerous motorcyclists head out together in hopes of sharing journeys down their favorite back roads. Unfortunately, too many riders, especially young men in their 20s, keep losing their lives in the Hudson Valley area explains an attorney at Frekhtman & Associates, New York motorcycle accident lawyers. Although many injured cyclists are hit by careless motorists in congested traffic areas, others lose their lives by taking...