New York City Motorcycle Accident Attorney
New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle accidents present challenges that we rarely see in other type of motor vehicle accidents. The injuries are often fatal or very severe, meaning that motorcycle accident victims cannot afford to get shortchanged when it comes to compensation. But, they often do. A large part of the problem is prejudice against bikers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident you need the help of Joel J. Turney, a New York City motorcycle accident attorney who will be on your side every step of the way.
How Motorcycle Accidents Differ From Car Accident Cases
Motorcycle attorneys have to have special expertise to be successful. Some of the challenges we routinely have to handle include:
- Motorcycle accident victims are often killed, knocked unconscious, or injured so seriously that they cannot remember what happened or are unable to speak on their own behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents are often single vehicle accidents or hit and run accidents with no witnesses.
- When there are witnesses they are often prejudiced against bikers which can taint their memory of the events or even cause them to lie outright. Those who are not prejudiced still may not have been able to see what really caused the accident, such as a motorcycle defect or malfunction.
- Police and other law enforcement are also likely to submit unfavorable accident reports colored by their prejudice against bikers.
- Motorcycle value can be very difficult to determine because motorcycles are so often customized. Your New York City motorcycle accident attorney must have an in-depth understanding of the value of aftermarket and custom parts.
- Roadway defects that have little or no effect on cars can cause fatal motorcycle accidents.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a construction accident, please call a New York City motorcycle accident attorney at The Law Offices of Joel J. Turney at 1-877-907-6750 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.