When You Need Help After A Motorcycle Accident In New York

Personal Injury News | September 16, 2019

As a motorcycle rider, the freedom you experience when riding a bike is unmatched by anything else. When you are astride your motorcycle there is a rush of endorphins but the practical purposes of riding a motorcycle can also add to your joy.

Why is it practical? It’s much easier to get around New York on a bike. However, driving a motorcycle can be dangerous.

For one thing, a motorcycle has no outside protection. There are no seatbelts or airbags like there are in four-wheeled cars. A motorcycle can also skid and lose control in adverse weather conditions.

Motorcycle injury crashes usually involve another vehicle and they typically occur because a motorcycle is more difficult to see than an automobile by other drivers.

Unfortunately, motorcycle riders can commit fatal mistakes when on their bikes. Additionally, mechanical errors like brake issues can cause motorcyclists to run off the road and into the hospital.

Even with protective gear like a helmet or a leather jacket, the rest of your body is still vulnerable to injury due to a crash.

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, regardless of whether you caused it or not, it’s vital to contact a motorcycle injury attorney right away. Here’s why:

Your Problems Are Not Just Medical

In addition to being badly hurt, you are also vulnerable to legal ramifications especially if someone else, another vehicle, or property is also caught up in the accident.

Unfortunately, our culture often sees bikers as risk-takers who don’t take care of their own safety and the safety of other people on the road.

This viewpoint is unfair and untrue, but this kind of thinking can result in you being charged for something that you were innocent of. This means you are deprived of recompense for your injuries.  Therefore, having an experienced injury attorney who knows the facts and the law will work on your behalf.

What Rights Do You Have?

If you show that the accident was the result of another party’s negligence, you have a right to get compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and any lost future income, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.

However, this is easier said than done.

You have to realize the other party will be determined to blame you for the incident. You need a determined attorney who will not be intimidated by the case. Your attorney can also help you put together evidence, including witness accounts, and medical records.

Get Help In New York

While people may see you as a risk-loving motorcycle rider, that doesn’t mean you should be held accountable for something you did not do. Do you need compensation or legal advice because of your accident? Get in touch with Gattuso & Ciotoli Law Offices today.

Contacting Gattuso & Ciotoli Law Offices will assist you in your accident claim right away. Each accident is unique and can vary from case-to-case. It is vital to gain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney who can assist you within your accident claim. Contact us to talk about the details of your accident and how we can help you to get the compensation you deserve.