Motorcycle accidents often lead to serious injury or death. In 80% of the cases the fault lies with negligent automobile drivers. You are more likely to end up hospitalized in a motorcycle accident than if you were in a full size vehicle. You can take steps to improve your chances of accidents or injury by wearing a helmet and undergoing training. New York is ranked sixth in the United States in licensed motorcycle operators. They see more than four thousand motorcycle accidents and approximately one hundred and fifty deaths a year.

It is state law in New York that all motorcycle operators must wear an approved helmet and this is commonly believed to be responsible for a decrease in deaths. You also are required to have protective eye wear and to keep headlights on even during the daytime. If you are in a motorcycle accident you should immediately, if you are able, report it to the police, document the incident, do not admit any fault and see a doctor as soon as possible even if you think you are OK. Sometimes injuries may not be obvious right away. Contact a personal injury attorney to review your case right away. The sooner you hire an attorney the better your chance of a successful outcome in your case. Your attorney can help you notify insurance companies, locate witnesses and they can find a doctor that will wait for payment. Most personal injury attorneys will take your case on a contingency basis. They do not get paid unless you win your case and they will take their fee as a percentage of your award. There are many lawyers throughout New York that specialize in representing motorcyclists in injury or wrongful death cases. Using an attorney with prior experience in your type of case only makes sense as they are probably more familiar with the process and the laws. These attorneys can also investigate your case to ensure there is no defective motorcycle parts or road hazard that contributed to your accident. All aspects of your case needs to be investigated and there is no one who works harder than an attorney working on contingency.

You cannot expect insurance companies to play fair throughout this process as their allegiance is to the bottom line. You need someone in your corner fighting for you that know how insurance companies work and how to get you everything you deserve.

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