Manhattan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Manhattan has some of the busiest traffic congestion in all of New York City. In the warmer months, motorcyclists add to this traffic along with cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, and many others. A motorcycle operator and or passenger are much more likely to be seriously injured as a result of an accident when compared to motor vehicles.
Proving Liability in Motorcycle Accidents
Common causes of Motorcycle Accidents include:
- driver inattention
- motorist failing to see motorcycle and therefore not yielding, cutting the motorcycle off, or otherwise crashing into the unseen vehicle
- excessive speed on the part of the motorcycle and or other vehicles on the road
- failing to engage in defensive driving techniques
- improper or unsafe lane changes
- improper or unsafe turns such as when a vehicle turns left in front of another vehicle proceeding straight ahead with the right of way
- following too closely leading to rear end collisions
Disproving a societal bias against motorcycle operators
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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. According to studies, victims represented by a personal injury lawyer receive higher settlement amounts compared to those who handle their cases independently. Here are some of the practice areas we handle: