New York State Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
As motorcycle accident statistics on New York crashes and injuries suggest, riding a motorcycle can cause devastating personal injury and even wrongful death. In 2007 alone, there were 158 motorcycle accident deaths in New York, 85 percent of which were helmeted and 36 percent of which were intoxicated at the time of the crash*. If you, too, have suffered injury or the loss of a loved one in a motorcycle crash caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering. Proner & Proner can help. Our motorcycle accident attorneys represent New York bikers who have been injured through no fault of their own, working diligently to obtain the compensation to which they are entitled. When you secure the services of our team, we will provide the exceptional legal representation you need and deserve.
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Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
Proner & Proner is a motorcycle accident law firm dedicated to helping clients understand their rights in the aftermath of an accident. The law includes a number of statutes pertaining to the filing of a motorcycle accident lawsuit, the size of a victim’s settlement, the types of injuries for which a victim may seek compensation, and additional matters. Our goal is twofold: to help clients understand how the law may impact their potential claim, and to provide the aggressive legal counsel necessary to protect a client’s rights.
Types of Injuries
Generally speaking, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be catastrophic (e.g., burn, spinal cord, back, and brain injury), although relatively minor injuries are also common (e.g., broken bones and road rash). A motorcycle accident can also cause wrongful death. Whatever the severity of the motorcycle accident injury, victims should still secure legal counsel, as they may be able to seek damages.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement includes compensation for the financial losses a victim suffers as a result of his or her injuries, including his or her medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, decreased earning potential, and household expenses during recovery. The size of the settlement depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries, the circumstances of the crash, state law, and the skill of the victim’s lawyer.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is a complex process centered on proving the fault of the negligent party. Proving fault, and handling all the procedural elements of filing a lawsuit (e.g., meeting the appropriate deadlines, filing the necessary paperwork), can be overwhelming without the assistance of a lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims. Only a practiced attorney has the know-how necessary to obtain a favorable case resolution on his client’s behalf.
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If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, contact Proner & Proner today to schedule a consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. We welcome clients throughout the state.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore accident trends in New York and throughout the nation since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 3,879,450 registered motorcycles and 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths in the U.S. – a 6 percent fatality rate.
- In 2004, there were 148 motorcycle accident deaths in New York, out of the 4,028 in the U.S. that year. There were also 1,495 motor vehicle accident deaths in New York that year, 494 (33 percent) of which involved driver impairment.
- In 2005, there were 162 motorcycle accident deaths in New York, out of the 4,553 in the U.S. that year. Eighty-three percent of the New York fatalities were helmeted, and 54 percent had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.01 or higher. There were also 1,434 motor vehicle accident deaths in New York in 2005, 434 (30 percent) of which involved driver impairment.
- In 2006, there were 192 motorcycle accident deaths in New York, out of 4,028 in the U.S. that year. There were also 1,456 motor vehicle accident deaths in New York, 494 (33 percent) of which involved driver impairment.
- New York is one of 20 states with a universal helmet law, 16 without a motorcycle advisory committee, and 21 that include motorcycles in their highway engineering plans.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you need complete information regarding your rights – and an experienced attorney on your side. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout New York. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to obtain the financial compensation to which you are entitled.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
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